Practical, honest guides written by our Coventry fitting team — covering everything from choosing a fitter and preparing your home to worktops, appliances and snagging. Whether this is your first kitchen or your fourth, you will find straightforward answers here.
Everything you need to do in the weeks and days before your installation team arrives — booking trades, checking deliveries and protecting your home.
Read guideHow to find a reliable, experienced fitter — from the survey process and what's included in a quote to red flags and questions to ask.
Read guideWhy a pre-installation survey is essential, what the surveyor checks, and how to prepare for the visit.
Read guideIf you have bought from a major kitchen retailer, here is what to expect when using an independent fitter — deliveries, missing parts and more.
Read guideLaminate, solid wood, quartz, granite or compact laminate — a plain-English guide to materials, costs and the fitting process.
Read guideWhich appliances need an electrician, which need a plumber, and how to time appliance installation within the overall fit.
Read guideFirst fix, second fix and Gas Safe — when to book your trades, what to arrange and why it matters for your timeline.
Read guideIKEA kitchens can be installed by an independent fitter. Here is the process — assembly, METOD system, delivery checks and common pitfalls.
Read guideA typical day-by-day breakdown of a medium kitchen installation, with notes on what can cause delays at each stage.
Read guideHow to create a snagging list, what to look for after installation and how we handle defects at Install My Kitchen.
Read guideBook a pre-installation survey from £195 — credited back in full when you proceed. Covering Coventry, Warwickshire and surrounding areas.
