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Kitchen Fitting

Timescale for a kitchen refit.

Anonymous user 27/06/2026 - 9.22 AM

Can anyone advise on how long a kitchen refit would take? We would need the old units taking out, tiles removing, likely some re-plasterboarding and plastering/skimming, socket and switches replacing but no major electical work and then new units, worktops and tiles. Due to children and pets, we can probably get a 2 week window where the house would be completely empty. We COULD remove untis ourselves if this would help.

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Andy Skinner carpenter and builder

Rating: 5 out of 5

Taunton

Hi it depends on a few factors, how much plasterboard/skimming, is it where existing tiles are to be removed?, and what type of worktops , chipboard laminate is quickest , Compact laminate takes a bit longer if undermount sink and drainer grooves are needed, and solid wooden worktops take the longest with surface prep and oiling . For an average size kitchen with chip lam work tops and integrated appliances should be about 7/8 days . Hope this helps

Answered27 June 2026