Thanks Rowdey - my query, on using a dedicated fitter, is how do they incorporate the design element into it? Will they be just as professional and efficient when it comes to that side? Will they have the same access to all different designs and makes, and be able to effectively build my kitchen virtually before sourcing the parts and fitting it?
Having experienced the Moben model of kitchen installation ( and I believe most mainstream kitchen providers such as Wickes, B&Q etc use it ) I would highly recommend going to an independent or a specialist kitchen fitter. It will be worth the extra few quid.