Kitchen Fitters Edinburgh

A kitchen fitter is a skilled professional responsible for installing and assembling all components of a kitchen, ensuring it is functional, safe, and visually pleasing.

Hiring a professional kitchen fitter helps ensure the kitchen is properly installed, meets all safety standards, and optimises the available space. Their expertise also often reduces the overall project timeline and ensures high-quality results.

Yes, most kitchen fitters offer a service to remove old kitchens before installing the new one. This process typically involves dismantling and safely disposing of existing cabinetry, worktops, appliances, and other kitchen fixtures.

Hiring a fitter who handles both removal and installation can streamline the kitchen renovation process, minimising disruptions and ensuring each step is done efficiently and safely.

Yes, kitchen fitters typically cut worktops as part of the installation process. Cutting the worktop to fit the kitchen layout precisely is often essential, especially when making cutouts for sinks, cooktops, and corners. This process requires skill and specialised tools to ensure a clean, accurate finish that aligns with the kitchen design.

Yes, kitchen fitters typically install sinks as part of the kitchen fitting process. Sink installation is an integral part of the overall kitchen setup, and a skilled fitter will handle both the fitting and necessary connections to make the sink fully functional.

A full kitchen fitting involves several stages, covering everything from dismantling the old kitchen to completing the finishing touches on the new setup.

It’s generally recommended to paint after the kitchen fitting. This allows you to avoid accidental damage to freshly painted walls during the installation of cabinets, worktops, and appliances.

Kitchen fitters can often handle basic electrical work, but whether they do depends on their qualifications. Most kitchen fitters are skilled in tasks like cabinet installation, worktop cutting, and plumbing, but electrical work must meet legal safety standards, especially in a kitchen setting, where proper wiring and circuit safety are critical.

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation with Kitchens By Sherbrook, your kitchen fitter will confirm if we include electrical work and whether a certified electrician will handle it to ensure compliance with local regulations.

Yes, many kitchen fitters are qualified to perform basic plumbing work as part of a kitchen installation.

However, for more complex plumbing work such as moving water lines, waste pipes, or installing gas appliances, a licensed plumber or gas engineer may be required to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. Some kitchen fitters work with certified plumbers for these tasks or subcontract out the more advanced plumbing work.

If you’re planning a new kitchen installation and anticipate plumbing changes, it’s best to confirm with your fitter what plumbing tasks they can handle and whether a specialist will be needed.

Yes, it’s generally recommended to complete any plastering work before fitting a kitchen.

After plastering, it’s essential to let the plaster dry thoroughly, as residual moisture can affect cabinetry and finishes. This step will help achieve a polished, durable finish in your kitchen.

The time it takes to fit a kitchen typically ranges from 5 to 15 days. The exact duration depends on factors like kitchen size, layout complexity, and the extent of custom features. Here’s a general breakdown:

Standard Kitchen Installation (5–7 days): For a straightforward kitchen installation with standard cabinetry, worktops, and appliance connections, it may take around a week. This includes removing the old kitchen, preparing the space, fitting cabinets, installing worktops, and reconnecting plumbing and electrics.

Complex or Customised Kitchen (10–15 days): If your kitchen includes custom cabinetry, integrated appliances, special features (like an island or bespoke lighting), or structural work (such as moving walls), the installation may extend up to two weeks or more. Additionally, plastering, painting, and tiling add to the timeline if done after the primary fitting.

Other Factors That Affect Timing:

Electrical & Plumbing Work: If extensive rewiring or plumbing adjustments are needed, this could add a few days.

Worktop Installation: Some worktops, especially stone or custom materials, may require templating and a separate installation day, often adding 3 to 5 extra days to the process.

Flooring & Finishing Touches: New flooring or splashbacks, if part of the project, may add a day or two depending on the materials and complexity.

While this provides a general idea, discussing specific timelines with your kitchen fitter ensures you’re prepared for any unique requirements of your installation.

In general, it’s recommended to fit the kitchen first and lay the flooring afterward.

However, there are some exceptions:

If you’re installing a floating floor (like laminate or certain types of vinyl), it may need to be laid before the kitchen is fitted to prevent damaging the floor when moving in heavy appliances.

If you want a seamless look (such as tiling under base units), laying flooring first could make sense, though this is typically less common.

Ultimately, the decision should be made based on the specific materials and layout of your kitchen, as well as the professional advice of your kitchen fitter.