Removing old kitchen - how easy?

Joannaclaire

We're replacing our kitchen (if and when our new one from ikea ever arrives) and have offered our old one up for freecycling.

Being not very handy with tools, how easy is it to remove a kitchen? And what sort of tools will we need? Do we need a plumber to disconnect the sink and a gas man to disconnect the cooker or are these the sort of things one can diy?

bryanb

If you need to ask you probably need help to disconnect.

recyclingbox

very easy to do. just disconnect everything with approriate spanners/tools/hammer/blow torch...

Turn off the stopcock (water) and once you have hacked out all the pipes you will need to block off the ends while waiting for the new plumbing to be sorted.

DONT disconnect the gas cooker though. get that wrong the street goes up in smoke. use a CORGI for that bit.

also, You may find the units will collapse when you take it apart depending on how it was put in and how old it is.

although as the previous poster says if you need to ask you will probably need help. Kitchens are a big job....


recycler.

lynnexxxo

What about putting an ad on freecycle that someone can have the lot if they come and remove it or help you remove it ?

Worth a try.

Joannaclaire

Have already freecycled it as such - but the person who wants it is a lady with I suspect as much diy know-how as us. Re hacking our pipes - I just assumed the pipes would stay put and we'd... er remove the cabinets from around them somehow. Hmmm maybe we need to get a handyman type person to remove it.

ormus

the sink can be disconnected and either put the same taps back on (temp) or get some old ones. or fit 2 x service valves. you will need a tube cutter and 2 spanners.

the cooker should be a simple bayonet fitting. the valve (inside the female) will shut off when the male hose is removed.

cabinets could fall apart when removing, ie old and cheap quality.

real1314

Sink: get these (B&Q do 'em too, sometimes you can get 1 that does multiple sizes) http://www.screwfix.com/prods/49866/Hand-Tools/Plumbing-Tools/Pipe-Cutters/Forge-Steel-Pipe-Cutter-Set-2Pc?cm_re=SEARCHPROMO-_-PIPE%20CUTTER-_-49866

Use them to cut the supply pipes to the sink (turn off and drain the water first, and have a bucket & towel handy)
Disconnect the sink waste - might be worth having something to block off the remaining pipe - you can use a bit of plastic and a rubber band.

Gas cooker should be ok if it's a bayonet type fitting (flexi rubber hose going to a bulky brass fitting) - self sealing.

Cupboards - hammer, jemmy bar, screwdrivers, pliers - repeat until done.

OddjobKIA

as the second poster says if you need task for help then you will need help...

otherwise apart from plumbing nd gas and electic and you dont want to pass the kitchen on

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