Kitchen refurbishment · Greater London
Kitchen refurbishment in Catford
Our kitchen refurbishment service covers Catford and nearby places such as Brockley and Blackheath, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
Thinking about kitchen refurbishment in Catford?
Landlords across Greater London 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.
A kitchen fitted ten or fifteen years ago in a Catford home may have good units let down by a chipped laminate worktop, faded doors and a stained sink. We work throughout Catford (SE6) and across the wider Greater London area.
What we cover for kitchen refurbishment in Catford
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen refurbishment in Catford it usually covers:
- Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
- Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Catford?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in London. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices in London 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 | £3,200–£7,800 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £5,200–£11,700 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £7,800–£18,200 |
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%.
House types around Catford and what they mean for a kitchen
You will find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis throughout Greater London. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
Regulations for kitchen work in Catford
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.
Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Before you book kitchen refurbishment in Catford
- 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.
- If you let a property in Catford, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
- 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.
- 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 Catford
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Catford?
Kitchen refurbishment in Catford typically costs £3,200 to £7,800 including VAT for new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Which parts of Catford do you work in?
All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Catford, including the SE6 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Brockley. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
The same service is available a short drive from Catford, including:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Brockley
- Kitchen refurbishment in Blackheath
- Kitchen refurbishment in New Cross
- Kitchen refurbishment in Greenwich
- Kitchen refurbishment in Beckenham
- Kitchen refurbishment in Peckham
- Kitchen refurbishment across Greater London