How to Prepare Your Home for a Professional Cabinet Installation

You’ve chosen your cabinets, finalized your layout, and booked your professional team from Installers (powered by Cabinet Warehouse Limited). The excitement is building! However, before our qualified crew arrives at your door, there are a few simple preparations you can make to ensure the day goes smoothly, stays on schedule, and avoids costly holdups.

Here is our ultimate homeowner preparation checklist for installation day.

1. Clear the Access Pathways Cabinetry modules are large, heavy, and awkward to carry. - Clear a wide, unobstructed path from your driveway or entry door directly to the installation room. - Remove loose rugs, floor mats, or low-hanging picture frames that could get bumped. - If you have hardwood or delicate floors, lay down cardboard or drop sheets in the pathways to prevent scratches.

2. Prepare the Installation Zone - **Dismantling Old Cabinets:** If you haven’t opted for our *Dismantle & Eco-Disposal* service, ensure your old kitchen, wardrobes, or shelving units are completely removed before we arrive. - **Wall Inspection:** Inspect the exposed walls. Plasterboard should be sound, dry, and clean. - **Services (Plumbing & Electrical):** Ensure all electrical wires are safely isolated and plumbing lines are capped off by licensed tradespeople before the new cabinets are anchored.

3. Flatpack Inventory Verification If you have purchased a flatpack system from IKEA, Mitre 10, or Bunnings: - Keep all boxes stacked neatly in an adjacent room or garage, sorted by size if possible. - **Do not open the boxes!** Let our installers open them as they build—this ensures tiny screws, brackets, and dowels don’t go missing. - Double-check that your delivery is complete and you have the packing slip ready.

4. Keep Kids and Pets Safe An installation site is full of active hazards: sharp tools, laser levels, heavy panels, and fast-moving team members. For their safety, please keep children and pets completely clear of the work area and pathways.

We'll Handle the Rest! By spending 30 minutes preparing your space, you help us work faster, keep your home safe, and ensure that your new dream kitchen or wardrobe is fully installed and sparkling by the end of the day.

*Have questions about your upcoming installation? Send us a message on WhatsApp at 022 649 4246, and our team will guide you through!*