Kitchen Fitters Gillingham Kent (ME7): For many folks in Gillingham the kitchen is the most popular room in their house, mainly because this is the natural meeting place within the home. Since, as life moves on, lots of amazing memories are going to be created there, it's essential that the kitchen is a space where every member of the family can feel relaxed and at ease, together with looking good and being practical. Changing your kitchen into a place that everybody enjoys and wants to hang out in can transform your family life and provide a meeting place for both loved ones and friends.
By enlisting the help of a dependable and experienced kitchen fitter in Gillingham, you can receive invaluable advice and recommendations on the best features, layout and materials to meet your unique requirements and desires, whilst also making sure that all the technical specifics, such as electrical, ventilation and plumbing systems, are expertly taken care of to create a kitchen that is both aesthetically appealing and practical for daily use.
Unless you're a carpenter/joiner, or are an above average DIYer, it isn't likely you'll be able to fit your own kitchen. Therefore you'll need to find a reputable and competent kitchen fitter in Gillingham, so that you can get the kitchen you've always dreamed about.

If you are purchasing your kitchen from a company such as B&Q, Wickes or Homebase, you'll almost certainly be offered an installation service, and obviously at an additional cost. If you previously have a price in your head for installation, you might find that the charges they present you with is close to twice as much as you anticipated, and that may not even include plumbing and electrical work. There's a logical reason for this, and that's because the installers themselves will receive 50% of this fee, while the company bung the other half into their already overflowing coffers.
So, these sub-contracted fitting services do include some benefits, although not really enough to explain such a mark-up. These are massive companies, therefore you will probably be recompensed if there are any serious problems, and the fitting does come with certain guarantees. Nevertheless, because local kitchen installers from the Gillingham area will probably be used by a concern like Homebase, there's no reason why you cannot cut fifty per cent off the bill and arrange such services directly. Moreover, should any problems crop up during or after the installation process, any dependable Gillingham kitchen installer will provide you with some form of aftercare service, and they'll likely be a lot more easily approachable than trying to negotiate the infamously "clunky" and slow complaints procedure of a huge company.
It also pays to keep in mind that when purchasing new kitchens from some of these larger DIY companies, issues are likely to crop up. Things like not supplying everything in your order, having parts, fixtures and fittings missing from individual packs and delivering the wrong packages, are what they're most renowned for. In virtually all fitted kitchens from DIY stores, the cupboards will come in flat pack format, so they'll have to be assembled in-situ, it's important that all the boxes are meticulously checked on delivery, since missing items can lead to massive delays to the installation.
Because of all of these concerns, and others I won't mention here, some kitchen installers in Gillingham are not keen to work for such chains, and aren't even that keen to fit kitchens which have been supplied by them. Therefore, in the first instance ask around and see what the feedback is. In spite of all this, these kitchens will remain extremely popular, because they are excellent value for money and of decent quality (if all the parts arrive!), when fitted correctly they will be just as long lasting as any equivalent (composite or MDF) kitchen.

A recommendation from friends and family is often a good way of locating a suitable tradesman, so that should be your first port of call when looking for a kitchen fitter. Favourable word of mouth endorsements are preferred by most homeowners in Gillingham (over 80 percent according to studies), so if you know of a friend or family member who's had a kitchen installed, see if they're willing to recommend someone. Even if a specific kitchen installer has been recommended by someone, you should still obtain at least 2 or 3 quotations from different tradesmen locally, to provide you with a range of prices.
Most kitchen fitters in Gillingham will provide a free on-site survey where they will accurately measure the available space, discuss materials, cabinet designs, colour schemes and layouts, and then draw up a plan for your kitchen. From this diligently created plan, they'll be able to give you a definitive estimate, based on your choice of kitchen. You can of course set out your own rough layout, if you're comfortable with doing the measurements by yourself, then head on down to to B&Q or Homebase, where a software program will calculate the layout and tell you where all the cabinets will fit neatly.
While it isn't absolutely essential for a kitchen fitter to have served an apprenticeship, many of the most competent ones will have made the effort to do so, and their background will likely be in carpentry and joinery, where they'll have learnt all the necessary skills for kitchen installation work. Employing their expertise in the use of both electric and hand tools they will dismantle your old kitchen in Gillingham and quickly, professionally and correctly exchange it for your new one.
Whilst carrying out the removal of your old cabinets and other stuff, your kitchen fitter might discover spots that require additional work. Because of the time-scales between replacements of kitchens, the floors and walls beneath and at the back of the units are overlooked. Some of these problem areas might be damaged and will need to be fixed if your new kitchen is going to fit neatly in place, and your kitchen installer will have to deal with this if the work is to progress smoothly.

