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Last updated: 10 February 2025
How to find and hire worktop fitters
Need someone you trust to fit a worktop in your kitchen? Here, we'll show you how to find and hire worktop fitters you can rely on.
Designing a new kitchen is very exciting and the worktop is one of the key components.
If your kitchen cabinets have been fitted but you’re still looking for someone to fit your worktops - or you simply want to replace your current ones - then you're probably wondering how to find and hire quality worktop fitters in your area.
Here's the full lowdown.
How to find worktop fitters quickly and easily
Ready to jump straight in and find reliable worktop fitters near you? We have two simple ways to help.
Option 1: Request a quote
When you need a professional tradesperson pronto, use our ‘request a quote’ form.
Just add your details and our worktop fitters near you will contact you shortly.
Option 2: Browse our online trade directory
Got a few minutes to browse? Insert your postcode into the box below. Then, search our directory of local worktop fitters.
It’s an easy and reliable way to find highly-rated professionals in your area.
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Which trades make the best local worktop fitters?
You may be thinking to yourself, what trade do I need to call upon to fit my worktop? Well, the answer isn’t completely straightforward.
You will need either a kitchen fitter, a carpenter or a joiner. All of these tradespeople will be able to do the job for you, whether or not they market themselves specifically as a ‘worktop fitter’.
Top tips for hiring the best worktop fitters near you
You don't just want to hire any worktop fitter near you. Rather, you want to hire an experienced and reliable worktop fitter you know you can trust to carry out a quality job. Here are our top tips.
1. Ask your neighbours, friends and family
A great way of finding worktop fitters in your area is to ask your friends, family and neighbours for recommendations.
This way, you’ll have a first-hand account of a worktop fitter's level of service and professionalism from someone you trust.
For any recommendations you get, always make sure to check whether they’re on Checkatrade. If they are, then you know they've been checked and approved by us.
2. Ask other tradespeople for recommendations
Reliable tradespeople like to work with other reliable tradespeople.
So, if you’ve previously worked with a tradesperson such as a builder, tiler or electrician who's done a great job, ask them to recommend good worktop fitters in your area.
Chances are they’ll be more than happy to recommend worktop fitters for the job.
3. Listed to previous customers
Always read reviews to find out what other homeowners think of any worktop fitters you're considering. That way, you can be sure to choose someone who others rate.
Better still, when you’ve narrowed down your choice for the worktop fitter you might want to hire, ask for references from previous customers – and follow up with them.
Get in touch to ask how the job went, whether they were happy with everything, and whether they would work with that worktop fitter again.
4. Search online directories like Checkatrade
A really fast way to find a good worktop fitter is to search online directories like Checkatrade.
At Checkatrade, all our members have to pass up to 12 checks. So, you know they’re the real deal.
You can head over to their profile to see photos of their recent work, learn more about them and read the latest reviews from people in your area.
Best of all, not only are our members checked, but our reviews are too. So, you know you can trust the reviews you see.
See which local worktop fitters we’ve checked and recommended for your job by searching your postcode below.
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What questions should I ask a worktop fitter before hiring them?
Ask these questions to any worktop fitters you're considering to get a feel for whether they're the right tradesperson for the job.
What kind of experience do you have? Do you have photos of any similar projects that you’ve carried out?
Have you got references or testimonials that I could have a look at?
Do you carry out the work yourself or do you have someone else who you work with to help? If so, are they qualified?
Will I receive an itemised quotation?
How much does it cost to fit a worktop in the UK?
The average labour cost to install kitchen worktops is £100 per m2.
That said, the exact cost will vary depending on the type of worktop you've chosen. For instance, because stone is much heavier and trickier to deal with, it’s likely to be more expensive to install than a laminate worktop.
Of course, you'll also need to factor in the cost of the worktop itself - unless you've already purchased it.
Worktop prices can range hugely. You're looking at around £500 for a 5m length of laminate. Meanwhile, the same length of granite is likely to cost roughly £850.
For more details, head over to our guide on the cost of replacing kitchen worktops.
How long does worktop fitting take?
How long it takes to fit a kitchen worktop will depend largely on the type and size of the worktop you choose.
However, it takes on average one to two days to replace a kitchen worktop.
Can you fit a kitchen worktop yourself?
Yes, you absolutely can but it depends if you trust your own personal skillset in carrying out a good job. You’ll need the right tools and will have to be able to handle the worktop yourself.
You can learn how to fit a kitchen worktop in our dedicated guide.
Be aware that it's easy to make a small mistake if you're fitting a worktop for the first time. This could affect the look of your kitchen, or worse, prevent your worktop from fitting properly. The last thing you want is to have to fork out on expensive replacement costs to remedy your errors.
With that in mind, we would always recommend hiring a skilled professional to fit your worktop. They'll have all the skills, knowledge and experience needed to install it to a high standard that you can be proud of.
Ready to hire a worktop fitter?
Once you’re ready to go ahead, try our online search feature. Just type in your postcode and you’re one click away from a range of different experts.
To erase that ‘fingers crossed’ feeling that comes with inviting someone into your home, our members all pass 12 thorough background checks. We also verify customer reviews to make sure they’re legit. We’re so confident in our members that we even offer a guarantee of up to £1,000 if there are any issues with your worktop (T&Cs apply).
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