How to post a kitchen fitting job
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A kitchen fitting quote is only useful when the installer knows what has been designed, what has been ordered and which associated work is expected. Units may arrive flat-packed or rigid, worktops may need specialist templating, and plumbing or electrical changes can affect the sequence.
Attach the supplier plan and inventory where possible, but summarise the important points in the job post so professionals can decide whether the project matches their service.
Describe the kitchen package
- Give the supplier, range and number of base, wall and tall units.
- Say whether units arrive assembled or flat-packed.
- Attach the layout plan and list missing or delayed items.
- Identify laminate, timber, stone, composite or other worktops.
- List panels, plinths, cornice, handles and internal accessories.
Define removal and preparation
State whether the old kitchen must be disconnected, removed and disposed of. Mention damaged walls or floors, uneven surfaces and any layout changes. Clarify who will complete plastering, painting, flooring and final splashback work before or after the fit.
List services and appliances
Name every sink, tap, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, oven, hob, hood and lighting item. Say whether locations are changing and whether products have arrived. Electrical and gas work should be allocated to appropriately registered professionals where required, with responsibilities clear in the quote.
Plan delivery and access
- Provide the delivery date and installation target.
- Describe parking, steps, door widths and storage space.
- Say whether the property will be occupied during work.
- Identify building-management restrictions or permitted work hours.
- Confirm who checks deliveries for damage and missing parts.
Set milestones before fitting starts
Ask for a written sequence covering removal, preparation, first-fix changes, unit installation, worktops, connections and final snagging. Tie payments to clear milestones rather than vague dates. Agree how damaged or missing supplier items, design changes and unexpected wall or floor preparation will be recorded and approved before extra work proceeds.
Copyable kitchen fitting description
Example: 'Fit a supplied rigid-unit kitchen in a Galway semi using the attached supplier plan: eight base units, six wall units, two tall units and laminate worktops. Remove and dispose of the existing kitchen. Sink and dishwasher stay in similar positions; the oven moves to a tall unit. Flooring remains. Units arrive 6 November and can be stored in the dining room. Please include unit fitting, laminate worktop cuts, handles, panels, plumbing coordination and final adjustment.'
Frequently asked questions
Should I attach the kitchen supplier plan?+
Yes. Include the layout and product inventory, then summarise unit counts, worktops, appliances and service changes in the post.
Does kitchen fitting include plumbing and electrics?+
Not automatically. List every connection and ask who coordinates each trade, what is included and what certification applies.
Who checks delivered units?+
Agree who checks quantities, damage and missing parts, and when. Delays can arise if problems are found only after installation starts.
Should old-kitchen disposal be listed?+
Yes. State whether removal, transport and disposal of units, worktops, appliances and packaging should be included.
What if the walls are uneven?+
Mention known issues and agree how additional preparation, scribing or making good will be assessed and approved.
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