Kitchen & Bathroom Fitters in Milton Keynes

Checking a fitter's trade credentials

Kitchen and bathroom projects often involve gas, water and electrical work, so it helps to confirm who does what. Any gas appliance work, such as moving a boiler or fitting a gas hob, must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and notifiable electrical work should meet Part P of the Building Regulations, usually through a scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT. Plumbers may hold WaterSafe or CIPHE membership, and some fitters belong to TrustMark or the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installers, which you can verify against the relevant register.

Quotes, contracts and guarantees

Ask for an itemised written quote that separates labour, materials and any subcontracted trades, and check whether removal and disposal of the old kitchen or bathroom is included. Confirm the fitter carries public liability insurance, agree a payment schedule rather than paying large sums up front, and get any guarantee on workmanship in writing. For larger renovations it is worth confirming who is responsible for building control sign-off where structural or notifiable work is involved.