Kitchen refurbishment · Hampshire
Kitchen refurbishment in Basingstoke
Homeowners and landlords in Basingstoke can book us for kitchen refurbishment: keep sound units and replace what you see: doors, worktops, handles, sink, tap and lighting.
Why kitchen refurbishment for a Basingstoke home?
If the kitchen in your Basingstoke 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.
After a leak under the sink, some Basingstoke homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again. Our Hampshire coverage reaches every part of Basingstoke (RG21) and out towards Alton.
What does kitchen refurbishment in Basingstoke include?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
- New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
- Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
- Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Basingstoke?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced | £2,900–£6,900 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £4,600–£10,400 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £6,900–£16,100 |
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%.
Local homes and their kitchens
Typical homes in this part of Hampshire include Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.
Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle. Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Basingstoke
Refurbishing a kitchen in England needs no planning permission or Building Regulations approval in itself, though a listed home may need listed building consent before historic features are removed. Swapping light fittings or adding sockets on existing kitchen circuits is not notifiable under Part P but must meet BS 7671; a new circuit is notifiable. A gas hob must be disconnected and reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Homes within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.
Before you book kitchen refurbishment in Basingstoke
- Photograph the inside of a few cupboards, including the hinges and drawer boxes, so replacement doors and fronts can be matched to your existing carcasses.
- Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Basingstoke home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
- If your Basingstoke kitchen has a tiled splashback, decide early whether it stays; removing old tiles often damages the plaster behind and adds a day of making good.
- Open the sink cupboard and look for swollen board or staining; water-damaged carcasses should be replaced, not hidden behind new doors.
Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Basingstoke
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Basingstoke?
For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,900 to £6,900 including VAT in Basingstoke. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you work near Basingstoke as well?
Yes. As well as Basingstoke itself, we cover the rest of Hampshire and nearby towns such as Alton and Fleet. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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 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.
Nearby places we cover
Close to Basingstoke? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Alton
- Kitchen refurbishment in Fleet
- Kitchen refurbishment in Thatcham
- Kitchen refurbishment in Yateley
- Kitchen refurbishment in Farnham
- Kitchen refurbishment in Aldershot
- Kitchen refurbishment across Hampshire