Kitchen Fitters
Kitchen Fitters
What you need to know about choosing the right kitchen fitters for your needs, and how to save money on the cost of your kitchen installation.
Installing a new kitchen will not only add value to your home, but it will also improve the space for everyday living. In recent years, there have been a number of fantastic improvements to kitchen designs and features. Cupboards are better utilised for storage, cookers heat faster with convection and extraction fans fold away nicely when not needed.
If you are considering a new kitchen, there has never been a better time. With free planning and designing services, creating a new kitchen around your space, budget and requirements couldn’t be easier.
In this guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know about kitchen fitters, including costs, warranties, rules and regulations, and even money saving tips.
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Kitchen Installation Prices
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Money Saving Tips
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Other Kitchen Fitter Experts
A quick look on any search engine will give you the illusion that many of the large and well known kitchen suppliers also provide their own installation services. However, it is important to understand that the kitchen installers provided by B&Q, Wickes, Ikea, etc. are private contractors that work with the big brands to carry out the install on their behalf. Generally, the big brands take either a fixed fee or a percentage, meaning the cost is higher than if you contacted the same contractor directly. Let’s take a look in more detail.
Wickes use local kitchen fitters to carry out installations throughout the UK. The cost of a Wickes kitchen is likely to vary depending on availability of installers in your region, as well as the type of kitchen you require. As part of Wickes service, they will take away your old kitchen and state that they divert 97% of the waste away from landfill.
Ikea use a number of partners for the building and installation of their flat packed kitchens. They offer customers a 5 year workmanship guarantee for all installs undertaken by partner contractors. There are separate costs for the removal and disposal of your old kitchen, so it may be cheaper to hire a skip.
B&Q’s kitchen installation service is called Homefit, and also incorporates bedroom and bathroom installations. Like the other big brands, B&Q use accredited installers, which are independent contractors who carry out the work on behalf of B&Q. Prices vary depending on your requirements, but they do provide an impressive 5-year workmanship guarantee on all installs.
Homebase recommend two options for installing their Kit + Kaboodle fitted kitchens – DIY or a Homebase accredited installer. If you choose the install the kitchen yourself, it is important that you use a qualified Gas Safe professional for any gas work, and a plumber is advisable for drainage and water connections if you are new to DIY. There isn’t a fixed fee for Homebase kitchen installers, so prices are likely to differ between regions and are subject to availability.
Wren Kitchens operate differently to the other well-known brands listed above. They are a specialist kitchen supplier and installer, so don’t use the same outsourcing practices as the others. This helps ensure a more consistent level of quality across the UK, and also improves accountability if something is not quite right. However, you may find that prices are comparatively higher than what a smaller independent contractor may charge.
John Lewis use contractors to carry out the installation of the kitchens they design and manufacture. Like with most kitchen suppliers that use third-party kitchen fitters, you are likely to receive a cheaper deal if you contact the contractor directly.
Whilst we don’t necessarily disagree with using one of the installers contracted by a big brand, we advise that you do a little quick search to compare kitchen fitting prices. You may be surprised at how much cheaper your installation is when you contact the contractor directly.
Kitchen Installation Warranty
If you are having a new kitchen fitted, the workmanship of the installers should come with a warranty. The length often varies between 12 months to 5 years.
We have put together a useful table that compares the different warranties offered by some of the UK’s leading kitchen suppliers. Most smaller and local installers will also have a workmanship guarantee, many of which are in fact longer those offered by the large suppliers.
| Kitchen Supplier | Fitting Warranty |
| B&Q Homefit | 5 Years |
| Ikea Kitchens | 5 Years |
| Wren Kitchens | 3 Years |
| Wickes Kitchens | 2 Years |
| Magnet Kitchens | 2 Years |
| Homebase | 12 Months |
Free Kitchen Fitting
It sounds too good to be true, but can you really find free kitchen fitting? Sadly, these free installation promotions have hidden costs or charges, and it likely that you will be paying for the installation in some other way. Typically, the cost of the materials will be higher than at comparable retailers. Whilst a free kitchen install may seem like a good option, we recommend comparing kitchen installation prices to check whether it is actually a good deal.
Kitchen Installer Rules & Regulations
Most new kitchen installations will involve plumbing, gas and electrical work, so it is important that you choose a qualified and certified professional.
All gas work must be carried out by registered business. You can check whether a business or individual is registered and permitted to carry out gas works on the Gas Safe Register. Also, keep an eye for the yellow ‘Gas Safe’ logo.
For more basic kitchen refits, you may not require any electrical work. However, if you are considering more extensive work, such as fitted fridges or electrical equipment, or even changes to the power plugs, a qualified electrician should be used to ensure the work is compliant.
Insurance
Reputable and trustworthy kitchen fitters will have public liability insurance in place. This will protect you and your property in the unlikely event of something going wrong during the installation. All installers should be able to provide a public liability insurance certificate, if requested by a client.
Do I need planning permission?
Generally, the installation of new kitchen cupboards, fittings and worktops will not require any approval. However, any electrical, gas or drainage works that take place may require approval under building regulations. If you fail to comply with the rules regarding regulations, you may face penalties or problems. As such, we strongly recommend you check out the Government’s Building Regulations Approval guide.
DIY Kitchen Installations
Year after year, there continues to be a growth in the number of DIY kitchen installations throughout the UK. There are a number of suppliers, who make it easier than ever to quickly and easily install a great looking kitchen. Even complete novices are able to assemble the flat-packed with relative ease.
The first task is to decide where you want to purchase your kitchen supplies from. Some of the most popular choices include Ikea, Wickes, B&Q and John Lewis. Don’t forget to look at specialist specialist kitchen manufacturers, such as Magnet and Wren.
Ensure you measure up correctly, as it can be costly mistake if the worktops, cabinets and fittings don’t fit. Double check your measurements before placing any orders.
For a DIY install, you will most likely need to remove and dispose of your old kitchen yourself. A great waste disposal option is hiring a skip, as you will be able to throw away the waste as it is created, and for a normal sized kitchen, the cost should be around £100.
Make sure that all the parts are delivered correctly and undamaged. Follow the instructions to install your new kitchen. Remember that the supplier is only a phone call away if you run into any problems.
Safety First
If you are going to undertake a kitchen install, it is important to remember that a qualified professional must undertake any gas work. It is also advisable to use a plumber or electrician for drainage or electrical work.
