Kitchen worktop fitting in Exeter

Why do people in Exeter choose kitchen worktop fitting?

Solid wood that has blackened around the sink and tap is a common reason people in Exeter ask about replacing their worktops with something new.

Some homeowners across Devon have already ordered stone worktops from a supplier and need someone to fix and level the base units so templating can go ahead. Our Devon coverage reaches every part of Exeter (EX2) and out towards Exmouth.

What we cover for kitchen worktop fitting in Exeter

Here is what usually goes into kitchen worktop fitting, adjusted to your Exeter kitchen after we have measured it:

Matching upstands fitted and the joint to the wall sealed
Quartz, granite or sintered stone templated once the base units are fixed and level
Sink, tap and hob reconnected, with gas hobs connected by Gas Safe registered engineers
Old worktops removed and taken away, with the sink and hob disconnected safely
Undermount sink and hob cut-outs cut and finished by the stone fabricator
Solid wood oiled before and after fitting and fixed to allow seasonal movement

What does kitchen worktop fitting cost in Exeter?

Typical kitchen worktop fitting prices for homes in Exeter, including VAT and adjusted for the South West. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.

What does kitchen worktop fitting cost in Exeter?
Typical project	Guide price
Laminate worktops, supplied and fittedTypical kitchen, joints, cut-outs and upstands	£520–£1,200
Solid wood worktops, supplied and fittedOiled before and after fitting	£930–£1,900
Granite, templated and fittedTemplate visit, cutting, delivery and fitting	£1,500–£3,300
Quartz, templated and fittedTemplate visit, cutting, delivery and fitting	£1,900–£3,600
Old worktops removed and taken awayMore for stone	£80–£260

Guide ranges are for a typical kitchen and include the worktops, cut-outs, upstands and fitting; removing old tops is a separate line, and new sinks, taps and splashbacks are priced on top. Prices include VAT at 20%.

Kitchens in homes around Exeter

Across Devon you will often find cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.

Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house. Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier.

Do you need approval for kitchen worktop fitting in Exeter?

New worktops need no planning permission or Building Regulations approval in England. Disconnecting and reconnecting a gas hob must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and an electric hob or oven goes back on its existing circuit. Moving or adding sockets above the worktop on an existing kitchen circuit is not notifiable, but it must meet BS 7671. In a listed building, check before removing any original fitted joinery.

Homes within Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.

Getting the most from your kitchen worktop fitting

Before templating day at your Exeter home, make sure the sink, tap and hob are on site so the stone can be cut to them.
Clear the worktops and the cupboards beneath them before fitting day, as the old tops and the sink need space to come out.
Plan the joint positions before ordering laminate, keeping them away from the sink and dishwasher, where water is most likely to sit.
Quartz and granite are heavy; the units must be sound, level and well fixed, and any swollen or weak carcasses replaced first.

Questions about kitchen worktop fitting in Exeter

How much does kitchen worktop fitting cost in Exeter?

For laminate worktops, supplied and fitted, budget around £520 to £1,200 including VAT in Exeter. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Exeter as well?

Yes. As well as Exeter itself, we cover the rest of Devon and nearby towns such as Exmouth and Tiverton. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

Can I put hot pans on a quartz worktop?

It is safer not to. Quartz contains resin that can discolour or crack under sudden heat, so pans straight from the hob or oven should go on a trivet or pan stand. Granite copes better with heat but can still be marked or cracked by intense heat in one spot, and laminate and wood scorch easily. A trivet kept next to the hob protects any worktop.

How do I look after a solid wood worktop?

Oil it regularly and keep it away from standing water. Wood is oiled on every face before fitting and given further coats once in place, then re-oiled more often in the first months. Wipe up round the sink and tap, and do not leave wet cloths or a dripping kettle on it. It is fixed with slotted brackets so it can expand and shrink with the seasons without cracking.

How long does it take to fit new worktops?

Usually a day for laminate or solid wood in a typical kitchen, cut and jointed on site. Stone takes two visits: the fabricator templates once the base units are fixed and level, then cuts the worktops, the sink and hob openings and any drainer grooves, and fits them about one to two weeks later. In the meantime the sink is usually out of use, so plan meals around that gap.

Nearby places we cover

Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen worktop fitting: