Kitchen guides
Know what to expect
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most, from the people who fit the kitchens.
Cubbington, Leamington Spa
Our flagship guide · Start hereYour kitchen installation: a complete step-by-step guideEverything that happens from your first conversation to the day we hand over your new kitchen, in 11 clear steps. If you only read one guide, make it this one.Planning and your site visitThe order the trades come inFitting, worktops and handoverRead the flagship guide
Before you start
- What does a new kitchen installation cost?The factors that affect the price and what a quote should include.→
- Choosing the right kitchen layoutPlanning your workflow, storage and space around how you cook.→
- Quartz vs laminate worktops: which is right for you?How they compare on looks, upkeep, cost and timing.→
- Do you need a kitchen fitter or a fully coordinated project?The difference between fitting units and coordinating the wider project.→
Getting ready
- How long does a kitchen renovation take?What shapes the programme, from lead times to made-to-measure worktops.→
- How to prepare your home for a kitchen installationA practical checklist for clearing the room, access and cooking in the meantime.→
- Gas, electrics and building rulesThe gas, electrical, structural and local rules worth knowing about.→