Services
Electrics, plumbing and heating
The first-fix and second-fix trades behind a kitchen: electrics, plumbing, lighting and underfloor heating.
Kitchen electrics
Sockets, appliance circuits and isolation switches planned around your layout, tested and certified
Kitchen plumbing
Supplies, isolation valves and wastes for the sink, dishwasher and washing machine in a new layout
Kitchen lighting
Downlights, under-cabinet strips, pendants and plinth lights planned in layers and wired to BS 7671
Kitchen underfloor heating
Electric or wet underfloor heating laid across the open kitchen floor, with insulation and a thermostat
Guide prices for electrics, plumbing and heating
National guide ranges including VAT at 20%. Local pages adjust these for your region, and every price is confirmed after a free survey visit.
| Service | Typical job | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen electrics | Extra sockets or spurs on existing circuits | £250–£500 |
| Kitchen plumbing | Sink, dishwasher and washing machine connections | £200–£500 |
| Kitchen lighting | Recessed ceiling downlights (per light) | £40–£80 each |
| Kitchen underfloor heating | Electric underfloor heating, kitchen floor | £600–£1,500 |
Common questions
Do I need an electrician to add sockets in a kitchen?
Yes, any kitchen wiring is a job for a qualified electrician. In England, adding sockets to an existing circuit is not notifiable, but it must meet BS 7671 and should be recorded on a Minor Works Certificate. In Wales the same job is notifiable because it extends a circuit in a kitchen. Scotland and Northern Ireland have no notification step, but the same wiring standard applies.
Can a kitchen sink be moved to a different wall?
Yes, usually. The supplies are the easy part; the waste decides it, because it needs a steady fall all the way to the stack or drain. On a suspended timber floor the pipe can often run between the joists, while on solid concrete a channel may need to be cut and filled. Where a fall cannot be achieved, a pumped waste is sometimes considered.
How many downlights does a kitchen need?
There is no fixed number; it depends on the room size, ceiling height, beam angle and brightness of each light. Rather than spacing them in an even grid, it works better to set them out so light falls on the worktops and walkways and not on top of the wall units. We mark positions on the plan against the ceiling joists before any holes are cut.
Is electric or wet underfloor heating better for a kitchen?
It depends on the floor and the heating you already have. Electric mats are thin, quick to lay and suit a single kitchen floor during a refit. Wet systems use warm water from the boiler or heat pump, need more floor depth and a manifold, and make more sense when a larger area, such as a whole kitchen-diner floor, is being relaid at the same time.