Kitchen refurbishment in Cardiff

Why do people in Cardiff choose kitchen refurbishment?

After a leak under the sink, some Cardiff homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again.

If the kitchen in your Cardiff 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. We work throughout Cardiff (CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23 and CF24) and across the wider South Glamorgan area.

What we cover for kitchen refurbishment in Cardiff

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
Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound

What should you budget for kitchen refurbishment in Cardiff?

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in Wales. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices in Wales usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.

What should you budget for kitchen refurbishment in Cardiff?
Typical project	Guide price
New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced	£2,300–£5,500
Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services	£3,700–£8,300
Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted	£5,500–£12,900

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 Cardiff homes

You will find Victorian terraces, Edwardian villas, post-war estate houses and waterfront apartments throughout South Glamorgan. Cardiff's Victorian terraces often have a long galley in the back addition, while Edwardian villas in Penarth may have a separate kitchen and breakfast room.

Busy on-street parking in terraced areas and apartment blocks with booked lifts can affect delivery times and how long worktops are carried in. Much of South Glamorgan has soft to moderately soft water, though some parts are harder, so check with your supplier before choosing a filter.

Regulations for kitchen work in Cardiff

In Wales, a kitchen refurbishment needs no planning permission, though a listed building may need listed building consent. Electrical rules are stricter than in England: extending an existing circuit within a kitchen is notifiable under Part P, so new under-cabinet lighting or extra sockets added during a refit are usually certified through a competent person scheme or building control. Gas hobs must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Listed buildings and conservation areas, including parts of Cardiff and Penarth, may need consent for new vents, and apartment owners usually need the freeholder's consent.

Before you book kitchen refurbishment in Cardiff

If your Cardiff 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.
If you let a property in Cardiff, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
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.
Keep appliances that fit their housings, but check that any new integrated appliance matches the existing gap and door-fixing method.

Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Cardiff

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Cardiff?

Kitchen refurbishment in Cardiff typically costs £2,300 to £5,500 including VAT for new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, based on prices in Wales. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Which parts of Cardiff do you work in?

All of them. Our South Glamorgan coverage takes in the whole of Cardiff, including the CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23 and CF24 postcode districts, as well as surrounding towns such as Penarth. 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.

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.

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.

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