Kitchen setup new home in Exeter
Professional kitchen setup new home services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
New home kitchen fully set up and ready to use. Everything unpacked, organized, and put away - appliances tested, cupboards sorted, so you can cook dinner tonight instead of ordering pizza again.
Cook Dinner Tonight, Not In Three Weeks
You've just moved house. You're exhausted. The last thing you want is to spend hours unpacking seventeen boxes of kitchen stuff while trying to find the kettle for your fifteenth cup of tea.
Let me sort your kitchen while you deal with everything else. You'll come home to a functional room where you can actually cook, not a disaster zone of boxes and bubble wrap.
💡 Pro tip: Book this for moving day itself or the day after. Having the kitchen sorted immediately makes the whole house feel more liveable.
The Difference Between Dumped And Done
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ Just Unpacked |
|---|---|
| Everyday items within easy reach | Everything randomly shoved wherever |
| Heavy pots low down, light stuff up high | Casserole dishes on the top shelf |
| Logical grouping (baking stuff together, etc.) | Spatula in one drawer, whisk in another |
| Appliances tested and working | Discover broken oven when you need it |
What I Actually Do
🔧 Full Kitchen Setup
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Unpack | All boxes opened, contents sorted |
| Organize | Cupboards and drawers set up logically |
| Test | Check all appliances actually work |
| Clean | Wipe down surfaces, sweep up packaging debris |
📦 End Result
- Functional kitchen ready to cook in
- Everything put away (not just stacked on counters)
- Appliances checked and working
- Boxes removed and flattened
- You can find things without opening every cupboard
Pricing Guide
| Kitchen Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small galley/compact kitchen | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Average family kitchen | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-£160 |
| Large kitchen, loads of stuff | 3.5-4 hrs | £185-£210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Time varies with how much you own and how well it was packed.
Perfect For...
✅ Moving day overwhelm - too much to do, not enough hours
✅ Back to work next day - need the kitchen functional fast
✅ Multiple small children - can't unpack while supervising toddlers
✅ Just can't face it - sometimes you need to outsource the boring stuff
Why Choose Us for Kitchen setup new home in Exeter?
Kitchen functional the day you move in
Everything unpacked and put away logically
Appliances tested and working
You can cook dinner instead of eating takeaway
What to Expect
Step 1: Stack & Assess
I'll have you point out which boxes are kitchen (or I'll find them), bring them all to the kitchen, and work out a logical plan.
Step 2: Unpack & Organize
Everything comes out, gets put in sensible places. I'll ask about your preferences for the main stuff, use common sense for the rest. Heavy items low, everyday items accessible.
Step 3: Test & Tidy
Quick check that oven, hob, dishwasher, and fridge all work. Boxes flattened, packaging binned, surfaces wiped down. Kitchen ready to use.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing your own kitchen setup? Here's how to make it less painful:
🔧 Strategy beats speed
- Empty all boxes into categories first (plates, glasses, pots, utensils)
- THEN decide where each category goes
- Don't unpack box-by-box putting random items away
📐 Logical organization
- Everyday dishes near the dishwasher
- Pots and pans near the hob
- Baking stuff together in one place
- Heavy items in lower cupboards (you'll thank yourself later)
- Glasses near the sink/fridge
✂️ Prioritize functionality
- Get the essentials done first (kettle, mugs, plates, cutlery)
- You can make tea while unpacking the rest
- Perfect organization can wait - functional matters more
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Trying to perfectly organize while unpacking (takes forever)
- Putting heavy casserole dishes on top shelves
- Not testing appliances before the movers leave
- Keeping boxes "to sort later" (they'll be there in 6 months)
💡 Pro trick: Before you unpack anything, run the dishwasher empty on a hot cycle. Cleans out any dust from the move and confirms it's working. Same with the oven - quick blast at 200°C to burn off any transit residue.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🍳 Need other rooms done too? If I'm setting up your kitchen, I can do bedrooms, living room, home office - whatever needs unpacking and organizing. More efficient to book me for a full day.
Appliance installation: If you need a washing machine connected, dishwasher plumbed in, or oven wired - that's separate electrical/plumbing work. But I can coordinate it all for you if needed.
Cleaning first: If the previous owners left the kitchen less than spotless, worth getting it properly cleaned before I unpack your stuff into it. I can arrange that too.
Found something broken? If we discover a broken appliance or damaged unit during setup, I'll let you know immediately so you can contact the estate agent/previous owner while it's fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does kitchen setup actually involve?
I unpack your boxes, put everything in sensible places (you can rearrange later if you want), check your appliances work, organize your cupboards and drawers, and basically get the kitchen to a point where you can actually cook. Much better than living out of boxes for three weeks.
Do you decide where everything goes?
I'll ask your preferences for the basics (where you want pots, plates, glasses, etc.) then use common sense for the rest. Heavy stuff low down, everyday items within reach, that sort of thing. It's your kitchen - if you want specific things in specific places, just tell me.
Can you test the appliances for me?
Yes - I'll check the oven heats, hob works, dishwasher runs, fridge is cooling. Basic functionality testing. If something's not working, you'll know straight away instead of discovering it three days later when you need it.
How long does a full kitchen setup take?
Average kitchen with 10-15 boxes is about 2-3 hours. Big family kitchen with loads of stuff might be 4 hours. Small galley kitchen could be done in 2. Depends how much you own and how organized your packing was.
What if I haven't got shelves or organizers yet?
I'll work with what you've got. If you want me to fit drawer organizers or shelf risers, bring them and I can install them. Otherwise I'll just get everything put away neatly in the cupboards and you can organize further later.
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