Kitchen Installation
Posted on May 9, 2008 - Filed Under Home Improvement Project, Kitchen Installation, Kitchen Remodeling Ideas |
For help in finding Kitchen Installation Companies the Federation of Master Builders is the largest trade association in the UK building industry. For help and guidance on your project, the Federation of Master Builders website is very helpful.
Your kitchen home improvement installation project is going to take the greatest proportion of the planned budget and can cost you the greatest amount of money if you get it wrong.
However, having said that, it does not put off the hardy do it yourself person who is determined to have a go at part, or all, of a kitchen installation project.
Use this link to go to our DIY kitchen design and installation page.
Here’s the science …
Across European countries, more and more in the UK, and specifically in the United States there are regulations and guidelines to adhere to where building work and services installations are being undertaken.
The UK is generally following requirements from the European Union with regards to permit requirements and regulating refurbishment projects - especially where there are gas, electricity and water alterations to be completed.
Please click on the links to find out what you can and can’t do under Part P Electrical Regulations that came into force a few years ago.
You should know that it is very dangerous to fit any gas appliances or pipe-work unless the fitter is a CORGI registered Kitchen Gas Installation Fitter. The fitter should show identification confirming this registration.
There are less regulations concerning water and drainage however, it is the cause of many over-charges from Kitchen installation companies as they can rightly claim that the condition and size of discharge pipes could not be assessed until the kitchen is ripped out. To help you understand a few of the basic elements of water and drainage, we have included this Water Guidelines section.
Finally, to help you assess the positioning of appliances and review other aspects of your kitchen remodeling project, please follow this link to our Kitchen Health and Safety page.
Knowledge is power; we hope with this little extra knowledge you can enjoy and contribute more to the very important part of your home improvement project … the kitchen installation.
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