The pros and cons of fitting your own kitchen

Getting rid of your old kitchen must be done correctly. If you're handling your own installation, check with your nearest recycling centre to see if they take old carcasses, worktops, and appliances. If they don’t, you’ll need to hire a skip or a specialist removal company.

At Magnet, we're proud to partner with Used Kitchen Exchange, offering homeowners the opportunity to sell their pre-loved kitchen onto a new buyer as part of a Magnet installation. We commit to a free-of-charge collection and recycling of your pre-loved kitchen should it not meet the Rehome acceptance criteria.

Gas and electrical work should always be handled by professionals. Adding electrical outlets and connecting gas pipework requires skilled tradespeople with industry certifications. When you’re drawing up your budget, be sure to include the costs for hiring a gas engineer and an electrician.

Some worktops, like granite, require specialised cutting tools. To achieve precise, seamless joints and proper integration with your hob and sink, consider hiring a joiner. Even if you decide to fit the rest of the kitchen yourself, this is one area where you won’t want to cut corners.

Fitting your own kitchen is one of the biggest DIY projects you’ll ever undertake, and there’s every chance you’ll make a mistake (big or small). It’s also one area where you’ll want the finished product to look perfect. When you’re weighing up the pros and cons of doing it yourself, take into account how much money you’ll save in the short term versus the cost of correcting mistakes in the longer term.