If your new kitchen layout has gas appliances integrated you will need to make certain that either your kitchen installer is Gas Safe registered or can bring in someone who is, for this work. It is quite likely that you'll also be updating the flooring when you swap out your kitchen. Whether the new floor surface is going to be laminate, vinyl, timber, natural stone, engineered wood or ceramic tiles, your Gillingham kitchen installer will probably be able to also do that task for you, although you may plan to use an actual flooring specialist.
It's always advisable to use a qualified electrician for all electrical installations in your new kitchen, and it is unusual if some form of electrical work is not necessary, unless you're simply changing "like-for-like" cabinets. Occasionally you will come across a kitchen fitter in Gillingham who's Part-P qualified for electrics, more often still they'll "have a go" at elementary electrical work, which should definitely set off the alarm bells.
Seeing as most Gillingham kitchen fitters have a background in either woodworking or carpentry and joinery, they'll often be wary of doing this sort of work, and although some of them will certainly have dabbled in basic electrics and plumbing to broaden their skills, they'll normally have a "sparky" on board to do this work when needed.
You ought to ask about this when the survey and quote is being prepared, since electricians certainly don't come cheap and you'll need to allow additional cash for the electrical work.
Kitchen electrics has for some time been covered by part P of the building regulations, and dependant upon the layout and design of your new kitchen you may need a substantial amount of electrical work doing. Essential electrical tasks may include things such as light switches, new plug sockets, heating, isolation switches and light fittings.
A specialist kitchen fitter in Gillingham will have an excellent understanding of how best to use the space that you have and should be aware of all the latest kitchen innovations and industry developments to ensure you totally transform the look of your weary old kitchen, to achieve the optimum end result. Your neighbours and friends are certain to be envious when they realise how your outdated and dull room has been remodeled into an ultra-modern, space-saving kitchen with all the latest gadgets. In actual fact, they're going to find it hard to believe that it is the same room you began with.
Kitchen installation projects can be carried out in Gillingham and also in nearby places like: Hartlip, Walderslade, St Marys Island, Blue Bell Hill, Hempstead, Wainscott, Wigmore, Grange, Brompton, Chattenden, Frindsbury, Wouldham, and in these postcodes ME7 1FF, ME7 1ES, ME7 1FT, ME7 1HT, ME7 1DA, ME4 3LA, ME7 1ER, ME4 4QY, ME7 1FL, ME7 1JQ. Checking this out will confirm that you are accessing local kitchen fitters. Gillingham homeowners are able to utilise these and countless other related services.
Kitchen Design Gillingham
Whilst you might choose to go to your local kitchen supplier in Gillingham and allow them to design and plan your kitchen using their up-to-date kitchen design software (such as SmartDraw or AutoKitchen), you will find that many kitchen fitters will have access to this type of program on their iPad or laptop, and will be more than happy to handle this part of the process as well. You may think that you will get the cheapest deal from a specialist kitchen supplier, but sometimes local kitchen fitters have great contacts inside the trade and may be in a position to get your kitchen units even cheaper. They are the experts, therefore they'll be aware of peculiarities of particular makes of kitchen units and know exactly what best goes where. (Tags: Modern Kitchen Designs Gillingham, Designing a Kitchen Gillingham, Designer Kitchens Gillingham, Kitchen Design Gillingham).
Kitchen Appliance Installation Gillingham

