Kickboard Coming Loose
The plinth panel at the base of kitchen units keeps falling off or popping out of position.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Kickboard clips broken or missing
- 2Clip brackets knocked by feet or vacuum cleaner
- 3Units not level causing the kickboard to bow
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
A kitchen fitter will refit or replace the kickboard clips, adjust unit legs so the kickboard sits flush, and secure it back in place.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £725 – £1,900 | Materials: £1,000 – £5,550
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Be careful when vacuuming near kickboards. Check clips are intact when you clean under the units.
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