Installation is where a well-made kitchen is either finished properly or spoiled. Level, plumb and scribed to the wall is the whole job, and on an older Cape Town property that takes longer than the manufacturing did.
Some companies supply and install as one contract; others supply only. Both work, but they are priced differently. Full scope is under Kitchen Renovations Cape Town.
Say whether you need fitting only or supply and install, and send the dimensions.
Get a Custom Installation QuoteScribing, and Why It Costs
Almost no wall in an older home is straight or square. Scribing means cutting each end panel to follow the actual wall line so there is no tapering gap. It is hand work, it cannot be done in a factory, and it is the single clearest difference between a fitted kitchen and an assembled one.
Custom Kitchen Installation Prices in Cape Town
| Item | Indicative range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Install custom cupboards | R1,800 – R3,500 per linear metre | More scribing and adjustment. |
| Install supplied flat-pack | R1,200 – R2,500 per linear metre | Assembly included. |
| Strip-out and disposal | R3,500 – R12,000 | Charged partly by rubble volume. |
| Scribing to out-of-square walls | R450 – R1,500 per run | Hand work on site. |
| Countertop installation labour | R500 – R2,000 per m² | Stone needs more hands. |
| Appliance connection | R650 – R2,500 each | Hard-wired items need an electrician. |
| Full install, medium kitchen | R18,000 – R45,000 | Strip-out through second fix. |
| Snag and adjustment visit | R650 – R1,800 | Doors settle after a few weeks. |
These are indicative market ranges, not a quotation. They are compiled from published South African kitchen pricing to give you a starting point for budgeting. They are not the rate card of any company on this platform.
Supply-and-install puts one company on the hook if something does not fit. Splitting supply from fitting can save money, but a dispute over whether a problem is a manufacturing or a fitting error is very hard to resolve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does scribing mean?
Cutting an end panel to follow the actual wall line rather than assuming the wall is straight. It removes the tapering gap you otherwise get in older homes.
It is hand work on site and is the clearest difference between a fitted kitchen and an assembled one.
Can I supply my own cabinetry and just pay for fitting?
Yes, and it is common. Expect R1,200 to R2,500 a linear metre for flat-pack. Be aware it splits responsibility if something does not fit.
How long does installation take?
Cabinetry usually goes in over two to four days. Stone templating then adds one to two weeks before the tops arrive, and second fix is another day or two.
Should I expect a snag visit?
Yes. Doors and drawers settle in the first few weeks and usually need one adjustment. Ask whether that visit is included before you sign.
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