How to Find a Good Kitchen Fitter
A good fitter makes all the difference to how your kitchen looks and lasts. If you're not fitting it yourself, here's how to find someone reliable, what to ask before you book, and what to expect to pay.
Where to Look
- Personal recommendations — the best source. Ask friends, family and neighbours who've had kitchens fitted recently.
- Trade bodies and review sites — Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustMark list vetted tradespeople with verified reviews.
- Local joiners and carpenters — many fit kitchens as part of their work and do an excellent job.
What to Ask Before You Book
- Can I see photos of recent kitchens you've fitted, or speak to a past customer?
- Does the price include assembling flat pack units, or is that extra?
- Are you covering the plumbing, electrics and gas, or do I need to arrange qualified trades? (Gas must be Gas Safe registered; new electrics need a Part P electrician.)
- Do you remove and dispose of the old kitchen?
- Do you have public liability insurance?
- How long will it take, and when could you start?
What It Typically Costs
As a UK guide, a kitchen fitter charges around £150–£250 per day, and a full installation usually takes 3–5 days — so roughly £500–£1,500 in labour depending on complexity. Flat pack adds a little assembly time versus rigid units. Plumbing, electrical and gas work is usually charged separately by the relevant trade. Our cost guide puts fitting alongside the other project costs.
Before Work Starts
- Get the quote in writing, itemised, and agree a payment schedule — avoid paying everything up front.
- Don't book the fitter for delivery day — check your order in full first and start fitting the day after at the earliest.
- Make sure every item has arrived and nothing is damaged before work begins, so there are no mid-job delays.
Prefer to do it yourself? Our step-by-step fitting guide walks through the whole installation. Questions about your order? Call 02920 007 948.