Supply and fit kitchens in Tooting

Is supply and fit kitchens right for your Tooting kitchen?

People across Greater London who have watched a fitter and a retailer blame each other for a problem often prefer a single contract the next time round.

If you are planning a new kitchen for your Tooting home and have not yet chosen a range, a survey first means the design starts from real measurements. Our Greater London coverage reaches every part of Tooting (SW17) and out towards Streatham.

What is included in the work?

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For supply and fit kitchens in Tooting it usually covers:

Free survey visit with full measurements and a check of the services
Delivery received by us and every item checked before fitting begins
Strip-out, electrics, plumbing and gas work booked with qualified trades
Splashbacks, tiling, flooring and a final check together before handover
Units, panels, plinths, worktops and fixings ordered to the agreed plan
Help choosing door styles, carcass construction, worktops, sinks and appliances

Supply and fit kitchens prices in Tooting

As a starting point for Tooting, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in London. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

Supply and fit kitchens prices in Tooting
Typical project	Guide price
Budget refit, supplied and fittedStandard units, laminate worktops, essential appliances	£10,400–£23,500
Mid-range kitchen, supplied and fittedRigid units, quartz or solid wood worktops, integrated appliances	£23,500–£45,500
Premium kitchen, supplied and fittedDesigner ranges, stone worktops, premium appliances	£45,500–£97,500

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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Tooting?

The housing mix across Greater London includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.

Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day. London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in.

Regulations for kitchen work in Tooting

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.

Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.

Tips before you start

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.
Bring photos of kitchens you like to the survey; they help turn a general idea into specific door styles, colours and worktop choices.
Decide whether you want a boiling water tap or an induction hob before the plan is drawn, as each can need power or plumbing planned in.
Settle the specification before the order is placed, because changing doors, worktops or layout afterwards can add cost and several weeks.

Questions about supply and fit kitchens in Tooting

How much do supply and fit kitchens cost in Tooting?

For a budget kitchen, supplied and fitted, budget around £10,400 to £23,500 including VAT in Tooting. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Tooting as well?

Yes. As well as Tooting itself, we cover the rest of Greater London and nearby towns such as Streatham and Mitcham. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

Who is responsible if a supplied part is wrong or damaged?

We are. Because we order the kitchen and take delivery, we check every item against the plan and deal with the supplier directly if anything is missing, damaged or wrong. You do not have to chase a retailer while a fitter waits on site. If a replacement affects the timetable, we tell you and re-plan the order of work around it.

Supply and fit kitchens in neighbouring towns

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