Kitchen refurbishment · Dorset
Kitchen refurbishment in Bournemouth
We take on kitchen refurbishment in Bournemouth and the surrounding BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
What prompts kitchen refurbishment in Bournemouth?
If the kitchen in your Bournemouth 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.
Landlords across Dorset often refurbish rather than replace between tenancies, because new doors, worktops and a sink can be fitted in days and the units underneath are rarely the problem. Our Dorset coverage reaches every part of Bournemouth (BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10) and out towards Christchurch.
What does the job involve?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Bournemouth covers:
- Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
- Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
- New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
- Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Bournemouth?
Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South West, and are firmed up once we have seen your Bournemouth kitchen. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced | £2,600–£6,200 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £4,100–£9,300 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £6,200–£14,400 |
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%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Bournemouth homes
The housing mix across Dorset includes thatched cottages, Victorian and Edwardian villas, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Edwardian villas in Bournemouth often have a separate kitchen and scullery, while 1930s semis and bungalows tend to have a compact room at the back.
Flats in converted villas may have no lift and shared hallways, and narrow village lanes can make delivering long worktops difficult. Most of Dorset has hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter can help.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Bournemouth
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.
Thatched and listed cottages may need listed building consent for internal changes, and owners of flats in converted houses usually need the freeholder's consent before work starts.
Worth knowing before the fit
- Choose handles after the doors and confirm the hole spacing, because drilling new doors for the wrong size of bar handle cannot be undone neatly.
- Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Bournemouth home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
- Before booking a refurbishment for your Bournemouth home, empty the sink cupboard and check the base for swelling or soft spots, as it decides whether that unit stays.
- 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 Bournemouth
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Bournemouth?
Guide prices in Bournemouth are about £2,600 to £6,200 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 Bournemouth?
Yes. We work across Bournemouth, including the BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Christchurch and Poole. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
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.
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 near Bournemouth
The same service is available a short drive from Bournemouth, including:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Christchurch
- Kitchen refurbishment in Poole
- Kitchen refurbishment in Swanage
- Kitchen refurbishment in Ringwood
- Kitchen refurbishment in New Milton
- Kitchen refurbishment in Lymington
- Kitchen refurbishment across Dorset