What documents should I ask a Glasgow kitchen fitter for?
You should ask a Glasgow kitchen fitter for a public liability insurance certificate, Gas Safe or SELECT registration ID, most recent Companies House filing and a written fixed-price quote before signing anything.
Legitimate fitters expect to be asked and hand these over on the second visit as standard. A fitter who hesitates, promises to email later or waves off the request is the fitter you do not hire. Every expert fitter in our team holds these on file and we re-check annually.
How many quotes should I get for a Glasgow kitchen?
You should get three fixed-price quotes for a Glasgow kitchen — one is not enough to benchmark, and more than three usually means you are shopping on price alone rather than fit.
Three quotes on identical scope typically span a 25–35% price range in the Glasgow market. The middle quote is usually the most honest. Rock-bottom outliers almost always miss line items (waste removal, snagging, worktop templating) that reappear as extras mid-install.
What warranty should a Glasgow kitchen fitter offer?
A Glasgow kitchen fitter should offer a minimum 12-month workmanship warranty on the install itself, separate from the manufacturer warranties on cabinetry (typically 10 years) and appliances (typically 2 years).
Workmanship warranty covers the fit — level worktops, aligned cabinet doors, sealed sinks, square plinths. It does not cover product failure, which falls under the manufacturer. Every fitter in our team offers a documented 12-month minimum workmanship warranty as a condition of joining our team.
What are the red flags when choosing a Glasgow kitchen fitter?
Red flags include a request for cash-only payment, a deposit above 30%, no written contract, no traceable business address and pressure to sign the same day the quote is issued.
Legitimate fitters are booked weeks ahead and do not need you to sign today. A large upfront cash payment removes your consumer protection under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. If any of these red flags appear, stop the process and get a second opinion — the risk to a five-figure spend is too high.
10-point vetting checklist summary
| # | Check | Pass criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Companies House / trading status | Registered UK business, 3+ years |
| 2 | Public liability insurance | £2m+, current certificate |
| 3 | Gas Safe registration | Registered engineer for gas work |
| 4 | Electrical registration | SELECT or NICEIC registered |
| 5 | Written fixed-price quote | Itemised, signed, dated |
| 6 | Independent reviews | 20+ on Trustpilot / Google, recent |
| 7 | References | 3 named recent clients, contactable |
| 8 | Portfolio | Photos of completed local projects |
| 9 | Deposit terms | No more than 25% up front |
| 10 | Warranty | Minimum 12 months workmanship |