Kitchen worktop fitting · Hampshire
Kitchen worktop fitting in Havant
Our kitchen worktop fitting service covers Havant and nearby places such as Emsworth and Waterlooville, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
Why do people in Havant choose kitchen worktop fitting?
Many people in Hampshire choose quartz or granite when they upgrade, and need the base units fixed and level before the fabricator can come to template.
If you have bought a kitchen online for your Havant home, you may need a fitter to cut and joint the laminate or wood worktops properly on site. Havant sits about 19 miles east of Southampton, and our Hampshire coverage takes in everything in between.
What does the job involve?
Here is what usually goes into kitchen worktop fitting, adjusted to your Havant kitchen after we have measured it:
- Quartz, granite or sintered stone templated once the base units are fixed and level
- Solid wood oiled before and after fitting and fixed to allow seasonal movement
- Laminate jointed with a mason's mitre or joint strips, and every cut edge sealed
- Old worktops removed and taken away, with the sink and hob disconnected safely
- Free survey visit to measure the runs and check the base units are level
- Matching upstands fitted and the joint to the wall sealed
How much does kitchen worktop fitting cost in Havant?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Laminate worktops, supplied and fittedTypical kitchen, joints, cut-outs and upstands | £580–£1,400 |
| Solid wood worktops, supplied and fittedOiled before and after fitting | £1,000–£2,100 |
| Granite, templated and fittedTemplate visit, cutting, delivery and fitting | £1,700–£3,700 |
| Quartz, templated and fittedTemplate visit, cutting, delivery and fitting | £2,100–£4,000 |
| Old worktops removed and taken awayMore for stone | £90–£290 |
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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Havant?
Typical homes in this part of Hampshire include Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.
Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle. Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.
What rules apply to kitchen worktop fitting in Havant?
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 the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.
Planning ahead
- Before templating day at your Havant home, make sure the sink, tap and hob are on site so the stone can be cut to them.
- Plan the joint positions before ordering laminate, keeping them away from the sink and dishwasher, where water is most likely to sit.
- If your Havant kitchen has a gas hob, a Gas Safe registered engineer needs to disconnect it before the old worktops come off.
- Use trivets for hot pans on every type of worktop; sudden heat can scorch laminate and wood and mark or crack some stone.
Questions about kitchen worktop fitting in Havant
How much does kitchen worktop fitting cost in Havant?
Guide prices in Havant are about £580 to £1,400 including VAT for laminate worktops, supplied and fitted. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Which parts of Havant do you work in?
All of them. Our Hampshire coverage takes in the whole of Havant, including the PO9 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Emsworth. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
Will you fit stone worktops I have ordered myself?
Yes, alongside your stone supplier. Stone must be templated and fabricated by the supplier once the base units are fixed and level, so our part is getting the units ready, checking they are sound and reconnecting the sink, tap and hob after the stone is in. Laminate and wood worktops you have bought can be cut, jointed and fitted on site in the usual way.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen worktop fitting:
- Kitchen worktop fitting in Emsworth
- Kitchen worktop fitting in Waterlooville
- Kitchen worktop fitting in Portsmouth
- Kitchen worktop fitting in Southsea
- Kitchen worktop fitting in Gosport
- Kitchen worktop fitting in Fareham
- Kitchen worktop fitting across Hampshire