What Happens at a Kitchen Survey?
At a kitchen survey, a kitchen installation specialist visits your home to assess the room, check your kitchen plans against the real dimensions, identify any structural or service issues, and provide a fixed installation quote.
What the Fitter Checks During a Survey
A thorough kitchen survey covers the room dimensions (laser measured), floor levels, wall plumb and square conditions, positions of existing services (water supply, waste, gas, electrics), ceiling height and any obstructions such as chimney breasts or boxed-in pipework.
Plan Review
The surveyor will also review your kitchen designer's plans and cross-check them against the actual room. Discrepancies between plan and reality are common — and catching them at survey stage prevents expensive problems during installation.
What You Receive After the Survey
- A fixed installation price — itemised by scope
- A recommended installation timeline
- Notes on any preparatory work required before installation begins
- Advice on co-ordinating with other trades (plumber, electrician)
Related Questions
Most kitchen surveys take 45 to 90 minutes depending on the size and complexity of the kitchen.
Some fitters offer free surveys; others charge a survey fee that is credited back against the installation cost. At Install My Kitchen, the survey fee is £195, credited back on booking.
Yes. The surveyor needs to see your retailer's design drawings to check room dimensions against the plan. Bring any correspondence from your kitchen designer too.
Book a Survey With Pindi Sahota
Every survey conducted personally by Pindi. Fixed quote within 24 hours. £195 credited back on booking.