New kitchen installation in Chorley: what to expect
A new kitchen is one of the most disruptive — and most valuable — home improvements you can make. With 30 years' experience delivering complete kitchen projects across Chorley and the surrounding 50-mile radius, Superior Installations has written this practical guide to help homeowners plan, budget and manage the installation without unnecessary stress.
Target keyword: new kitchen installation Chorley
This guide covers everything a Chorley homeowner needs to know: design and layout, trades involved (gas, electrics, plastering, tiling), realistic timelines, typical cost bands, and a ready-to-use checklist for the day the team arrives.
Planning and design: get the basics right
- Measure twice: accurate walls, window and door positions, waste and incoming services are essential. Photographs and a simple sketch save hours.
- Decide layout before buying: do you want a run of units, island, galley or L-shape? Moving services (gas, water, drains) adds cost and time.
- Appliances and worktops first: order integrated ovens, hobs, extractors and bespoke worktops early — lead times can be 2–6 weeks.
- Lighting and sockets: decide where downlights, task lighting and extra sockets go now; moving or adding circuits means a qualified electrician.
- Ventilation: for gas hobs you’ll need adequate extraction; consider mechanical extract ventilation for tightly sealed houses.
Trades you’ll need (and when to book them)
- Kitchen fitter / carpenter: installs carcasses, doors and worktops — central co‑ordinator for the job.
- Plumber: moves sinks, waste and taps; gas hobs and gas appliances must be handled by a Gas Safe engineer.
- Electrician: new lighting, sockets, cooker circuits, and any cooker hood wiring.
- Plasterer/tiler: make good walls, tile splashbacks and floors after services are run.
- Floor fitter / joiner: if new flooring or thresholds are required.
Book trades as part of a single project plan — we manage all of that for clients to avoid delays and finger‑pointing.
How long will it take?
Typical timelines (guide only):
- Simple replacement (new doors, same layout): 3–7 working days.
- Full installation (new carcasses, appliances, modest service moves): 2–4 weeks.
- Major refit (structural changes, moving soil stacks, new electrics/gas): 4–8 weeks or more.
Delays usually come from appliance or worktop lead times, unexpected plumbing variations behind old walls, or building‑control requirements for structural changes.
How much will it cost?
Costs vary with specification, quality and scope. Typical UK ranges for Chorley properties:
- Door-only or cosmetic refresh: £2,000–£6,000
- New kitchen installation (mid-range): £6,000–£15,000
- Full refit with bespoke worktops and appliance package: £15,000–£30,000+
Always get itemised quotes — fitter labour, materials, appliances and specialist supply (gas/electrics) should be shown separately so you can control where to save.
Common problems and how to avoid them
- Hidden damage: old floors and walls can hide rotten joists or damp. A pre-start survey flags issues early.
- Mismeasured worktops or appliances: insist on on-site verification before ordering bespoke items.
- Lockdown on lead times: book critical long-lead items (worktops, sinks, wide ovens) as soon as design is agreed.
- Multiple trades clashing: a single project manager keeps the sequence tight and avoids standing around.
Practical homeowner checklist (day installers arrive)
- Clear the room and remove valuables — labelling boxes for temporary storage helps.
- Provide access and parking information for trades vehicles.
- Confirm where dust sheets and waste skip can go; agree a daily tidy-up time.
- Ensure pets and children are safe and out of high-traffic areas.
- Leave a single point of contact and agree working hours and noise limits.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Who is the project manager on site and how do they report progress?
- Are gas works done by a Gas Safe engineer and electrical work by a qualified electrician?
- What is the contingency allowance for unforeseen works?
- How long are key lead times for my specification (worktops, ovens, doors)?
- Is there an itemised final account so I can see where savings were made?
Final notes on cost control and quality
Controlling cost is about sequencing and specification. Picking a well‑planned mid-range door and a quality laminate or quartz worktop often gives better value than mixing low-end appliances with bespoke joinery. A tradesman with three decades in Chorley will spot where a small additional spend prevents expensive problems later.
Ready to plan your kitchen?
If you’re in Chorley and preparing for a new kitchen installation, Superior Installations offers hands-on project management and complete kitchen fits backed by 30 years’ experience. Contact us for a site visit and a practical, itemised quote that keeps costs under control and delivers on time.
