Kitchen refurbishment in Cardigan

Who usually needs kitchen refurbishment in Cardigan?

A kitchen fitted ten or fifteen years ago in a Cardigan home may have good units let down by a chipped laminate worktop, faded doors and a stained sink.

Landlords across Dyfed 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. Homes right across Cardigan are covered, as are nearby places such as Carmarthen, Haverfordwest and the villages in between.

What does the job involve?

Your written quote lists everything included. For kitchen refurbishment, that normally means:

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
Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
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
New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced

Guide prices for kitchen refurbishment in Cardigan

Typical kitchen refurbishment prices for homes in Cardigan, including VAT and adjusted for Wales. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Prices in Wales usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.

Guide prices for kitchen refurbishment in Cardigan
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%.

Kitchens in homes around Cardigan

The housing mix across Dyfed includes stone cottages, Victorian terraces, farmhouses and post-war bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Stone cottages and farmhouses often have a small kitchen in a rear extension, while terraces in Llanelli and Aberystwyth tend to have a narrow galley at the back.

Mains water across most of Dyfed is soft, so limescale is rarely a big problem, though farms on private supplies may need their own filtering. Rural farm tracks, steep coastal lanes and long distances between villages can affect delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths and timing need planning ahead.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Cardigan

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.

Homes in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park or Bannau Brycheiniog, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or historic alterations.

Getting the most from your kitchen refurbishment

Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Cardigan home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
In an older house in Dyfed, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
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.
If several units are damaged, the layout no longer suits you or services need moving, a full new kitchen may be better value.

Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Cardigan

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Cardigan?

Kitchen refurbishment in Cardigan 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.

Can you measure up in Cardigan before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Cardigan. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

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.

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.

Kitchen refurbishment in neighbouring towns

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