Kitchen Lead Time in Ireland — When to Order, How Long It Takes, and the Snag List Trap
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Order the kitchen 12–16 weeks before install. Lead time on stone and premium cabinets: 8–14 weeks. Don't be the snag-list casualty.
Kitchen lead time in Ireland: 12–16 weeks for the full order. Stone (granite, quartz) and premium cabinets: 8–14 weeks. Standard cabinets from Irish suppliers: 4–6 weeks. Order at the same time as the building contract is signed — don't wait for the second-fix date. If the kitchen isn't on site by the second-fix date, the kitchen fitter can't work, and the build programme slips by 2–4 weeks. Most Irish self-builds that miss the second-fix date do so because the kitchen was ordered late. The fix: order the kitchen at the same time as you sign the building contract. Measure the space carefully and have the design signed off before ordering.
TL;DR
Kitchen lead time in Ireland: 12–16 weeks for the full order. Stone and premium cabinets: 8–14 weeks. Standard cabinets: 4–6 weeks.
Order at the same time as the building contract is signed. Don't wait for the second-fix date.
If the kitchen isn't on site by the second-fix date, the kitchen fitter can't work, and the build programme slips by 2–4 weeks.
When this matters most
You're at the second-fix planning stage and need to time the kitchen order.
When this doesn't apply
The kitchen is in.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a kitchen take to deliver in Ireland?
12–16 weeks for the full order. Stone and premium cabinets: 8–14 weeks. Standard cabinets: 4–6 weeks. Order at the same time as the building contract is signed.
When should I order the kitchen for a self-build?
12–16 weeks before install. Order at the same time as the building contract is signed. Don't wait for the second-fix date — most self-builds that miss the date do so because the kitchen was ordered late.
What is the most common kitchen installation mistake?
Late order. The kitchen isn't on site by the second-fix date, the kitchen fitter can't work, and the build programme slips by 2–4 weeks. Order early.
Sources
SCSI, Construction Cost Guide 2026. https://www.scsi.ie/
Frequently asked questions
How long does a kitchen take to deliver in Ireland?
12–16 weeks for the full order. Stone and premium cabinets: 8–14 weeks. Standard cabinets: 4–6 weeks. Order at the same time as the building contract is signed.
When should I order the kitchen for a self-build?
12–16 weeks before install. Order at the same time as the building contract is signed. Don't wait for the second-fix date — most self-builds that miss the date do so because the kitchen was ordered late.
What is the most common kitchen installation mistake?
Late order. The kitchen isn't on site by the second-fix date, the kitchen fitter can't work, and the build programme slips by 2–4 weeks. Order early.
When this matters most
You're at the second-fix planning stage and need to time the kitchen order.
When this doesn't apply
The kitchen is in.
Where to go next
Next decision
The next step in your build sequence.