How To Find a Good Kitchen Fitter

Smile Kitchens is a team of design specialists, which means we don’t offer a fitting service, and you’re free to pick any trusted local kitchen fitter you’re happy to work with. We can, though, work closely with your chosen installer throughout, providing the information and Design Pack they need, and helping with any design-related queries.

We’ve shared some insight into how to find a good kitchen fitter, along with some of the practical questions that you can ask before making any decisions.

How Do You Find a Good Kitchen Fitter?

There are lots of potential ways to source a good kitchen fitter, and you might want to:

• Ask for recommendations from friends, family or neighbours who have recently had a kitchen installed.
• Check reviews and previous work to understand how other clients have felt about the service.
• Get more than one quote to ensure you have a good idea of a typical cost and whether one quote might be significantly higher or lower than others.

Getting several quotes is often recommended, but it’s just as essential to check all the specifics of what is included, what might cost extra, and the specialist skills such as electrical wiring your fitter provides.

What Should You Ask a Kitchen Fitter Before Hiring Them?

It’s well worth asking a few questions because this makes it easier to compare potential installers and decide which is right for you. Here are some suggestions:

What Does a Kitchen Fitter Do?

Kitchen fitters are responsible for installing cabinets, worktops, sinks and any other features within your kitchen design. Depending on the project, they might also be asked to carry out or organise work such as plumbing, electrics, flooring, plastering and decorating.

The services offered can vary, and it’s important to know exactly what is and isn’t included in their quote.

Importantly, kitchen designers and fitters have different roles, with your designer from Smile Kitchens creating the layout and specifications, while the fitter installs those features once they’ve been delivered.

If you’re still deciding what type of kitchen you’d like, our guide to different kitchen styles is a great way to explore some of the options.

How Does Smile Kitchens Work With Your Fitter?

Although at Smile we are supply only, we have a dedicated aftercare team who will coordinate with your fitter, and be on hand to answer any questions they may have.

Our kitchen design process means working with a dedicated designer to create your plans, and your fitter can then verify the measurements before you finalise your design. This provides an opportunity to identify and resolve any potential problems if you’re not 100% confident you’ve measured correctly.

While we don’t provide fitting, we do handle every aspect of the delivery, with two-person teams who will bring the kitchen into the space and can communicate with your fitter if required.

This ensures your installer doesn’t need to be present for the delivery. You have the flexibility of organising delivery when it is convenient for you, and liaising with your fitter about when you’d like them to start installation.

Our shaker kitchen guide provides more information about how factors like cabinet styles, worktops, handles and layouts can affect the finished design, which may be useful information for your fitter to have when preparing for installation.

The Smile Kitchens designers explain that ‘Kitchen costs are separate from installation costs, and it’s important to have a clear budget and know what the fitting charge will be, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

We can work with your chosen fitter if you’d like to ensure they have all the information they need and can answer any queries they might have about how the design should look and flow.’

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Smile Kitchens Provide Kitchen Fitters?

No, we don’t. We’re a team of experienced kitchen designers, and we can supply the kitchen itself via our reliable delivery teams, but you can pick a trusted local fitter who you feel is right for your project.

Does My Kitchen Fitter Need the Kitchen Plans?

Yes, your fitter will need the drawings, specifications and measurements to install your kitchen correctly. Smile Kitchens provides a detailed Design Pack with all of this information included.

Find the Right Kitchen Fitter for Your Project

Choosing a good kitchen fitter is as much about finding someone reliable and experienced as it is about comparing prices. Taking the time to look at their previous work, check past customer reviews, ask questions and understand exactly what is included in the quote before committing is advisable.

At Smile Kitchens, we’ll support you throughout the design and delivery process, while giving you the freedom to choose your own trusted local fitter. Our designers can work with your installer and provide the information they need to help your kitchen installation run smoothly.

If you’re ready to start planning your kitchen, please book a free kitchen consultation with our design team, and we’ll take the first steps together.