IKEA Kitchen Installation Questions, Answered

If you have finalized the layout of your new kitchen, send me the layout plan and I’ll reply with an estimate within one business day. Use the estimate form or email me.

No PDF? You can share your design straight from the IKEA online planner. Once your layout is saved, click “Continue” in the upper right corner, then “Share”.

Absolutely. For a flat fee of $349 plus HST, I’ll come by, measure your current kitchen and create a layout plan for the new one.

I’ll email you the plan for approval. Changes and adjustments are included until you’re happy and we agree on a final layout. Read more about in-home planning →

Yes, as part of the in-home kitchen planning service. For a flat fee of $349 plus HST, I’ll come by, take the measurements and create a layout plan for your new kitchen.

No. The old kitchen should be in place when I come by, so we can talk about what works well in the current setup and what needs to change.

No, and neither is anyone else who claims to be. IKEA doesn’t issue any certification to kitchen installers. It simply doesn’t exist.

Why do some installers claim to be certified, then? I can only guess that they hope it makes them look better or more trustworthy, which isn’t necessarily the case.

Unfortunately not. IKEA delivers to your home for a fairly low fee and carries everything into the room of your choice.

I suggest placing all the boxes in a room next to the kitchen, or in the kitchen itself if there’s enough space.

It depends. Sorting everything by type is a big help: all cabinets together, all door and drawer fronts together, all panels together, and so on.

Sorting by location, with each cabinet in its own pile with its fronts and hardware, is not a good idea. Here’s a short video showing how I do it myself.

Not personally, but I work with a reliable person who will remove the old cabinets and countertops. He can’t help you dispose of them, though. Email me and I’ll put you in touch.

Tip: older kitchens are often easy to give away, as many people find them perfect for a cottage, basement or garage.

No, I can’t help with floors. I can tell you when the new floor should go in, though, since it depends on the type of floor. This video explains it.

You’ll need a licensed plumber and electrician for that work. My insurance company wouldn’t be happy if I did it without the required licence.

Email me to set up an in-home kitchen meeting, so I can check my calendar and get back to you with a time.

When you’re ready to lock in a week for your installation, you can book your start date here.

Usually two to five days. It depends on the size of the kitchen, and also on how many drawers, panels and other parts there are.

In most cases I start on a Monday and continue through the week until it’s done.

Yes. If any issue caused by wrong or faulty installation shows up within 5 years of the final installation date, I’ll fix it at no cost to you.

No, I never ask for a deposit.

Of course. When the installation is complete, I’ll email you an invoice.

The invoice is due on receipt, when the installation is finished.

Please note: if some panels go all the way down to the floor and have to wait until a floating floor is installed, I’ll invoice the installation in two parts: the main installation when it’s finished, and the remaining panels once they’re installed.

Cash, cheque, Interac or credit card. A 3% fee is added if you pay by credit card.

No, unfortunately not. I’ve opted out of the RBQ licence, so I only serve clients in Ontario.