Kitchen fitting advice

How long does a kitchen installation take?

A practical guide to kitchen installation timescales, fitting week, preparation and the choices that affect your schedule.

Cabinet fitting detail for kitchen installation timescale guide

Short answer

A straightforward kitchen fitting week is often planned around several working days on site, but the full project includes survey, design choices, ordering, preparation, installation and handover.

What affects the schedule?

  • Room size and layout changes
  • Worktop templating and delivery timings
  • Flooring, plastering, electrics or plumbing preparation
  • How many finish choices are still undecided

Typical phases

Survey and scope come first, then design and choices, then ordering and preparation, then fitting week and handover. The aim is to make each stage clear before the next one starts.

What to prepare

  • Access and parking agreed
  • Delivery dates confirmed
  • Rooms cleared and protected
  • Water, power and appliance points checked
  • Final decisions recorded before ordering
  • Dust, disruption and temporary cooking plans discussed

Want a realistic schedule?

Start with a measured design visit and a clear conversation about the room.

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