A leading part of a kitchen installation in Gillingham, whether it's a brand new kitchen or a replacement kitchen, is the installation of your various kitchen appliances. Appliances like washing machines/tumble dryers, dishwashers, extractor fans, gas & electric cookers, refridgerators, microwave ovens and integrated heaters, are what we're referring to here. Fully qualified kitchen fitters in Gillingham may be capable of installing all of these without too much problem. Appliances that run on gas must however be fitted by a Gas Safe authorised technician, and a qualified electrician may need to check and sign off some electrical appliances.
The kitchen fitter will have to be involved in the installation if you're having kitchen appliances that are integrated, as alterations will have to be made in the positioning of the kitchen units, and some tweaking will be required.
Kitchen Makeovers Gillingham
Kitchen makeovers are just the job for householders in Gillingham who have worn out old kitchens, but cannot really afford to have a new one fitted. There are lots of imaginative ideas around that will enable you to jazz up your kitchen in Gillingham without breaking the bank. Listed here are just a selection of the wonderful ideas that other people in Gillingham are using on their own kitchens:
- Retiling the Walls and Floor - Putting new tiles on the walls, floor or both can quickly perk up a tired old kitchen.
- Fitting a New Worktop - To both enable you to change the colour scheme and give the kitchen a complete new look, you could install new worktops.
- Adding New Doors - One of the easiest ways to give your old kitchen a totally new look is to simply fit new doors.
- Painting the Kitchen Units - Giving you old cabinets a coat of paint is a quick and cheap way to add new colour to your dreary old kitchen.
- Vinyl Wrap Kitchen Makeovers - By using vinyl wrap you can give your kitchen a whole new look at a fraction of the cost.
- Professional Cleaning - Having your kitchen professionally deep cleaned can really help to make it look better.
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Floor Levelling Gillingham
With some new kitchen installations it will be essential to get the floor level before installing any base units, particularly if you are removing any walls to enlarge the kitchen area (broom cupboard or pantry for instance). Some extra work on the floor will also be needed if you are installing underfloor heating, more so with water than electric. More often than not a self-levelling screed will be satisfactory, and if the need for this was evident from the start, your kitchen fitter will have included this in the quote, and either do it himself or bring in a screeding specialist for the project. (Tags: Floor Levelling Compound Gillingham, Self-Levelling Compound Gillingham, Floor Levelling Gillingham).
Choosing a Kitchen Sink
As perhaps the most practical element of any kitchen in Gillingham, you may believe that the 'design' of your kitchen sink is basically irrelevant. Surely all that is required is a standard stainless steel sink for doing the dishes, correct? Wrong! Actually, sinks come in a whole host of sizes, materials and shapes, and your choice of sink could have huge practical and aesthetic implications for your kitchen. But, what are the different sorts of kitchen sinks that are available, and how could they impact on the way in which you use your kitchen? The following is a summarization of the sinks on the market right now:

Mounting Options: With regards to mounting options, you can choose under-mount, surface or set-in sinks. Surface-mounted sinks are dropped into a pre-cut hole in the surface of the worktop, and provide a decent all-round mounting option for many different types of worktop material. For a more subtle touch, you could think about an under-mount sink, which is installed below the counter and creates no rim between worktop surface and the sink. This makes the area around the sink a lot easier to clean. Last of all, set-in sinks are built into the worktop and are made out of the same material, which offers a seamless look that works well with granite.
Materials: Stainless steel is the most popular sink material available and with good reason. Easy to maintain, cost-effective and durable, the sleek metallic effect fits seamlessly into just about any kitchen. If, however, you're looking for something that little bit different for your kitchen in Gillingham, you may want to think about granite, which is incredibly resistant to scuffing and scraping, and offers a modern look which is both understated and imposing.
If you're unable to afford high-quality granite, though, you may be interested in composite sinks, which are made from a mix of fillers and natural materials. Coming in at a marginally lower price, they offer a few of granite's best qualities, which makes them a great choice. Alternatively, you might go with the classic tones of a ceramic sink, which combines a high-gloss finish with a brilliant white material to produce a stunning focal point in your kitchen.
Styles: Although one-bowl sinks are standard in domestic kitchens in Gillingham, there's much to be said for some of the alternatives. Two-bowl sinks, for example, offer ample space washing-up and food preparation at the same time, without any risk of dropping your brussel sprouts into soapy water. Nevertheless, they do take up a fair bit of space, which means they may not be suited to smaller kitchens in Gillingham where space is tight.
One-and-a-half-bowl sinks offer a decent compromise, providing an extra area that doesn't use too much surface space. There's still a lot to be said for large one bowl sinks, especially if you've got a dishwasher. One large single sink enables you to soak larger pans and dishes that won't easily fit in that appliance.
And that's it. A more or less limitless array of available choices, meaning that you are certain to find a sink that complements your kitchen in Gillingham.
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Gillingham Skip Hire
Regardless of whether your kitchen installation project in Gillingham is small or large, a certain level of rubbish and waste is likely to be created which will need disposing of. Whilst you may well stuff some of the waste into your household rubbish bins, these are not really sufficient in most instances. In most regions of the United Kingdom, the environmentally safe disposal of any construction or garden waste is regulated by the local council. Therefore if you're to remain safely within the law, you will need to transport your waste to an official disposal and recycling facility, generally a council dump. It might be a better idea to start looking for local skip hire, if you want to sidestep the bother of ferrying your waste back and forth to your nearby council facility.

