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What's Included When We Fit Your New Worktop
- Removal and legal disposal of your old worktop -- we hold a registered waste carrier licence, so it doesn't get left for you to sort out
- On-site laser digital templating, carried out once your new base units are in place so cutouts and joints are measured against the real kitchen, not a plan
- Supply and fitting of granite, quartz or Corian, or any of our other stock materials -- marble, Dekton, Minerva and laminate are also available if none of the three profiled above suit your kitchen
- Precision cutting, edge profiling and jointing, fitted by the same team that took the template
- Sink, hob and drainer cutouts, including integrated Corian sinks and drainer grooves formed as one piece
- Sealing and finishing for natural stone, plus a final on-site check before we consider the worktop signed off
Not Included / Costed Separately
- Structural changes to cabinets, such as reinforcing a run to take a heavy granite slab, if your current carcasses aren't rated for the material -- this is checked and priced at the home visit rather than assumed
- Extending or rerouting plumbing and electrics if you're repositioning a sink or hob -- our in-house plumbers and electricians can do this, but it's quoted as a separate line, not bundled into the worktop price
- Matching an existing upstand, splashback or adjoining surface that isn't being replaced -- flagged during templating rather than left as a surprise on the invoice
From First Call to Finished Worktop
- Free home consultation: We visit with material samples from our mobile showroom so you can see and handle granite, quartz and Corian under your own kitchen lighting, and leave with a written quotation before anything is booked in.
- Material and design sign-off: Once you've chosen a material and edge profile, the worktop choice is coordinated with your wider cabinet and colour scheme so the two don't fight each other.
- Digital templating: Our technical manager laser-templates the worktop on site, usually once base units are fitted, to get exact measurements for cutouts, joints and appliance positions before anything is cut.
- Off-site cutting and fabrication: The slab or sheet is cut, edged and jointed to the template. Lead time depends on material -- natural stone and bespoke Corian shapes take longer than stock quartz.
- Fitting: Installation itself typically takes 1-2 days depending on how many worktop runs and cutouts are involved, with the old worktop removed and taken away under our waste carrier licence as part of the same visit.
- Sign-off: We walk the finished worktop through with you, check every joint and cutout, and back the fit with our 5-year installation guarantee alongside the 2-year product guarantee.
How Worktop Pricing Works
Material is what drives most of the cost difference -- granite and quartz sit at a similar premium level, Corian usually a little below them, and laminate below that again -- and then edge profile, the number of cutouts, and how many worktop runs you need add to or take away from the total. Because slab pricing moves with colour, pattern rarity and supplier, and because fitting cost depends on things like wall levelness and appliance position that only show up once someone's stood in your kitchen, we don't publish a fixed price list. What you get instead is a free, no-obligation home visit and a written quotation covering material, templating, fitting and removal of the old worktop, so the full cost is on paper before you commit to anything.
Why the Worktop Fit Is Handled by the Same Team as the Rest of the Kitchen
Your worktop isn't fitted by someone booked in separately from the rest of the kitchen job. Joiners, worktop fitters, plumbers and electricians are all part of the same in-house team working under one project manager, so if a sink needs plumbing back in or a socket needs moving to clear the new slab, it's arranged there and then rather than chased up as a separate job afterwards. That coordination matters most on worktop day specifically: the template is taken against exact appliance, tap and socket positions, so if a plug needs to shift a few inches to clear a new upstand or a drainer groove needs to line up with the sink, it's the same team making that call on site, not a message passed to someone else's diary who then has to come back another day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I vinyl wrap my kitchen units myself?
While DIY kitchen wrapping is possible, we generally don't recommend it for complete kitchens. The professional-grade results that transform a kitchen require specialised tools, materials and techniques that are difficult to achieve without training and experience. Common DIY challenges include: Achieving bubble-free, wrinkle-free application across large surfaces Properly navigating corners and edges without tearing or creasing Managing complex door profiles and detailed areas Creating consistent tension that prevents future lifting Accessing professional-grade materials that offer true durability Many of our Wakefield customers come to us after attempting DIY wrapping and being disappointed with the results. For smaller projects like individual cabinet doors or flat panels, DIY might be
Q: How long does kitchen wrapping last?
With proper care, professionally applied kitchen wrapping typically lasts 7-10 years on cabinet doors and drawers, and 3-5 years on worktops and high-use surfaces. The specific longevity depends on usage patterns, cleaning practices, and the quality of materials used.
Q: Should I wrap my kitchen cabinets instead of painting them?
Kitchen cabinet spray painting and kitchen wrapping can both have advantages and benefits, and also limitations. The main factors to consider whether to wrap or paint your kitchen are the overall size your kitchen, the finish you would like to achieve, personal budget, and if your DIY skills are sufficient to carry out work yourself or paying for an expert to do the work at a professional level.
Q: Does wrapped vinyl yellow over time?
Modern premium vinyl wraps include UV inhibitors that prevent yellowing, even in Wakefield's sunny kitchen spaces. This represents a significant advancement over earlier materials, ensuring your white and light-coloured wraps maintain their true shade for years.
Q: Can wrapping be removed if I change my mind?
Yes. Professional wrapping can be removed without damaging the underlying cabinets if properly installed. This reversibility makes it particularly suitable for Wakefield's rental properties or for homeowners who enjoy changing their décor regularly.
Q: How long will my kitchen be unusable during wrapping?
Most Wakefield kitchen wrapping projects render the kitchen partially usable throughout the process. Typically, we remove doors and drawer fronts for wrapping at our workshop, leaving the remainder of your kitchen functional. The entire process usually requires 3-5 days, with only 1-2 days of significant disruption.
Q: Do I need to empty all my cabinets?
You'll only need to empty cabinets with doors being removed for wrapping. Base cabinet contents can typically remain in place, minimising disruption to your household routine.
Q: Will you disconnect and reconnect appliances?
Our standard service includes simple disconnection and reconnection of freestanding appliances as needed. For integrated appliances and gas connections, we coordinate with appropriate tradespeople to ensure safe handling.
Q: What factors affect the cost of kitchen wrapping?
The primary cost factors include: Kitchen size and number of components being wrapped Complexity of door profiles and details Quality and type of wrap materials selected Any required repairs or preparations Additional elements like worktops or splashbacks Design - Supply - Installation - Project Management Premium Kitchens of Wakefield You're One-Stop-Shop For Everything Kitchens 01924-943275