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What is a Dry Fit Kitchen Installation?

When you begin researching your renovation, you’ll often come across the term “Dry Fit.” In the industry, this refers to a specific, streamlined installation process focused on the “furniture” of the kitchen rather than the utility connections.

We know that many homeowners already have trusted local plumbers or electricians, or perhaps they are managing a larger extension where these trades are already on-site. A Dry Fit installation is designed to slot perfectly into that workflow. We take responsibility for the precision joinery, the structural integrity of the cabinetry, and the flawless aesthetic finish, while leaving the “live” water, gas, and electrical connections to your designated third-party contractors.

It is the professional way to ensure your kitchen looks spectacular and is built to last, providing you with the flexibility to manage your own utility services.

Our Dry Fit Service Includes:

  • Comprehensive Technical Survey: Before a single cabinet is ordered, we conduct a meticulous site survey to verify dimensions, check wall integrity, and identify service points.

  • Trade Liaison & Coordination: We don’t work in a vacuum. We proactively communicate with your chosen plumbers and electricians, providing them with technical layouts so their “first fix” work aligns perfectly with our unit installation.

  • Structural Cabinetry Assembly: Expert construction and leveling of all base, wall, and larder units to ensure a perfectly plumb foundation.

  • Precision Mounting: Secure installation of units to walls and floors, ensuring the layout matches your design down to the millimeter.

  • Worktop Fabrication: Professional cutting, jointing, and securing of your work surfaces, including cut-outs for sinks and hobs.

  • Specialist Joinery: The fitting of all decorative elements, including cornices, pelmets, plinths, and bespoke end panels.

  • Bespoke Carpentrey: Any bespoke, onsite carpentry undertaken. Lieasing with designer to bring bespoke visions to life.

  • Component Alignment: Fine-tuning of all hinges, soft-close mechanisms, and drawer runners for effortless operation.

  • Hardware Installation: Symmetrical drilling and fitting of all handles and knobs.

  • Appliance Installation: Positioning of integrated appliances into their respective housings, ready for final connection.

 

Your Vision, Our Precision

A Dry Fit installation is about more than just “fitting cupboards”—it’s about ensuring the architectural heart of your home is built with millimetre precision. If you have your other trades people ready to go and simply need the highest standard of cabinetry craftsmanship to bring the room to life, Then a “dry Fit” Kitchen installation is the right choice for you.

Let’s discuss your plans. Get in touch today for a free consultation and let’s get your project moving.