Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• survey and measure existing kitchen and confirm layout and services

• isolate and disconnect water, gas and electricity before removal

• remove existing units, worktops, splashbacks and appliances and label reusable items

• make good walls and floors ready for new units, including minor carpentry adjustments

• install new cabinets, align doors and fit worktops and splashbacks

• plumb and electrically connect sink, hob and oven and test appliances (gas work by Gas Safe engineer)

• remove waste, vacuum dust and leave site safe; report suspected asbestos or contamination to the client

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Removal and installation typically take 2–5 days on site for a standard medium kitchen; larger refits or structural changes can be 1–2 weeks. Single‑trade visits (plumber, electrician, worktop fitter) are usually a few hours each. Factors that extend time include replastering, late materials, access constraints and discovery of asbestos or hidden damage

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you hold Gas Safe and competent person electrical qualifications and can you provide certificates?

• who will manage the project and coordinate trades on site?

• can you provide a written quote with a clear breakdown of labour, materials and extras?

• what warranty or guarantee do you provide on work and on supplied appliances?

• how do you handle unexpected discoveries (rot, asbestos, structural issues) and extra costs?

• do you arrange waste removal and will you need parking or loading access for deliveries?

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear access routes and protect floors before work starts

• arrange parking or loading permits for delivery vans and skips

• confirm measurements and selected finishes before work is ordered

• keep pets and children away from the work area and inform trades of onsite hazards

• check for asbestos or concealed services and commission surveys if property is pre‑1990

• agree variation process and get written approvals for any extra work