How Many Days Does It Take to Fit a Kitchen?
Kitchen fitting takes 3–4 days for small (8–12 units), 4–6 days for medium (13–20 units), and 6–10 days for large (21+ units) kitchens. IKEA adds 1–2 days. Stone worktops require a return visit 5–10 days after templating.
Days by Kitchen Size
Installation time is driven primarily by the number of units and the complexity of the layout. A small kitchen of 8–12 units in a simple L-shape or galley layout takes 3–4 days. A medium kitchen of 13–20 units with a more complex arrangement takes 4–6 days. A large kitchen of 21 or more units, or any kitchen incorporating an island, typically takes 6–10 days. These figures assume a pre-assembled kitchen with laminate or timber worktops. IKEA flat-pack kitchens add 1–2 days due to on-site carcass assembly. In-frame kitchens add approximately 20–30% to the standard programme.
What Extends the Programme
Several factors can extend the installation programme beyond the standard timescales. Stone worktops require templating after base units are installed, followed by a 5–10 working day fabrication period before the worktop is returned for fitting. This creates a gap in the middle of the programme during which the kitchen is not fully functional. Significant floor or wall irregularities that require additional preparation time will add to the programme. Appliance deliveries that do not arrive on time, or missing unit components, can also cause delays. These factors are identified at survey stage and factored into the programme planning.
Building Your Full Project Schedule
A complete kitchen project — including first-fix services, delivery, installation, stone templating, plumbing connections, and final tiling — typically takes 3–5 weeks from the start of first-fix work to final completion. Planning this sequence carefully, with each trade booked in the correct order, is essential. Install My Kitchen advises clients on programme planning during the survey visit. Call 07399 651836 to book your free survey across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Related Questions
A small kitchen of 8–12 units in a straightforward layout typically takes 3–4 days to install. This assumes a pre-assembled kitchen with standard worktops. IKEA or in-frame construction will add to this timescale.
Yes — at Install My Kitchen, Pindi Sahota is on site throughout the installation. There is no handover between different fitters partway through the project. This ensures consistency and accountability throughout.
Very small kitchens of 5–8 units — typically galley kitchens or studio flat kitchens — can sometimes be completed in a single day. Most domestic kitchens require multiple days. A single-day installation typically means the kitchen is small and simple in layout.
Install My Kitchen provides a realistic programme estimate at survey stage. If unforeseen issues arise — such as discovering concealed defects in the existing structure — we discuss the situation openly and agree the best course of action before proceeding.
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