Breakfast bar installation in Exeter
Professional breakfast bar installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
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Typical Duration
Half day
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional breakfast bar installation - custom worktop bars with proper support structure. Extends your kitchen workspace and adds casual dining seating. A straightforward upgrade that transforms how your kitchen works.
Change How You Use Your Kitchen
A breakfast bar changes everything - somewhere to perch for morning coffee, help with homework while cooking, or casual meals without setting the dining table. It's one of the most practical kitchen upgrades.
☕ More than just seating. Extra worktop space, social cooking zone, homework supervision spot - all in one.
Why Add a Breakfast Bar
| ✅ The Benefits | ❌ Without One |
|---|---|
| Casual dining space | Always setting the table |
| Extra worktop area | Never enough prep space |
| Social cooking zone | Back to guests while cooking |
| Quick meal spot | Everything formal |
What You Get
🔧 Full Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Survey | Space measured, options discussed |
| Design | Layout and supports planned |
| Build | Support structure constructed |
| Fit | Worktop installed |
| Finish | Edges finished, supports complete |
📦 Bar Types
- Peninsula (extends from kitchen)
- Island (freestanding)
- Raised bar (higher level)
- Wall-mounted (folds down)
Pricing Guide
| Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Any breakfast bar | Half day+ | Quote |
Breakfast bars vary significantly - I'll quote based on your specific kitchen and requirements.
Perfect For...
✅ Open plan living - Defines cooking vs dining
✅ Existing kitchens - Easy upgrade
✅ Families - Homework supervision central
✅ Small kitchens - Work harder with less space
Why Choose Us for Breakfast bar installation in Exeter?
Custom size to fit your kitchen
Proper support structure - no sagging
Matches or complements existing worktops
Creates casual dining and workspace
What to Expect
Step 1: Survey & Design
Space measured, layout options discussed, support method determined, materials chosen.
Step 2: Install
Supporting structure built, worktop fitted, supports installed, edges finished.
Step 3: Complete
Seams sealed, ready to use, care instructions given.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Jigsaw for worktop cutting
- Drill
- Spirit level
- Support brackets/legs
- Worktop sealant
📐 Key steps
- Plan support method before buying worktop
- Check for sufficient overhang (250-300mm for seating)
- Ensure supports can take the load
- Level is essential - use shims if needed
- Seal all cut edges
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Insufficient support for overhang
- Not accounting for seating space behind stools
- Worktop edges left unsealed
- Too little knee room (250mm minimum)
💡 Pro trick: Don't buy bar stools until the bar is fitted. Measure the exact height you need - there's more variation in bar heights than you'd think, and wrong-height stools are uncomfortable.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📏 Space behind stools - remember you need 800mm+ behind occupied stools to walk past. Kitchen workflow shouldn't be blocked.
Materials:
- Laminate is affordable and practical
- Solid wood is warm but needs maintenance
- Stone is premium but cold to touch
- Match or contrast your existing worktop
Sizing:
- 600mm width per person minimum
- 250-300mm overhang for knee room
- 900mm height suits regular chairs
- 1000mm+ needs proper bar stools
Frequently Asked Questions
What options are there for design?
Peninsula bars extend from existing worktop at right angles. Island bars are freestanding. Raised bars sit higher than worktop level. Wall-mounted bars fold down when not needed. I'll advise what works in your space.
What worktop materials work?
Same as kitchen worktops - laminate, solid wood, granite, quartz. Matching your existing gives a unified look. Contrasting materials can work as a design feature.
How is a breakfast bar supported?
Depends on size. Small overhangs use brackets or cantilever supports. Larger bars need leg supports - single pedestal, two legs, or metal frame. The support method is both structural and aesthetic.
Can you add one to an existing kitchen?
Usually yes. It's one of the easier kitchen upgrades - no major plumbing or electrics typically needed. The main constraint is available space.
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