What to Expect From Your Kitchen Renovation in Brighton: The Complete Project Process

Kitchen renovation process in Brighton showing rip-out stage, kitchen plans and tools, and completed modern kitchen installation with coastal view.

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation in Brighton, knowing what to expect can make the entire experience smoother and far less stressful. At BAK Brighton, we believe informed clients make confident decisions, so here’s a clear breakdown of how a typical kitchen installation works.

Every project varies slightly, but most follow this structure:

1. Initial Consultation & Survey

Your project starts with a home visit. We’ll:

  • Measure the space
  • Discuss layout ideas
  • Identify structural considerations
  • Review plumbing and electrics
  • Talk through finishes, appliances, and budget

For Brighton homes, especially period properties, we also check for uneven floors and walls, older pipework, or outdated wiring.

2. Kitchen Rip Out

The first physical stage is removing your old kitchen.

This includes:

  • Removing cabinets and worktops
  • Disconnecting appliances
  • Taking out old flooring (if required)
  • Stripping back tiles

We ensure waste is responsibly removed and recycled where possible.

In Brighton terraces and flats, careful removal is especially important to avoid damage to surrounding areas.

3. First Fix: Plumbing & Electrics

This is the hidden but critical stage.

First fix includes:

  • Moving pipework
  • Installing new water feeds
  • Running new electrical cables
  • Adding lighting circuits
  • Preparing extractor ducting

This is when your kitchen layout truly takes shape behind the walls.

4. Plastering & Preparation

Once services are in place, walls are:

  • Patched
  • Skimmed
  • Prepared for installation

If flooring is being replaced, subfloors are levelled here too.

5. Kitchen Installation

Now the exciting part begins.

This includes:

  • Kitchen Unit Building (If Required)
  • Cabinet installation
  • Worktop fitting
  • Appliance housing
  • Island assembly (if applicable)

Precision is everything here. Proper alignment ensures long-term durability.

6. Worktops, Tiling & Flooring

Depending on the materials chosen:

  • Solid wood, quartz, or laminate worktops are fitted
  • Splashbacks or tiling installed
  • Flooring laid (if not done earlier)

7. Second Fix & Finishing

This stage brings everything to life:

  • Taps installed
  • Sinks connected
  • Appliances wired
  • Lighting fitted
  • Silicone sealing
  • Final detailing

8. Final Checks & Handover

Before sign-off we:

  • Test plumbing
  • Check electrics
  • Adjust doors and drawers
  • Ensure perfect finishes (silicone, grout etc)

How Long Does a Kitchen Renovation Take?

For most Brighton properties:

  • Small kitchen: 2 weeks
  • Medium kitchen: 2–3 weeks
  • Structural changes: 3–5+ weeks

Why Choosing the Right Kitchen Installer in Brighton Matters

The quality of the installation determines how long your kitchen lasts. Proper first-fix work prevents leaks. Accurate cabinet fitting prevents long-term warping.

At BAK Brighton, we handle the entire process — meaning no coordination headaches for you.

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