Kitchen refurbishment · Hampshire
Kitchen refurbishment in Bordon
We take on kitchen refurbishment in Bordon and the surrounding GU35 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
Who usually needs kitchen refurbishment in Bordon?
People preparing to sell a home in Hampshire sometimes refresh the kitchen instead of replacing it, so viewers see clean doors, a sound worktop and modern lighting without a full refit bill.
After a leak under the sink, some Bordon homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again. Kitchens in every part of Bordon are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Hampshire.
What does kitchen refurbishment in Bordon include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Bordon covers:
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
- Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
- New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Bordon?
As a starting point for Bordon, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes around Bordon
The housing mix across Hampshire includes Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. 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.
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. Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle.
Do you need approval for kitchen refurbishment in Bordon?
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 Bordon
- Before booking a refurbishment for your Bordon home, empty the sink cupboard and check the base for swelling or soft spots, as it decides whether that unit stays.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Bordon
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Bordon?
For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,900 to £6,900 including VAT in Bordon. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Which parts of Bordon do you work in?
All of them. Our Hampshire coverage takes in the whole of Bordon, including the GU35 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Alton. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
Is it worth refurbishing a kitchen rather than replacing it?
Often, yes, if the carcasses are sound and you are happy with the layout. A refurbishment keeps the hidden structure and spends the budget on what you see. It stops being good value when several units are water-damaged, when you want to move the sink, hob or walls, or when the units are an unusual size that new doors will not suit.
Nearby places we cover
Close to Bordon? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Alton
- Kitchen refurbishment in Farnham
- Kitchen refurbishment in Petersfield
- Kitchen refurbishment in Aldershot
- Kitchen refurbishment in Midhurst
- Kitchen refurbishment in Fleet
- Kitchen refurbishment across Hampshire