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Why should I consider the IKEA kitchen measuring service?

We always recommend and support you to take measurements of your kitchen yourself. However, sometimes you may not be able to do this yourself. For a small fee, we arrange for an experienced, professional technician to visit your home to take precise measurements of your kitchen space and document all the critical details.

The easiest and cheapest way to take the measurements of your kitchen is by doing it yourself! We support you in making this process easy. Use our printed kitchen measurement guide to use as a reference while you are taking the measurements.

If you are not able to take these measurements yourself for whatever reason, we can support you with our kitchen measuring service.

What are the benefits of the kitchen measurement service?
  • Expertise: The measurement service is provided by a technician with many years of experience in the kitchen business.
  • Accuracy: Our technicians are experts in identifying and measuring all the specifications needed for a successful IKEA kitchen installation. This helps avoid costly mistakes. 
  • Convenience: The technician captures all the details and provides them directly to IKEA. This saves you time and makes it easy to start designing immediately. 
What is included in the kitchen measurement service?
During the measuring visit at your home, the technician will: 
  • Take photos of your space for reference. 
  • Collect and verify all the measurements and details required for a successful plan. 
  • Deliver all measurement data to IKEA directly.
The fee is $79 for this service *the fee is applied toward your qualifying kitchen installation service
The following specific details will be measured and documented: 
  • Room dimensions: Overall height, length, and width of the room. 
  • Walls and corners: Confirmation that walls are plumb (straight) and that corners are 90 degrees.  
  • Windows and doors: The dimensions, position, and height from the floor for all windows and doors, including sills and frames. 
  • Obstacles and fixtures: The precise location of radiators, pipes, boilers, support poles, and any other fixed elements. 
  • Ceilings: The position of any ceiling obstacles, including sloped ceilings. 
  • Utility connections: The exact location of all existing connections for: 
    • Electricity (outlets, switches, connection type)
    • Water (sources and drains) 
    • Gas 
    • Ventilation 
Measurement service does not include the following:
  • Advice on kitchen design (unless the service is combined with an in-home planning service)
  • Removal of area to check the condition of plumbing or electricity
  • Advice on supplementary work
  • Does not apply to custom countertops
For customers purchasing an IKEA installation service, the measurement fee is applied toward your qualifying kitchen installation cost. Limit one per install project.

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