Kitchen refurbishment in Armagh

Who usually needs kitchen refurbishment in Armagh?

If the kitchen in your Armagh flat is compact and well planned, there is little to gain from moving anything; new surfaces, a new sink and better lighting can do most of the work.

A kitchen fitted ten or fifteen years ago in an Armagh home may have good units let down by a chipped laminate worktop, faded doors and a stained sink. If your home is in Armagh or close by in Portadown or Dungannon, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.

What does the job involve?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Armagh covers:

New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings

Guide prices for kitchen refurbishment in Armagh

The figures below are guide prices for Armagh, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Northern Ireland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour rates in Northern Ireland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

Guide prices for kitchen refurbishment in Armagh
Typical project	Guide price
New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced	£2,200–£5,300
Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services	£3,500–£7,900
Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted	£5,300–£12,300

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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Armagh?

In and around Armagh, homes range across Georgian townhouses, red-brick terraces, new town houses and rural bungalows. Georgian houses in Armagh often have kitchens in former back rooms, while new-town houses in Craigavon and rural bungalows tend to have compact rectangular kitchens.

Country lanes and farm entrances can be tight for delivery lorries, and older terraced streets may have limited parking, so delivery is planned ahead. Hardness in County Armagh depends on the source, from soft to moderately hard, so check with your water supplier before choosing a filter.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Armagh

In Northern Ireland, a kitchen refurbishment needs no planning permission or building control application, although a listed building may need listed building consent before historic features are removed. There is no Part P-style notification for domestic electrics, but new lighting and sockets should be installed and tested to BS 7671 and certified. A gas hob must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Armagh's Georgian centre is a conservation area with many listed buildings, so new external vents or changes to historic features there may need consent first.

Practical advice for Armagh homeowners

Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Armagh home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
Collect appliance model numbers before the survey so housing sizes and door-fixing kits can be checked against anything you plan to keep or replace.
In an older house in County Armagh, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
Check whether the hinges and drawer runners can be reused; worn or mismatched fittings can stop new doors from sitting straight.

Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Armagh

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Armagh?

Guide prices in Armagh are about £2,200 to £5,300 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 all of Armagh?

Yes. We work across Armagh, including the BT60 and BT61 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Portadown and Dungannon. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

Will a refurbished kitchen look like a new one?

It can come very close, because doors, worktops, handles and the splashback make up most of what you see. The differences show inside the cupboards and in the layout, which stays the same. Matching new end panels, plinths and cornice to the doors matters, because old panels left in place give the age of the kitchen away.

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 neighbouring towns

We also carry out kitchen refurbishment in these towns near Armagh: