Kitchen strip-out and removal · England
Kitchen strip-out and removal in West Sussex
Our kitchen strip-out and removal work covers the whole of West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis.
When does kitchen strip-out and removal make sense in West Sussex?
Landlords across West Sussex sometimes need a damaged or dated rental kitchen removed between tenancies, so the replacement can be measured accurately from bare walls and fitted quickly.
Some West Sussex households are fitting a new kitchen themselves and want the heavy, messy part done by others, with gas capped and circuits made safe before they begin.
What does kitchen strip-out and removal in West Sussex include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in West Sussex covers:
- Survey of gas, electrical and water positions and the route out of the house
- Floors, doorways, stairs and the route to the skip or van protected
- Gas supply disconnected and capped by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- Kitchen circuits isolated and made safe by an electrician
- Water isolated and supplies capped so the rest of the house keeps running water
- Wall units, base units, worktops, sink and appliances removed in order
- Old tiles stripped and walls prepared for plaster, where that is agreed
- Waste taken through licensed routes and old appliances sent for recycling
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in West Sussex?
Typical kitchen strip-out and removal prices for homes in West Sussex, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Old kitchen removed and disposed ofUnits, worktops and appliances, including skip hire | £230–£580 |
| Removal with services made safeGas capped by a Gas Safe engineer, circuits made safe by an electrician | £340–£800 |
| Strip-out back to bare wallsOld tiles removed and walls prepared for plaster | £580–£1,400 |
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 across West Sussex
The housing mix across West Sussex includes 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.
West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey.
Seaside bungalow owners often open the kitchen into the dining room and refit it for easier everyday use. New-town houses tend to have small kitchens where taller wall units, integrated appliances and a better layout help make the most of the space.
Rules for kitchen strip-out and removal in West Sussex
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.
Homes in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.
Before you start
- Decide what is being kept, such as a working oven or units for a garage, and label it clearly before the strip-out day.
- Check where a skip can go; one on the road usually needs a council permit, which the skip firm normally arranges.
- Old steel sinks sometimes have bitumen sound-deadening pads underneath, which may contain asbestos and should be tested before the sink is broken up.
- Line up the new kitchen soon after the strip-out, as the room stays without a cooker or sink until the services are reconnected.
- Set up a kettle and microwave in another room of your home in West Sussex, as the kitchen will have no power once the circuits are made safe.
- If a skip will need to sit on the road outside your West Sussex home, speak to the skip firm early, as a permit usually has to be arranged first.
Questions about kitchen strip-out and removal in West Sussex
How much does kitchen strip-out and removal cost in West Sussex?
Kitchen strip-out and removal in West Sussex typically costs £230 to £580 including VAT for removing and disposing of an old kitchen, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
Yes. We carry out kitchen strip-out and removal across West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
Where does the old kitchen go after it is removed?
Into licensed waste routes. Units, worktops and packaging go by skip or van with a registered waste carrier to permitted sites, and old appliances go for recycling, which matters most for fridges and freezers because their gases need specialist treatment. Anything you want to keep or sell, such as a working oven, is set aside before the strip-out starts.
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.
Kitchen strip-out and removal in towns across West Sussex
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Crawley
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Worthing
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Bognor Regis
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Littlehampton
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Horsham
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Haywards Heath
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Chichester
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Burgess Hill
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in East Grinstead
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Lancing
- Kitchen strip-out and removal in Midhurst