Professional Pricing, Built on Experience & Expertise
At Kitchen Standards, our pricing reflects the level of knowledge, detail, and accountability involved in delivering truly professional kitchen inspection and sign-off services.
With decades of experience across kitchen design, supply, installation, and quality control, we understand exactly how a kitchen should be finished — and where problems are most likely to occur. Every service we offer is carried out with precision, independence, and a commitment to protecting your investment.
Our pricing is fully transparent and structured around the time, expertise, and reporting required to carry out a thorough inspection properly. No rushed visits, Just clear, professional assessments backed by real industry experience.
Whether you are a homeowner seeking reassurance, a developer requiring independent verification, or a showroom looking to uphold consistent standards, our services are designed to provide confidence, clarity, and complete peace of mind.
Our Pricing
Kitchen Installation Inspection
Basic Report
£149
A detailed on-site inspection designed to assess the overall quality, safety and finish of a fitted kitchen.
This service is ideal for homeowners who want peace of mind that their kitchen has been installed correctly before sign-off or final payment.
What’s included:
- Full visual inspection of the kitchen installation
- Cabinet alignment, level and fixing checks
- Worktop installation review (joins, overhangs, finishing)
- Appliance installation & clearances
- Door, drawer and hinge operation
- Fit and finish assessment
- Sealant, trims and finishing detail checks
- Safety and installation compliance review
- Identification of visible defects or poor workmanship
- Professional written summary of findings
Ideal for:
- Homeowners
- Renovation projects
- New kitchen installations
Pre-handover checks
✔ Clear, easy-to-understand summary
✔ Independent and unbiased
✔ Ideal before final payment
Detailed Snagging Report
Comprehensive Report
£249
A more in-depth inspection designed for clients who want a thorough, documented assessment of their kitchen installation, including all workmanship, finishing and compliance issues.
This service goes beyond a basic inspection and provides a professional snagging report suitable for new build handovers, property purchases, property offer back-up, installers, developers or warranty discussions.
What’s included:
- Everything in the Kitchen Inspection
- Detailed snagging report with written explanations
- Photographic evidence of all issues
- Workmanship and installation quality assessment
- Cabinetry, doors, drawers and alignment checks
- Appliance installation compliance
- Worktop fitting, joins, support and finishing
- Plumbing & visible services checks
- Sealant, mitres, panels and trim inspection
- Identification of potential future issues
- Clear action list for rectification
Ideal for:
- New build properties
- Developers & house builders
- High-value kitchen installations
- Dispute resolution or quality verification
- Clients wanting a professional paper trail
✔ Detailed written & photographic report
✔ Clear, professional format
✔ Suitable for installers, developers or warranty claims
✔ Highlights issues before they become costly problems
6 or 12 Month Professional Maintenance Service & Ongoing Quality Support
Tailored Service
From £190
6 or 12 Month Professional Maintenance Service
A long-term care service designed to protect your kitchen investment, maintain performance, and keep everything operating exactly as it should — long after installation.
Unlike basic inspections, this is a hands-on maintenance and adjustment service, carried out by an experienced kitchen installation manager.
What This Service Includes
Our aftercare visits are designed to mirror the kind of attention normally only provided by premium kitchen manufacturers or showrooms.
Each visit includes:
✔ Full inspection of all cabinets, doors and drawers
✔ Adjustment of hinges, runners and soft-close mechanisms
✔ Re-alignment of doors and panels where movement has occurred
✔ Plinth checking, refitting and levelling
✔ Worktop visual inspection and joint checks
✔ Appliance housing and fitment checks
✔ Identification of wear, movement or potential faults
✔ Adjustments carried out on-site where possible
This service ensures your kitchen continues to function, look and perform exactly as it should — not just when it’s new, but long-term.
Available Plans
BRONZE – One-Off Inspection & Adjustment Visit
£220 per visit
✔ One scheduled inspection & adjustment visit
✔ Full functional check of all components
✔ Written condition report
Ideal for:
- Homeowners whose kitchen is starting to feel tired or slightly out of alignment
- Properties where doors, drawers or hinges need re-setting after settling
- Customers wanting peace of mind that everything is still functioning correctly
- New homeowners who’ve inherited an existing kitchen
- Landlords preparing a property for new tenants
- Anyone wanting a professional check without committing to ongoing care
SILVER – 12-Month Aftercare Plan
Subscription Service:
£190 per annum
✔ One scheduled inspection & adjustment visit
✔ Full functional check of all components ✔ Discounted appliances ✔ Written condition report
Ideal for:
- Homeowners who want their kitchen to stay looking and working like new
- Kitchens that have recently been installed and need a professional check-over after settling
- Busy households where minor adjustments get overlooked
- Customers who want reassurance everything is performing as it should
- Landlords wanting a scheduled annual inspection for rental properties
- Anyone wanting preventative maintenance rather than costly future repairs
GOLD – 6 & 12-Month Aftercare Plan
Subscription Service:
£340 per annum
✔ Two scheduled visits (6 & 12 months)
✔ Full inspection and adjustments at each visit
✔ Priority booking
✔ Ongoing condition monitoring ✔ Discounted appliances and installation fee ✔ Discounted installation costs
Ideal For:
- High-value or bespoke kitchens where long-term care is essential
- Homeowners who want complete peace of mind
- Properties with heavy daily use (family homes, rentals, holiday lets)
- Clients who want priority service and ongoing condition monitoring
- Developers or landlords managing multiple properties
- Anyone who wants their kitchen maintained to showroom standard
Why Choose Our Aftercare Service
✔ Experienced kitchen professionals ✔ Fully employed with a minimum of 25 years experience
✔ Not a handyman service — specialist knowledge
✔ Prevents expensive repairs later
✔ Maintains smooth operation and finish
✔ Protects your kitchen’s long-term value
✔ Independent, honest, and professional
Professional Kitchen Installation Quality Control
Independent quality control for kitchen showrooms, developers & high-end installations
£ POA Bespoke Service
This service provides independent, professional oversight of kitchen installations — ensuring every project meets the standards expected by your brand, your clients, and your reputation.
Designed specifically for kitchen showrooms, developers and property professionals, our installation oversight service acts as an additional layer of quality control, helping to identify issues early, reduce costly call-backs, and ensure every kitchen is signed off with confidence.
We focus purely on inspection, reporting and professional assessment — giving you clear, unbiased feedback on installation quality, workmanship and overall presentation.
What’s Included – Professional Installation Oversight
Our service covers the full inspection process from a professional installer’s perspective, with a structured report provided after each visit.
✔ Full Installation Inspection
- Cabinet installation quality and alignment
- Fixings, levels, spacing and consistency
- Worktop installation and finishing
- Appliance fitting and integration
- Door, drawer and hinge operation
- Plinths, panels, fillers and trim
- Sealant quality and finishing detail
✔ Quality Control & Compliance Checks
- Identification of workmanship issues
- Visual safety and installation compliance checks
- Ventilation and access considerations
- Finish quality and presentation review
- Confirmation that installation meets expected industry standards
✔ Professional Snagging & Reporting
- Clear, structured snagging list (where required)
- Written observations in plain English
- Priority marking for issues found
- Photo references where necessary
- Ideal for passing to installers or contractors
✔ Independent Sign-Off Support
- Acts as a neutral third-party inspection
- Supports showroom handovers
- Helps protect brand reputation
- Reduces disputes and re-visits
- Ensures installations are ready for client handover or final payment
Travel & Coverage
All prices include travel within a 15 mile radius of CW2 Postcode.
Additional travel costs may apply for inspections & services outside this area.
