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How does the IKEA kitchen measuring service work?

Our kitchen measurement service is a straightforward process designed to provide you with the accurate foundation you need for your kitchen plan. Here is a step-by-step guide to how it works, from initial consideration to having a complete set of measurements ready for your design.

1. Plan and prepare 
Before booking, it’s a good idea to start thinking about your future kitchen. 
  • Get inspired: Start dreaming and researching by browsing our kitchen inspiration galleries or experimenting with our online kitchen planners. 
  • Ensure the space is "Measure-Ready": The kitchen must be prepared for accurate measurements. Walls and ceilings must be finished (e.g., plasterboard applied). All plumbing, gas, and electrical connections must be in their final positions. Preferably, your old kitchen must already have been removed, although this is not a requirement. The area must be clear and safe for the technician to work in. 
2. Book and manage your appointment 
Once you're prepared, you can book the service. 
  • Booking: You can book your appointment by speaking with a co-worker either online in the chat, by phone or in the kitchen department of an IKEA store. You'll book a callback with the service provider, and can then schedule the measuring service with them. The exact price of the kitchen measuring service will be confirmed by the service provider.  
  • Changes and cancellations: If your plans change, you may reschedule or cancel your appointment with the service provider.
3. Get ready for your appointment 
To ensure the visit is successful, please complete the following steps before the technician arrives: 
  • Prepare your requirements or restrictions: Be ready to point out any hidden items that could impact the design (e.g., concealed pipes) and make the technician aware of any other restrictions, such as where to park or how to find the address. 
4. The measurement visit 
An experienced, professional technician will visit your home to conduct the measurement. 
  • Arrival and duration: The technician will arrive at the start of your appointment. The visit may take up to 120 minutes, depending on the complexity of your kitchen. 
  • What the technician does: The technician will take photos and collect all necessary details, including room dimensions, the location of windows, doors, obstacles, and all utility connections (water, gas, electricity, and ventilation). 
  • Your role: Please be available to point out any hidden features and answer any questions the technician may have. 
  • Confirmation of service: Upon completion, you will be asked to sign a form to confirm the measurement service was completed to your satisfaction. 
5. Access your measurements and start designing 
With the measurements complete, you are ready for the next step in your kitchen journey. 
  • Next steps: After receiving the measurements from the service provider, you can now book a kitchen planning appointment with one of our IKEA kitchen specialists to start designing your dream kitchen. Alternatively, you can go to our online kitchen planners and confidently begin creating your perfect kitchen design based on the measurements provided. If you have already started planning for your kitchen before the measuring service, and you only need to check if the plan works with the measurements you may book an appointment for finalising your kitchen plan and order your new kitchen.
 

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