Kitchen strip-out and removal · Somerset
Kitchen strip-out and removal in Wells
Our kitchen strip-out and removal service covers Wells and nearby places such as Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
Thinking about kitchen strip-out and removal in Wells?
Landlords across Somerset sometimes need a damaged or dated rental kitchen removed between tenancies, so the replacement can be measured accurately from bare walls and fitted quickly.
People clearing a house in Somerset before a refurbishment, sale or letting often need the kitchen removed quickly, with services made safe so the property is left in a sound state. Kitchens in every part of Wells are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Somerset.
What is in a typical job?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed
- Water isolated and supplies capped so the rest of the house keeps running water
- Waste taken through licensed routes and old appliances sent for recycling
- Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order
- Survey of gas, electrical and water positions and the route out of the house
- Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Wells?
The figures below are guide prices for Wells, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Old kitchen removed and disposed ofUnits, worktops and appliances, including skip hire | £210–£520 |
| Removal with services made safeGas capped by a Gas Safe engineer, circuits made safe by an electrician | £310–£720 |
| Strip-out back to bare wallsOld tiles removed and walls prepared for plaster | £520–£1,200 |
Guide ranges include labour, protection, waste removal or skip hire and, where listed, making services safe; asbestos testing or removal and replastering are priced separately. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Kitchens in homes around Wells
Across Somerset you will often find Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.
Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower. Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well.
Do you need approval for kitchen strip-out and removal in Wells?
Removing a kitchen needs no planning permission in England, but a listed home may need listed building consent before historic fittings are taken out. Only a Gas Safe registered engineer may disconnect and cap a gas supply, and circuits should be made safe by an electrician to BS 7671. A skip on the road usually needs a council permit, which the skip firm normally arranges, and waste should go with a carrier registered with the Environment Agency.
Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.
Before you book kitchen strip-out and removal in Wells
- Measure the hallway and doors on the route out; long worktops and tall larder units sometimes need cutting down to leave the house without damaging walls.
- Set up a kettle and microwave in another room of your home in Somerset, as the kitchen will have no power once the circuits are made safe.
- Find your stopcock and gas meter before the day so the plumber and the Gas Safe engineer can isolate supplies in your Wells home quickly.
- If the house was built before 2000, consider an asbestos survey first; textured ceilings, old floor tiles and boiler cupboard boards can contain it.
Questions about kitchen strip-out and removal in Wells
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in Wells?
For removing and disposing of an old kitchen, budget around £210 to £520 including VAT in Wells. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Which parts of Wells do you work in?
All of them. Our Somerset coverage takes in the whole of Wells, including the BA5 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Shepton Mallet. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
Who disconnects the gas and electrics before a strip-out?
A Gas Safe registered engineer disconnects and caps the gas supply to the hob or cooker, which is a legal requirement everywhere in the UK. An electrician isolates the kitchen circuits and makes the cable ends safe to BS 7671, and the water is turned off and the supplies capped. Only then do the units and appliances come out.
Can you strip out a kitchen for another fitter or builder?
Yes. We can take out the old kitchen on its own and leave the room ready, with gas capped, circuits made safe and water isolated, so your builder or fitter starts with a clear space. Tell us at the survey what condition the walls and floor should be left in, because stripping back to bare walls is a bigger job than removing units.
Do I need a skip for a kitchen strip-out?
Not always. A small kitchen can often go in a van in one or two trips, while a larger strip-out with tiles and plaster usually needs a skip. A skip on your drive needs no permit, but one on the road usually needs a permit from the council or roads authority, which the skip firm normally arranges. We agree the method at the survey.
Nearby places we cover
We also carry out kitchen strip-out and removal in these towns near Wells:
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Shepton Mallet
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Glastonbury
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Frome
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Burnham-on-Sea
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Keynsham
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Nailsea
- Kitchen strip-out and removal across Somerset