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Fit kitchen units & cabinets.
Base, wall and tall units levelled, scribed and fitted to the millimetre. Doors hung, drawers aligned.
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Read the brief on cabinets, worktops and showroom-vs-direct — then let Three local installers quote.
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MFC grades, dovetail vs stapled drawers, template tolerances, extraction CFM, Part P sign-off. Know what 'good' means inside the cabinets.
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Top tips
Hiring a kitchen installer, without the regret.
Four moves that separate a smooth job from a nightmare.
Check the cabinet brand, not just the door.
The cabinet carcass is what lasts (or doesn't). 18mm MFC is standard; 15mm is bottom-end. Doors can be replaced; rotten carcasses can't.
Insist on a template visit for stone.
Quartz, granite and porcelain worktops are measured to ±2mm. Anyone using cabinet drawings instead of an on-site template is asking for a £3k mistake.
Plan for first-fix before plaster.
Hob extractor ducting, dishwasher waste, instant-hot-tap wiring — all easier before plastering. Get the kitchen plan signed off before any plaster goes near a wall.
Don't pay the showroom for the fit.
Showrooms often subcontract installation to local fitters at a markup. You can go direct to a BIKBBI fitter and save 15–25% on labour.
Costs & timeline
Know what it costs. Know when it ends.
Indicative UK ranges and a typical week-by-week schedule.
Cost range
By job type
Inc. VAT · 2026
Source: NMT quotes
Source: NMT quotes
Budget kitchen (units + worktop)Howdens / Wickes range
£4.5k–£8k
Mid-range kitchenMagnet / Wren mid-tier
£8k–£18k
Premium kitchenBespoke / German
£18k–£50k
Installation labour onlyMid-size kitchen
£2k–£5k
Quartz worktop (per linear m)Inc. template + fit
£350–£700
Appliance install (full set)Hob, oven, dishwasher
£400–£1k
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Quote spread is typically ± 18% — always get 3 quotes.
Timeline
Mid-range kitchen install · week by week
Typical
5 phases · 3 wk
5 phases · 3 wk
W1
W2
W3
Strip out + first fix
Plaster + paint base
Carcass + door fit
Worktop template + fit
Appliances + 2nd fix
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Schedule slips on dependencies — pad each phase by 10–20% for real-world delays.
At a glance
Infographic · VideoThe Kitchen Installer briefing.
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Kitchen Installer quick-view
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Kitchen Installer explained
Kitchen unit fit is its own trade — a kitchen installer handles the carcasses and joinery, but plumber and electrician (and sometimes gas-safe engineer) all need to coordinate around them.
What's involved
- Floor levelled and scribed if needed
- Base units set on legs and levelled, fixed together and to wall
- Wall units mounted on rails or French cleats
- End panels scribed to walls; cornice/pelmet/plinth fitted
- Doors hung, hinges adjusted, drawers aligned
Typical UK costs (2026)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard kitchen fit (10–15 units, fit only) | £1,500–£2,800 |
| Full kitchen including worktops and plumbing | £3,500–£7,000 |
| Per unit fit-only | £100–£180 |
| Day rate (kitchen installer) | £220–£320 |
What to check
Insist on a written schedule that lists every unit, side panel and accessory before delivery — missing parts at fit-out is the #1 reason kitchen installs run late. Get the floor laid flat before delivery.
This guide was written with AI assistance and is intended for general information only. Prices are estimates based on UK averages and may vary by region. Always get at least three quotes and consult a qualified professional before starting any work.
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