Give each cabinet run a name
Describe the kitchen by recognisable groups: the sink run, tall units, island and adjoining wall. Mark each group keep, remove or confirm. A photograph with a simple key is more useful than saying 'most cabinets stay'. Include doors, end panels and trim where they meet the proposed removal. Keep the key consistent with the room plan.
Resolve connected items together
A retained counter can depend on cabinetry below it, while a backsplash can meet both the counter and a wall finish. Ask the assessor to review these connections before treating each item as independently removable. Record any wish to reuse a cabinet or appliance, but leave feasibility open until its condition, fixings and access have been assessed.
Check the next installation boundary
Ask the next installer what surface or opening they need to receive. Keep that requested condition separate from the demolition proposal until both parties agree it. Water, gas and electrical connections require named responsible trades. This plan does not tell an owner how to disconnect equipment or establish that removal will leave an undamaged, installation-ready surface.
Use a keep and remove schedule
Use the schedule to resolve mixed decisions before comparing estimates. For each group, record the retained neighbour and the unanswered connection question. Carry the agreed items into the project planner, or start directly with a kitchen demolition enquiry. Do not leave a keep decision hidden only in a photograph caption.
Kitchen decision schedule
Copy these headings into your own working document and complete the rows for your property. The prompts are not findings or approval of work.
| Item or run | Keep / remove / confirm | Connected item and question |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet run | Fill in | Counter, end panel or service interface |
| Counter or island | Fill in | Support and retained neighbour |
| Backsplash or floor edge | Fill in | Stopping surface and next installer |
Keep your completed record private. Bring the relevant scope questions into the optional project planner or discuss them directly with Clearpath.