Skip hire companies in Gillingham can provide you with assurances that all of your waste will end up at a council approved site for safe and proper disposal, so you won't need to fret. You must discuss what kind of waste products will be generated by chatting with the contractor who is undertaking your project, and the skip hire service who will be picking up the waste. Hazardous waste must be divide into a completely separate disposal system by the skip service, particularly if asbestos might be involved.
Understandably, there are stringent rules for dealing with hazardous waste and it is best to leave it to the experts to handle. Working in conjunction, the skip hire company and your kitchen fitter will make certain all guidelines and rules are dealt with correctly.
If you've got a spot on your garden or driveway where a skip could be sited, that would be the perfect solution. If at all possible your skip should be positioned as close to your work area as is feasible, however if you've not got a suitable place and your vehicle is generally parked on the public highway, you might have to rely on the cooperation of neighbours to leave you some space. Even though you do not need a permit to place a skip on private land or a driveway, you may need one if it's going to be placed on a public highway in Gillingham. You could ask your local council office whether you need one or not. You can then be certain that the siting of your skip will not be a problem.
Skip hire businesses in the Gillingham area offer skips in all types of sizes for projects of any scale, and they start from massive roll-on, roll-off (roro) monsters and builders skips down to mini-skips and skip bags. GO HERE to get a skip hire quote in Gillingham.
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Kitchen Fitters Near Gillingham: Also find: Frindsbury kitchen fitters, St Marys Island kitchen fitters, Brompton kitchen fitters, Chattenden kitchen fitters, Hempstead kitchen fitters, Wainscott kitchen fitters, Grange kitchen fitters, Walderslade kitchen fitters, Wigmore kitchen fitters, Hartlip kitchen fitters, Wouldham kitchen fitters, Blue Bell Hill kitchen fitters and more. Most of these towns and villages are covered by local kitchen fitters. Gillingham home and business owners can get quotes by clicking here.
Kitchen Installation Services Gillingham
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- Custom-Built Kitchens
- Kitchen Worktops
- Kitchen Installation
- Flat-Pack Kitchens
- Kitchen Restoration
- Kitchen Installers
- Kitchen Splash-Backs
- Kitchen Appliance Installation
- Kitchen Tiling
- Wickes Kitchen Installation
- Kitchen Removal
- Kitchen Repairs
- Kitchen Fitting Quotations
Kitchen Fitters Around Gillingham: Throughout the year, homeowners in these Gillingham roads have requested quotes for kitchen fitting: Ten Acre Way, Spekes Road, Sandringham Road, The Rise, The Ridgeway, Church Mews, Capel Close, Saxon Mead Close, Sedley Close, Cherry Tree Road, Somerset Close, Bishopsbourne Green, Skene Close, Second Avenue, St Barnabas Close, Tudor Court, Academy Drive, Courteney Road, Silverdale Drive, Conway Mews, Duncliffe View, Tamarind Close, Sandilands Close, Acorn Road, Century Road, Beresford Road, Dunns Lane, Brewery Lane, Beverley Close, Stuart Road, and also in these nearby postcodes ME7 1FF, ME7 1ES, ME7 1FT, ME7 1HT, ME7 1DA, ME4 3LA, ME7 1ER, ME4 4QY, ME7 1FL, ME7 1JQ. Work was undertaken in these areas by expert kitchen fitters. Gillingham home and property owners enjoyed the benefits of professional and dependable kitchen fitting services on each occasion.



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