How to Choose a Kitchen Fitter in Glasgow
How to choose a good kitchen fitter in Glasgow: checks to make, questions to ask, red flags to avoid and how to compare quotes. From a local joiner.
What Should a Kitchen Fitting Quote Include?
A kitchen fitting quote should list every task and its price in writing: removing the old kitchen, fitting the units and worktops, plumbing, gas and electrical work, any assembly, waste disposal and making good. It should also say whether the price is fixed, whether VAT is added, how long the job takes, the payment terms and the guarantee. If a line is missing, ask before you sign.
What should be included in a kitchen fitting quote?
A complete quote covers the whole job from the old kitchen out to the new kitchen finished. Use this checklist to compare quotes line by line.
| Line | What it should say | Ask if it's missing |
|---|---|---|
| Survey | That the room was measured in person | "Did you measure the walls and check they're square?" |
| Removal | Taking out the old kitchen and disposing of the waste | "Is removal and the skip or tip run included?" |
| Units | Fitting base, wall and tall units, levelled and fixed | "How many units have you allowed for?" |
| Assembly | Building flat-pack units, if the range is flat-pack | "Is assembly included, and at what price?" |
| Worktops | Cutting, joining, cut-outs for sink and hob, sealing | "Are the joints and cut-outs included?" |
| Panels and plinths | End panels, fillers, plinths, cornice and pelmet | "Are panels and plinths fitted and scribed?" |
| Appliances | Fitting integrated appliances and their doors | "Which appliances are included?" |
| Plumbing | Sink, taps, waste, dishwasher and washing machine | "Is the plumbing included, or separate?" |
| Gas | Disconnecting and reconnecting the hob | "Who does it, and are they Gas Safe registered?" |
| Electrics | Sockets, cooker connection, lights, any new circuits | "Who does it, and will I get a certificate?" |
| Making good | Filling, patching and tidying round the new kitchen | "What does making good include?" |
| Tiling | Splashback or tiles, if they're part of the job | "Is tiling included, or a separate trade?" |
What extras are often left out of kitchen quotes?
The most common extras are the jobs that appear after the old kitchen comes out or on the last day. These are the ones to look for:
- Removing the old kitchen and taking the waste away
- Flat-pack assembly, which can add a day or two
- Worktop joints and cut-outs, priced separately by some fitters
- End panels, fillers and plinths that weren't on the plan
- Moving a socket or the cooker switch to suit the new layout
- Gas disconnection and reconnection of the hob
- Plastering and making good behind the old units
- Return visits for parts that were missing from the delivery
A good quote either includes each of these or says clearly that it's excluded, so you can budget for it.
Is a fixed-price quote better than a day rate?
A fixed price is usually better for homeowners, because you know the total before work starts. With a day rate, the final bill depends on how many days the job takes, and that's hard to know for certain until it's finished.
Fixed price
- You know the total before work starts.
- The fitter carries the risk if the job takes longer than planned.
- Changes you ask for are priced and agreed before they're done.
Day rate
- Can look cheaper on paper, especially for small jobs.
- The total can grow if the job runs over or the delivery is late.
- Agree the expected days in writing, and what happens if it runs over.
We give a fixed written price for every kitchen after a free survey.
Worked example: comparing two quotes
This example shows why the total isn't the whole story. Both quotes are for the same 12-unit flat-pack kitchen. The figures are illustrative, not real quotes.
| Line | Quote A | Quote B |
|---|---|---|
| Fitting 12 units and worktops | £1,450 | £1,150 |
| Flat-pack assembly | Included at £300 | Not mentioned |
| Removing the old kitchen | Included at £195 | Not mentioned |
| Plumbing the sink and dishwasher | Included | "Extra if needed" |
| Gas hob reconnection | Included, Gas Safe engineer named | Not mentioned |
| VAT | No VAT added | "Plus VAT" |
| Total on the quote | £1,945 | £1,150 plus VAT |
| Likely total once extras are added | £1,945 | Unknown until the job is done |
Quote B looks much cheaper, but once assembly, removal, plumbing, gas and VAT are added it could easily cost more than Quote A. Ask Quote B to price every missing line in writing before you compare them.
Should a kitchen fitting quote include VAT?
