Kitchen Fitters are usually multi skilled – beginning off like a Carpenter, after which learning Electrical and plumbing skills.

Most Kitchen Fitters have a tendency to operate in pairs (normally having a “lad” to assist using the heavy work) so you’ll pay two peoples wages for between 1 and 2 days.

In case your Kitchen Fitter doesn’t have “Part P” Electrical or “Gas Safe” registration he then will get in touch with a specialist to approve the job when completed, passing their costs onto you.

It’s also unlikely that he’ll execute any Plastering work – and can have the expertise of a Plasterer on hands in the event you need one.

Kitchen Fitters normally break lower their costings (average prices indicated) within the following way:

Elimination of existing kitchen / appliances (£100)

Elimination of wall / flooring (£30 per sq m)

Rubbish Removal (£180)

Work to Tile wall / floor (£40 per sq m)

Plaster walls (£400)

Plaster ceiling (£200)

Fit ceiling downlights (£36 each)

Part P electrical upgrade works (£600)

Extra electrical sockets (£40 each)

Fit Cabinets (£50 each)

Fit Laminate Worktops (£40 per length)

Mitre Laminate Worktops (£50 each)

Fit Sink (£120)

Fit Tap (£70)

Fit Single Fuel Appliance (electric only) (£75)

Fit Dual Fuel Appliance (electric water/gas) (£150)

Most kitchens will definitely cost between £1800 and £3000 to suit – based upon their complexity.

When musing of these prices it’s worth thinking about the expense towards the fitter, the following:

Price of his “Lad” (£500 each week)

Price of Van, Insurance, Specialist Tools etc

A great Kitchen Fitter expects to set up around 40 kitchens each year (producing about £80-£100k each year turnover), which he’ll expect to create a profit of £50k.