What should a Glasgow kitchen fitter quote contain?
A Glasgow kitchen fitter quote should contain itemised labour, cabinetry, worktops, appliances, disposal, contingency for structural finds, deposit terms, staged-payment schedule, workmanship warranty and start date — all on one signed document.
Missing line items are where the cheaper quote hides the delta. If waste removal, worktop templating, snagging revisits or the final clean are not on the quote, they will appear as extras. Ask for them to be added to every quote before comparing.
Is fixed-price or day rate better in Glasgow?
Fixed-price is better on any Glasgow kitchen with a defined scope; day rate only makes sense when structural work reveals unknowns and even then should be capped at a written maximum.
Fixed-price transfers scope risk from you to the fitter. Day rate keeps the risk with you — a fitter working slowly or discovering unexpected issues extends the bill. Reputable Glasgow fitters can quote fixed-price on 90% of jobs because they have seen the tenement and semi-detached patterns often enough to price them.
How much deposit is normal in Glasgow?
A normal Glasgow kitchen fitter deposit is 15–25% of the total, paid at contract sign-off to secure the manufacturing slot, followed by staged payments on delivery, first fix and sign-off.
Deposits above 30% are a warning sign — legitimate fitters have supplier credit lines and do not need the client's money to buy cabinetry. Never pay a deposit in cash and never pay into a personal bank account. Business bank account and credit-card payment protect you under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
How do I compare three Glasgow kitchen fitter quotes?
You compare three Glasgow kitchen fitter quotes by giving all three identical scope, identical cabinetry brand and range, identical worktop material, then reviewing each itemised quote line by line for missing items.
A 25–35% spread across three quotes on identical scope is normal. The middle quote is usually the most honest. Rock-bottom outliers almost always miss line items that reappear mid-install; ceiling outliers usually add features you did not ask for. Use the deep node comparing quotes for the line-by-line method.
Typical Glasgow kitchen fitter labour bands
| Project size | Units | Labour range | On-site time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small like-for-like | Up to 12 | £2,000–£6,000 | 5–10 days |
| Medium refit | 12–20 | £4,000–£10,000 | 10–15 days |
| Large / open-plan | 20+ or island | £8,000–£18,000 | 15–25 days |
| Reconfiguration | Walls moved | +£3,000–£8,000 on top | +5–10 days |