A quote should always say clearly whether VAT is included or added. If a business is VAT-registered, VAT at 20% may be added to its labour price, which makes a big difference to the total. If the quote doesn't say, ask before you sign. Our prices have no VAT added, so the price on your quote is the price you pay.
What payment terms should a quote include?
A quote should say how much deposit is due, when the balance is due and how you can pay. A modest deposit to book the start date, with the balance on completion, is common for kitchen fitting. We take a 25% deposit to book your date, with the balance due when the kitchen is finished and you're happy. Be cautious about paying most of the price before work starts.
What rights do you have when you accept a quote?
Once you accept a quote, you have a contract, and the law gives you strong protection on top of any guarantee.
- The Consumer Rights Act 2015 says the work must be done with reasonable care and skill, and what the fitter tells you about the service is binding.
- If the price wasn't agreed in advance, you only have to pay a reasonable price.
- The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 usually give you 14 days to cancel a contract agreed at home or remotely.
- Advice Direct Scotland gives free consumer advice if something goes wrong.
Compare our quote with any other
Book a free survey and we'll give you a fixed, line-by-line written quote, with no VAT added and nothing left off.
Kitchen fitting quote questions
What does a fully fitted kitchen include?
A fully fitted kitchen usually includes removing the old kitchen, fitting the units, worktops, sink and taps, end panels and plinths, integrated appliances, plumbing, gas reconnection of the hob and electrical connections. Some quotes also include tiling, flooring and decorating. Because fitters define it differently, check the written quote line by line rather than relying on the phrase. Ask for anything missing to be added in writing.
How much should I pay to have a kitchen fitted?
With us, fitting costs from £795 for up to 8 units, £1,250 to £2,200 for 9 to 15 units and £2,200 to £3,500 for larger kitchens, with no VAT added. Flat-pack assembly adds £25 a cabinet, and removing the old kitchen adds from £195. Our kitchen fitting cost guide breaks down every price. Supply and fit starts at £4,495, with most kitchens costing £6,500 to £11,000.
How much do tradesmen charge to fit a kitchen?
It depends on the size of the kitchen, whether it's flat-pack and how much plumbing, gas and electrical work is involved. For comparison, Glasgow fitters listed on Checkatrade show £870 to £2,331 for fit-only installation (November 2026). A fixed written price after a home visit is the only reliable way to know what your kitchen will cost to fit. Always compare what each quote includes as well as the total.
Should a kitchen quote be free?
Most kitchen fitters give quotes for free, because pricing the job is part of winning the work. Our survey and quote are free, with no obligation. Be wary of a quote given without seeing the room, because a fitter can't price levelling, scribing, access or hidden problems accurately from photos alone. A home visit protects you as much as the fitter.
How long should a kitchen quote be valid for?
A quote should say how long the price is held, often around 30 days, though it varies by business. If your start date is months away, ask whether the price will change. Material prices move more than labour, so a supply and fit quote is more likely to change than a fit-only quote if you wait. Ask for the validity date to be written on the quote.
Why are kitchen fitting quotes so different?
Quotes differ mainly because they cover different work. One includes removal, assembly, plumbing and gas, while another leaves them out or adds VAT. Experience, insurance, guarantees and how busy the fitter is also affect price. Comparing quotes line by line usually explains most of the gap and shows which quote is really cheaper. Ask each fitter to explain any line you don't understand before you decide.
Can a fitter change the price after quoting?
On a fixed-price quote, the price shouldn't change unless the job changes. If you ask for extra work, or something hidden is found, such as rotten floorboards behind the old units, a good fitter explains it, prices it and gets your agreement before doing it. Ask how the fitter handles changes before you accept the quote. Get any change agreed in writing, even by text or email.
What should I do if a quote is missing something?
Ask the fitter to add the missing line and price it in writing before you accept. If they're vague, or say "we'll see on the day", treat it as a warning sign. A good fitter is happy to explain each line and to say clearly what isn't included, so you can budget for it or ask someone else. A complete quote now saves an argument later.
Sources
Checked 11 November 2026.
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, your rights for services and reasonable prices
- Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, the 14-day right to cancel
- Advice Direct Scotland, free consumer advice in Scotland
- GOV.UK: VAT rates, the standard rate of 20%
- Checkatrade: kitchen fitters in Glasgow, for local price ranges
Related: How to choose a kitchen fitter, Fit-only vs supply and fit and our Glasgow kitchen fitting price guide.
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