Richmond upon Thames · London
Fitted Cupboards in Richmond upon Thames
From one end of Richmond upon Thames to the other, we design and make fitted cupboards for your room. Every job starts with a design visit, then a written quote.
Planning fitted cupboards in Richmond upon Thames?
Fitted cupboards in every part of Richmond upon Thames
What it covers: built-in cupboards for hallways, landings, utility rooms and boot rooms. Choose your neighbourhood from the list for local details, or get in touch to arrange a design visit.
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About fitted cupboards in Richmond upon Thames
Few walls in an older house are truly straight, and floors often slope. Every cupboard is scribed, trimmed by hand to meet the wall, then set level on adjustable feet or a plinth. Skirting boards, picture rails and coving are cut around or met neatly, so the cupboard looks as if it has always been there. We make fitted cupboards from birch plywood and moisture-resistant MDF with a spray-painted or hand-painted finish, and people most often get in touch about making use of an awkward alcove or corner and floor-to-ceiling storage in a flat.
Period rooms often have skirting boards, picture rails, cornices or coving for the furniture to meet. We cut and scribe the furniture around them on site, so it looks as though it was always there. How long the fitting takes depends on the size of the cupboards and the room, and the fitting days are agreed in your quote.
- You get in touch and let us know where the cupboards should go.
- We visit, take careful measurements and go through the design with you. For a boiler cupboard, we plan for the clearances and ventilation in the manufacturer’s instructions.
- We send a quote that sets out the design, the materials and the finish.
- The cupboards are made at our workshop.
- The cupboards are fitted in your home and trimmed to follow the walls.
Quotes in Richmond upon Thames
The finish affects the cost: spray painting happens in the workshop, and hand painting can be done in your home. Your choice, along with the size and the fittings, is reflected in the written quote.
What you get with us
- Every London borough and the City of London covered
- Built in our workshop and fitted in your home
- Moisture-resistant MDF and birch plywood
- 300+ projects completed
Getting a quote
Prices are quoted for your room, once we’ve measured and talked through the design. Because every room is different, the quote comes after the design visit. To arrange a visit, message us from the contact page.
Local landmarks in Twickenham
Around Twickenham, we cover homes near The Cabbage Patch pub, St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School and Marble Hill Park, among other places. Also close by are Richmond upon Thames School (less than half a mile north) and St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (under half a mile east). The closest station to Twickenham is Twickenham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are South Middlesex Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Treaty Centre (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Twickenham include Ham Lands.
Fitted cupboards for homes across Richmond upon Thames
From Twickenham, Richmond and Teddington to the quieter streets, homes across Richmond upon Thames have awkward spaces worth using. It could be beneath the stairs, in a window bay, in a hallway or in the eaves. Fitted cupboards are designed for the space as it is.
The biggest shares of homes in Richmond upon Thames were built before 1919 (about 38%) and between 1919 and 1939 (about 24%), based on the Valuation Office Agency’s 2025 council tax data. Knowing roughly when a home was built helps, because walls and fixings change from one era to the next. Of the 19 places we have local pages for in Richmond upon Thames, 9 have their centre inside a conservation area, according to Historic England’s data. The rules mainly cover the outside of buildings, so fitted furniture inside a house doesn’t normally need planning permission.
We cover the whole of London, so homes in Richmond upon Thames are well within our area. If you are unsure about access or parking, mention it when you get in touch.
Twickenham: Richmond House, about 0.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area. For a period home anywhere nearby, an old boiler or airing cupboard can be rebuilt with proper shelves. If your home is as old as some of the listed buildings nearby, such as Church of All Hallows, original features like shutters, panelling and fireplaces are worth designing around. For a listed home, fixing into original features can need listed building consent.
What we don’t do
Before you plan the job, it helps to know what we don’t do:
- Work on a boiler, which is for an engineer on the Gas Safe Register
- Relocating meters or the fuse board
- New sockets, lighting or wiring (your electrician)
Why people ask for fitted cupboards in Richmond upon Thames
When a house gains a utility or boot room, people want it fitted out properly. There are appliances, coats, boots and cleaning things to fit in, and fitted cupboards can bring order to them.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting in touch:
- Tidying away the gas and electricity meters
- Somewhere for coats, shoes and bags
- A linen cupboard on the landing
- Space for laundry, cleaning things and boots
Pricing fitted cupboards in Richmond upon Thames
When we put a quote together, we consider:
- Doors and drawers, and how many
- Whether you choose a spray or hand-painted finish
- Awkward walls, sloping ceilings and uneven floors
- Access to the room, such as stairs, lifts and narrow halls
In London, parking can affect the price. The boroughs run controlled parking zones across much of the city, so we may need a visitor permit, a paid bay or a suspended bay near your home. Tell us about parking during the design visit.
What to send when you contact us
Some details help us understand the job before we visit. When you get in touch, it helps to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Anything in the way, such as radiators, sockets, switches, a boiler or meters
- Rough measurements, even if they’re only to the nearest few centimetres
- Photos of the whole wall or room, including the floor and ceiling
The quote is built from the design visit. We measure the room properly, check how the walls and floors run and go through the design with you. Afterwards, we send a written quote. To arrange the visit, get in touch through our contact form.
Before and after fitting day
Looking after painted furniture is simple with a little care. A few things help it stay looking good:
- Look at your lease before fixing to the walls
- Mention any parking or lift rules
- Make sure walls are dry before we fit
- Leave room in front of the meters
Once the cupboards are fitted, the paint needs time to cure fully. Treat the doors gently at first and wipe them with a soft, damp cloth only. After that, a soft cloth and mild soapy water is all they need.
Before the design visit, think about what will go in each cupboard. Coats, shoes, cleaning things and bedding all need different depths and fittings, and knowing this early saves changes later.
Flats, conversions and lettings
If you live in a flat, getting the furniture in is planned from the start. At the design visit, we measure the stairs, the landings, any lift and the doors, so the furniture can be made in sections that fit through without a struggle.
Some blocks ask for notice before trades arrive, often through a building manager or concierge. If there is a lift, it may need booking, and its size matters when we plan the sections. Mention it when you get in touch.
Questions from Richmond upon Thames
Will the cupboards fit my uneven walls?
Yes, it is something we deal with all the time. Few walls in a period house are straight, so we scribe and level every cupboard.
Do I need to be at home on fitting day?
We need someone to let us in at the start of the day. It also helps to have someone around at the end, so we can go over the finished furniture together.
Can you build a cupboard around a boiler?
Yes, provided the cupboard keeps to the boiler maker’s instructions. We allow for the clearances and ventilation it needs and make sure an engineer can reach it.
How much does a fitted cupboard cost?
Prices are quoted for your room, once we’ve measured and talked through the design. Size, fittings and finish all affect the price. To arrange a design visit, drop us a line using the contact form.
Can you build a cupboard over the fuse board and meters?
Yes. We can build a cupboard that hides them neatly and still leaves them reachable. Moving them isn’t our work, as that is a job for your supplier or electrician.
What happens at the design visit?
We measure the space and discuss the design, materials and finish. We also check the walls and floors and note radiators, sockets and other things in the way, then send a quote in writing.
How long does fitting take?
How long the fitting takes depends on how many cupboards there are and where they go, and your quote sets out the fitting days. We will talk it through at the measuring visit.