Kitchen Installation

Have you noticed how mainstream national kitchen companies and trade suppliers alike are keen enough to sell you a kitchen, flat pack or otherwise, but shy away from the most important part of the project, the installation!

Deciding to have a new kitchen fitted is very exciting, but at the same time, the prospect of the installation and removal of your existing kitchen can be a bit overwhelming. There’s so much to think about, and so many choices to make. 

Hopefully, by the time you’ve read this, many of your questions will have been answered, and you’ll be confident that our experienced installation team will have your best interest at heart.

Once your new kitchen has been ordered and if you’ve arranged for us to install it, we’ll contact you to book a suitable fitting date. The fitting date will usually be between 3 and 5 weeks from the order date, depending on the door range you have selected. We will then confirm who your fitter will be in advance and when your new kitchen will be delivered. 

Where possible, we will arrange for the kitchen to be delivered on the first day of installation. You will need to make sure you have enough space to store the units until we are ready to fit them. 

Don’t forget your appliances, and in some cases the worktops, will also be delivered with the furniture. The new kitchen will need to be stored away from any damp, either inside or in a dry garage.

Prior to the fit date, the installer will contact you to arrange a pre-manufacture technical survey, to double check the measurements, inspect your existing plumbing and electrical wiring, and answer any installation questions you may have. 

All our units will arrive rigid and fully assembled, so it’s good idea to plan ahead. In preparation for the delivery of your kitchen furniture, we’ll check the width of your entry doors to make sure any tall units and/or L shaped corner units will fit through the opening. If we think there might be a problem with access, we can request for some units to be delivered dry assembled to make it easier for you.

When the fitter arrives, usually his first job will be to remove your old kitchen, so it will be worth while making sure the cupboards are empty beforehand. Once the old kitchen is dismantled, work can start on fitting your new kitchen. It is advisable to have a suitable size skip available to dispose of the old units, any rubbish, rubble and product packaging.

Fitting a kitchen is complicated and it may be necessary to temporarily disconnect some services such as gas, water and electricity. All plumbing, electrical and gas connections will be carried out by accredited technicians. Ideally you’ll have an accessible adjacent room so that you can make a drink or something to eat. 

We aim to fit your new kitchen within a week, although this is dependent on the size and complexity of the project. You’ll usually have a working kitchen at the end of the first week though, which will allow you to perform basic cooking tasks and use your sink in the usual way.

Are having a solid surface worktop such as granite, quartz or acrylic? We will arrange for the solid worktop to be templated when the base units have been installed. Solid surfaces are usually delivered and installed one week after the template. Again you will be notified of the worktop installation date in advance of the installation. 

If you’re looking for a professionally designed, made-to-order, fitted kitchen, hand-built locally by skilled cabinet makers to the highest specification and installed by local experts, then iPlan Kitchens is the perfect choice for you.