Wren, B&Q, Wickes and Magnet Kitchen Fitter in Glasgow

Retailer fitting service or an independent fitter?

Wren, B&Q, Wickes and Magnet all offer fitting through their own installation services, and for some homeowners that's the right choice. For others, the way retailer fitting is quoted and booked causes problems that are worth knowing about before you sign.

A "dry fit" quote, with extras on top

Retailer installation quotes often cover the units, worktops and sink, while the plumbing, electrical work, gas connections, plastering and tiling are quoted separately or left for you to arrange. Wren, for example, describes its own installation as a dry-fit service. The first figure you see may not be the figure you end up paying.

Waiting for the retailer's slot

Retailer installations are booked through the retailer's own schedule. If your preferred date isn't available, or the delivery moves, your fitting date can move with it, and you have little say in when the work happens.

Not knowing who'll turn up

With a retailer service, the fitter is appointed for you. You may not meet them until the first morning, and if you have a question, you may need to go through the retailer rather than speak to the person in your kitchen.

None of this means a retailer service is a bad choice. But an incomplete quote, a moving start date or a fitter you can't reach directly can turn a straightforward kitchen into a frustrating few weeks.

How do we fit Wren, B&Q, Wickes and Magnet kitchens?

We fit retailer kitchens as an independent fitter, so the quote, the date and the person fitting your kitchen are all agreed directly with you.

1. Free home survey. We measure your room and check the walls, floors and services, before or after you've placed your retailer order.
2. Plan check. Send us the retailer's kitchen plan and order list. We check it against our measurements and flag missing panels, plinths, fillers or worktop lengths.
3. Flat-pack or rigid? We confirm how each part of your order will arrive, so assembly is priced only where it's needed.
4. Fixed written quote. One price for the fitting, with old-kitchen removal, plumbing, gas and electrical work listed clearly, so there are no surprises later.
5. Fitting. We fit your kitchen to the manufacturer's instructions: levelling base units, hanging wall units, scribing worktops to the wall and fitting the sink and appliances, with gas and electrics by our partner Gas Safe registered engineer and certified electrician.
6. Handover. A walk-through, snags put right, a clean, and your 2-year written guarantee.

Which retailer kitchen have you bought?

Each retailer's kitchens arrive and fit a little differently, and some retailers sell both flat-pack and rigid ranges. This is what to expect from the brands we're asked to fit most.

If you're not sure what you've ordered, send us the order confirmation and we'll tell you before we quote.

How much does it cost to fit a Wren, B&Q, Wickes or Magnet kitchen?

Fitting a retailer kitchen costs from £795 with us for up to 8 units, and most 9 to 15 unit kitchens cost £1,250 to £2,200, plus assembly if your range is flat-pack. Prices were checked in November 2026, and there's no VAT on top.

When you compare with a retailer's installation quote, check whether it includes plumbing, gas, electrics, old-kitchen removal and waste. Our quote lists every one of them. See our Glasgow kitchen fitting price guide for worked examples.

Is my kitchen flat-pack or rigid?

The quickest way to tell whether your retailer kitchen is flat-pack or rigid is to check your order confirmation or the range description. These clues help:

• Words like "rigid", "pre-assembled", "factory-built" or "ready to fit" usually mean the cabinets arrive built
• Words like "flat-pack", "ready to assemble" or "self-assembly" mean every cabinet needs building first
• Large, heavy boxes the size of a cabinet are usually rigid units; slim boxes of panels are flat-pack
• Mixed orders are common: some retailers supply rigid base units with flat-pack accessories

It matters for two reasons. Flat-pack adds £25 per cabinet and 1 to 2 days to the fit. Rigid tall and corner units arrive full size, so they have to fit through your doors and, in a tenement, up your stair, which we check at the survey.

What should you ask any kitchen fitter before booking?

Whoever fits your retailer kitchen, ask these six questions before you pay a deposit. A good fitter will answer every one in writing.

• Is the price fixed, and what exactly does it include?
• Who does the gas work, and are they on the Gas Safe Register?
• Will I get an electrical certificate for any new circuits or sockets?
• Is there a written workmanship guarantee, and for how long?
• Who removes the old kitchen and takes the waste away?
• How much is the deposit, and when is the balance due?

Our answers: a fixed written quote, a partner Gas Safe registered engineer, an electrical certificate from our partner certified electrician, a 2-year written guarantee, old-kitchen removal from £195, and a 25% deposit with the balance on completion.

Will an independent fitter affect my kitchen guarantee?

Your retailer's guarantee covers the products: the cabinets, doors, worktops and appliances. Our 2-year written guarantee covers our workmanship. Some retailers give longer or extra guarantees when you use their own installation service, so check your retailer's terms before you decide. Either way, we fit to the manufacturer's instructions, and if a product fault appears, we'll help you show the retailer exactly what's wrong.

Wren, B&Q, Wickes and Magnet kitchen fitters near you

We fit retailer kitchens across Glasgow and Renfrewshire from Johnstone in Renfrewshire. If you've searched for a "Wren kitchen fitter near me" or a B&Q, Wickes or Magnet fitter, these are the areas we cover:

For other kitchens, see fit-only kitchen fitting, IKEA kitchen fitting or all the areas we cover.