Supply and fit kitchens in Brighton

Why do people in Brighton choose supply and fit kitchens?

If you have moved into a house in Brighton with a dated kitchen, supply and fit lets you settle the design, the budget and the timetable in one place.

When a Brighton kitchen is changing layout, with the sink, hob or appliances moving, supply and fit keeps the design and the trades in one plan. We work throughout Brighton (BN2) and across the wider East Sussex area.

What does the job involve?

Here is what usually goes into supply and fit kitchens, adjusted to your Brighton kitchen after we have measured it:

Delivery received by us and every item checked before fitting begins
Splashbacks, tiling, flooring and a final check together before handover
Free survey visit with full measurements and a check of the services
Help choosing door styles, carcass construction, worktops, sinks and appliances
Strip-out, electrics, plumbing and gas work booked with qualified trades
Units, worktops, sink and appliances fitted, with stone templated after the base units

What should you budget for supply and fit kitchens in Brighton?

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. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.

What should you budget for supply and fit kitchens in Brighton?
Typical project	Guide price
Budget refit, supplied and fittedStandard units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£9,200–£20,500
Mid-range kitchen, supplied and fittedRigid units, quartz or solid wood worktops, integrated appliances	£20,500–£40,000
Premium kitchen, supplied and fittedDesigner ranges, stone worktops, premium appliances	£40,000–£86,000

Supply-and-fit ranges include design, units, worktops, the appliances described, fitting and the electrics, plumbing and finishes a typical refit needs; knock-throughs, new gas runs and major replastering are quoted separately. Prices include VAT at 20%.

Local homes and their kitchens

The housing mix across East Sussex includes Regency townhouses and flats, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Regency and Victorian houses split into flats often have small kitchens in former reception rooms, while 1930s semis usually have a compact kitchen at the back.

East Sussex has hard water, so limescale builds up on taps, kettles and boiling water taps, and a filter or softener is worth considering. Seafront flats without lifts, permit parking and steep streets in the coastal towns can make delivery and waste removal slower, so access needs planning.

What rules apply to supply and fit kitchens in Brighton?

A supplied and fitted kitchen needs no planning permission in England, except where listed building consent applies or a new vent is cut through the outside wall of a flat. New circuits and consumer units are notifiable under Part P and certified through a competent person scheme or building control. Cooker hoods are planned to meet Approved Document F, and gas hobs are connected by Gas Safe registered engineers.

Listed Regency buildings, conservation areas and homes inside the South Downs National Park may need consent for a new external vent, and flat owners usually need freeholder consent.

Planning ahead

Ask to see samples of the door, carcass and worktop materials before ordering, so you know exactly what will be delivered to Brighton.
If your Brighton home is older, ask whether walls and floors need preparing before fitting, as that work is easier to price at the design stage.
Leave room in the budget for smaller extras such as under-cabinet lighting, a plinth heater or extra sockets that come up once the layout is settled.
Carcass construction matters as much as the doors: ask about board thickness, back panels and whether units arrive rigid or flat-pack.

Questions about supply and fit kitchens in Brighton

How much do supply and fit kitchens cost in Brighton?

For a budget kitchen, supplied and fitted, budget around £9,200 to £20,500 including VAT in Brighton. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Which parts of Brighton do you work in?

All of them. Our East Sussex coverage takes in the whole of Brighton, including the BN2 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Hove. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

Can I choose my own appliances with a supply and fit kitchen?

Yes. You can choose appliances through us as part of the specification or buy them yourself. If you buy them, send us the model details before the design is finalised, so housings, ventilation gaps, door-fixing kits and power points are planned around them. Any manufacturer cover on appliances you buy stays with you and the retailer you bought them from.

How long does a supplied kitchen take to arrive?

Roughly four to six weeks for budget ranges, six to ten weeks for mid-range and twelve to twenty weeks for premium ranges, counted from the order. Bespoke and made-to-measure kitchens typically take longer. Stone worktops are templated once the base units are fixed and fitted about one to two weeks later. We confirm the expected lead time for your chosen range before you commit to an order.

What are the payment terms for a supply and fit kitchen?

Payment terms are set out in your written quote before anything is ordered, so you know exactly what is due and at which stage. They depend on the range and the scope of work, and nothing is ordered until you have read and agreed them. If any part of the schedule is unclear, ask about it before you sign rather than after the order has been placed.

Supply and fit kitchens near Brighton

We also carry out supply and fit kitchens in these towns near Brighton: