Kitchen refurbishment · County Londonderry
Kitchen refurbishment in Derry/Londonderry
Kitchen refurbishment in Derry/Londonderry starts with a free survey visit: we measure up, check the walls, floor and service positions, and explain what the job involves before anything is priced.
Is kitchen refurbishment right for your Derry/Londonderry kitchen?
After a leak under the sink, some Derry/Londonderry homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again.
People preparing to sell a home in County Londonderry sometimes refresh the kitchen instead of replacing it, so viewers see clean doors, a sound worktop and modern lighting without a full refit bill. Our County Londonderry coverage reaches every part of Derry/Londonderry (BT47 and BT48) and out towards Strabane.
What is in a typical job?
Your written quote lists everything included. For kitchen refurbishment, that normally means:
- Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
- 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
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Derry/Londonderry?
The figures below are guide prices for Derry/Londonderry, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Northern Ireland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour rates in Northern Ireland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced | £2,200–£5,300 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £3,500–£7,900 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £5,300–£12,300 |
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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Derry/Londonderry?
Across County Londonderry you will often find red-brick terraces, Georgian townhouses, rural bungalows and post-war estate houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Terraced houses in the city and in Coleraine often have a narrow kitchen in the return, while rural bungalows tend to have a larger kitchen with space for dining.
County Londonderry's mains water is generally soft, so limescale is rarely a big problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner. Steep streets in the city, terraces with limited parking and long country roads can each affect deliveries, so the route for worktops is checked at the survey.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Derry/Londonderry
In Northern Ireland, a kitchen refurbishment needs no planning permission or building control application, although a listed building may need listed building consent before historic features are removed. There is no Part P-style notification for domestic electrics, but new lighting and sockets should be installed and tested to BS 7671 and certified. A gas hob must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
The historic walled city is a conservation area with many listed buildings, so new external vents or changes to historic features there may need consent first.
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 Derry/Londonderry home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
- If you let a property in Derry/Londonderry, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
- 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 Derry/Londonderry
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Derry/Londonderry?
For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,200 to £5,300 including VAT in Derry/Londonderry. That reflects typical costs in Northern Ireland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Derry/Londonderry?
Yes. We work across Derry/Londonderry, including the BT47 and BT48 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Strabane and Limavady. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
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.
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.
Kitchen refurbishment near Derry/Londonderry
Close to Derry/Londonderry? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Strabane
- Kitchen refurbishment in Limavady
- Kitchen refurbishment across County Londonderry
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