Read the supply order line by line
Check cabinets, doors, hinges, handles, end panels, plinths, fillers and delivery. A visual design can make the kitchen look complete while a quotation excludes several finishing pieces. List appliance model numbers so you can compare equivalent specifications.
Treat worktops as their own job
Ask whether the price includes templating, cut-outs, upstands, joining, delivery and fitting. Confirm when measurements can be taken and what must be installed first. This sequence can affect how long you need a temporary work surface.
Allow for associated trades
Identify electrical, plumbing, extraction, flooring and decorating work. Check whether the installer coordinates these trades or whether you need separate contractors. Moving the sink or cooker can change the scope substantially.
- Keep old-kitchen removal explicit.
- Check who reconnects each appliance.
- Record any owner-supplied products.
Keep a current total
When one specification changes, update supply and installation together. A heavier worktop or different appliance can affect more than its purchase price. Use a contingency reserve for uncertainty, not to hide items you already know are missing.
Sources & methodology
This page uses original budgeting guidance and transparent arithmetic. Example prices are chosen illustrations, not a survey of UK market prices. Replace them with written quotations.
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