This checklist covers the main factors that affect scope and price.
Typical guide prices (ballpark):
Prices below are adjusted for the South West area, based on regional labour-cost data (ONS).
Costs can change with property size, access, condition and whether making good is needed.
Use this checklist when comparing and hiring for your job.
KITCHEN ADVICE
Helpful information to plan your job, understand costs and choose the right Kitchen Fitter.
GOOD TO KNOW
A new sink, dishwasher or washing machine needs its own isolation valve and a proper waste connection — moving the sink position, in particular, often means new pipework rather than just reconnecting to the old point. Check whether your fitter handles this directly or brings in a plumber.
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Ask what's covered by a workmanship guarantee specifically — unit installation and worktop fitting should be explicitly included. Appliance manufacturer warranties are separate and worth registering promptly; some require registration within a set period after installation to be valid.
RULES & STANDARDS
Do I need building control sign-off for a kitchen refit? Usually not for a like-for-like layout, but new electrical circuits need a registered electrician's certification, handled as part of that work. Can I fit my own units? Yes, unit fitting itself isn't regulated — it's the electrics and plumbing behind it that are.
GETTING A QUOTE
Walls and floors are rarely perfectly square, especially in older properties, and a survey catches this before units are ordered to a size that won't actually fit cleanly. Skipping a proper survey in favour of a quick estimate is a common cause of on-site problems during fitting.
RULES & STANDARDS
A kitchen refit usually means new dedicated circuits for higher-draw appliances (oven, hob, dishwasher) rather than sharing a ring main, plus RCD protection near the sink — this is notifiable work under Part P. If your kitchen fitter isn't a registered electrician themselves, ask who handles this part and whether they're NICEIC or NAPIT registered.
GOOD TO KNOW
An under-sink food waste disposal unit needs its own electrical connection and specific plumbing configuration — not every kitchen sink setup can accommodate one without modification, so it's worth deciding early in the planning rather than as an afterthought once plumbing is first-fixed.
REGULATIONS & SAFETY
Installing or moving a gas hob is gas work, same as a boiler, and legally needs a Gas Safe registered engineer, not just a kitchen fitter or general plumber. If you're switching from electric to gas (or vice versa) as part of a refit, this needs coordinating separately from the general fitting work.
USEFUL TO KNOW
Kitchen fitters handle everything from a single worktop or cupboard door replacement to a full gut-and-refit: removing old units, fitting new cabinetry, worktops, and coordinating the plumbing and electrical work a kitchen needs (sink, dishwasher, oven, extractor). Many fitters manage the whole job and bring in a plumber or electrician for specific parts.
LOCAL AREA
Tidworth is a garrison town and civil parish in south‑east Wiltshire on the eastern edge of Salisbury Plain, administered by Wiltshire local authority. The parish population at the 2011 census was about 10,600, making it a substantial town-scale settlement rather than a hamlet. Tidworth lies either side of the A338 and is roughly 8 miles west of Andover and 13 miles north‑east of Salisbury; the town is dominated by military establishments including Tidworth Camp and Swinton Barracks. For tradespeople serving Tidworth, the sizeable population and military presence mean a steady demand for maintenance, refurbishment and domestic services; contractors should expect good road access for vans and plant via primary routes but also occasional security or access procedures on military land. Building-control and planning matters are handled by Wiltshire Council, and local housing stock and communal facilities indicate a need for skills from general building, electrical and plumbing to specialised structural and energy‑efficiency work.
Kitchen projects in Tidworth commonly involve coordinating plumbing, electrics and occasional structural work across a mix of older and newer homes; older properties often need rewiring or replumbing during a full refit. Because the town has good road access, deliveries of units and appliances are normally straightforward, but installers should still plan site protection and scheduling around busy household routines. Structural alterations such as removing load‑bearing walls require building‑control sign‑off and liaison with structural engineers — a reputable kitchen fitter will include this coordination in the proposal.
Integrated appliances need correct plumbing and electrical provisions, and electricians or Gas Safe engineers should be arranged for hobs, ovens and gas connections with the correct certifications. When choosing a fitter, ask for references showing coordinated work across trades, confirm who will manage building‑control submissions if structural changes are needed, and request a detailed install programme. Expect a single point of contact to coordinate cabinets, appliance installation and the necessary certified plumbing and electrical sign‑offs.
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