Kitchen refurbishment · Scotland
Kitchen refurbishment in Argyll and Bute
Our kitchen refurbishment work covers the whole of Argyll and Bute, including Dunoon, Oban and Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
Is kitchen refurbishment right for your Argyll and Bute kitchen?
Some Argyll and Bute households want a new look but cannot face two weeks without a kitchen; a refurbishment keeps the services in place and shortens the time the room is out of use.
People preparing to sell a home in Argyll and Bute sometimes refresh the kitchen instead of replacing it, so viewers see clean doors, a sound worktop and modern lighting without a full refit bill.
What does kitchen refurbishment in Argyll and Bute include?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
- New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
- Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
- New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Argyll and Bute?
The figures below are guide prices for Argyll and Bute, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Scotland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in Scotland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced | £2,400–£5,600 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £3,800–£8,500 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £5,600–£13,200 |
Guide ranges assume the existing layout and services stay in place with laminate or wood worktops; stone worktops, moved services, new circuits, flooring and plastering are priced as separate lines. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Kitchens in homes across Argyll and Bute
You will find Victorian villas, whitewashed cottages, tenement flats and post-war bungalows throughout Argyll and Bute. Victorian villas in Dunoon and Oban often have a separate scullery and a larger kitchen, while cottages and bungalows tend to have a compact room at the back.
Soft water is usual across Argyll and Bute, so limescale is rarely a concern, though rural homes on private supplies may need their own filtering. Long single-track roads are common, and some mainland addresses are quickest reached by ferry, so delivery dates, vehicle size and worktop lengths need planning around timetables and weather.
Villa kitchens are sometimes split between a main room and a former scullery, and joining them is a common project that needs a building warrant if the wall is load-bearing. Rural cottages are often off the gas grid, so cooking may be electric or run from LPG.
Rules for kitchen refurbishment in Argyll and Bute
In Scotland, replacing doors, worktops, a sink or light fittings in a house does not normally need a building warrant, and most electrical work in a house does not either, but it must meet the building standards and BS 7671, so ask for an electrical certificate. A listed building may need listed building consent before historic features are removed. Gas hobs are disconnected and reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Parts of Cowal lie within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and listed buildings or conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent.
Before you start
- Check whether the hinges and drawer runners can be reused; worn or mismatched fittings can stop new doors from sitting straight.
- If several units are damaged, the layout no longer suits you or services need moving, a full new kitchen may be better value.
- Measure replacement doors against your carcasses rather than the old doors, as widths, hinge positions and drawer box sizes vary between ranges.
- Stone worktops are templated once the old tops are off and fitted about one to two weeks later, so plan for a gap without full worktops.
- Before booking a refurbishment for your Argyll and Bute home, empty the sink cupboard and check the base for swelling or soft spots, as it decides whether that unit stays.
- In an older house in Argyll and Bute, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Argyll and Bute
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Argyll and Bute?
Guide prices in Argyll and Bute are about £2,400 to £5,600 including VAT for new doors, worktops and handles on sound units. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Do you cover the whole of Argyll and Bute?
Yes, across mainland Argyll and Bute, including Dunoon and Oban. We do not currently cover the islands, such as Bute, Mull and Islay. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
How do you check whether my kitchen units are sound?
At the survey we check the carcasses one by one. We look for swollen or flaking board around the sink, dishwasher and kettle area, staining from old leaks, sagging shelves, damaged hinge holes, loose wall fixings and units that have dropped out of level. Sound carcasses are kept, and damaged ones are listed on the quote as replacements so nothing is left to chance later.
Can I keep my existing appliances during a refurbishment?
Usually, yes. Built-in ovens, hobs and integrated appliances can stay if they work well and suit the existing housings. If you replace one, the new appliance must match the housing dimensions and door-fixing method, and a larger oven or an induction hob may need a new cooker circuit. We check model numbers and sizes at the survey, before you buy anything.
How long will I be without a kitchen during a refurbishment?
Usually two to seven days on site. New doors and handles can often be fitted in a day or two with the kitchen usable between visits. Replacing worktops, the sink and the splashback takes longer, and stone worktops add about one to two weeks between templating and fitting. Ask about a temporary worktop so the sink can stay in use during that gap.
Kitchen refurbishment in towns across Argyll and Bute
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