What happens during a kitchen refit, step by step?
The order of work in a kitchen refit, from measuring and strip-out to first fix, worktops, tiling and snagging, and where the rules apply.
Kitchen Fitting in Thurrock and east London
Emir Handyman fits kitchens and utility rooms in South Ockendon, Grays, Romford and across Thurrock and east London. The work covers units, worktops, sinks, taps, appliances, tiling and splashbacks, either fit-only with a kitchen you have bought or supply-and-fit. Send photos of the room on WhatsApp for a free estimate.
Emir’s own workThe photos on this page are from Emir's own kitchen jobs, including a grey handleless kitchen with herringbone flooring and a shaker-style utility room with a butler sink.
What the job covers
- Full kitchen installations
- Worktops in laminate, solid wood or quartz
- Appliances, sinks and taps
- Splashbacks, tiling and finishing
- Utility rooms and laundry spaces
Photos from Emir’s jobs
Real kitchen fitting work, from photos Emir posted on his Facebook page. Tap to enlarge.
Good to know before you start
Gas hobs and cookers
Connecting or moving a gas hob or cooker is gas work, and the law says anyone doing it as a business must be Gas Safe registered. Mention a gas hob in your message so it is planned in.
New circuits
A new circuit for an electric oven or induction hob is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations in England. Ask how the electrics will be certified when you get your estimate.
Measure before you buy
If you are buying the kitchen yourself, send Emir the plan and the room measurements before you order, so any problems with walls, pipes or sockets show up early.
How to get a price
- 1
Send photos on WhatsApp
Photograph the job from a few angles and send it to 07950 606 931 with your postcode.
- 2
Get a free estimate
Emir replies with a price from the photos, or arranges a visit to measure up for bigger jobs.
- 3
Book it in
Agree a date that works for you. There’s no obligation until you say yes.
Questions
Kitchen Fitting: good to know
Can Emir fit a kitchen I have bought myself?
Yes. Emir Handyman fits kitchens as a fit-only job when you have bought the units yourself, as well as supply-and-fit. Send the kitchen plan, the delivery date and photos of the room on WhatsApp, and Emir will give you a free estimate for fitting it.
Do I need building regulations for a new kitchen?
A like-for-like kitchen replacement does not usually need Building Regulations approval in England. New electrical circuits are notifiable under Part P, anyone paid to do gas work must be Gas Safe registered, and new extract ventilation must meet Part F. The building regulations guide on this site explains each rule.
What should I send for a kitchen fitting estimate?
For a kitchen estimate, send Emir Handyman photos of each wall of the room, rough measurements, the kitchen plan if you have one, and your postcode. Say whether it is supply-and-fit or fit-only, and whether any gas, plumbing or sockets need to move.
The rules mentioned here are explained, with official sources, in the guide What happens during a kitchen refit, step by step?
Guides
All guides Worth reading first
Do I need building regulations for a new kitchen or bathroom?
When a kitchen or bathroom refit in England needs building regulations approval: Part P electrics, drainage, ventilation, walls and planning.
What should I send on WhatsApp to get a handyman estimate?
The photos, measurements and details to send Emir Handyman on WhatsApp for a free estimate in Thurrock, south Essex and east London.
Get a price for kitchen fitting
Send Emir a WhatsApp with a few photos of the job and your postcode. The estimate for kitchen fitting is free, with no obligation.
WhatsApp Emiror call or text 07950 606 931
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