Kitchen refurbishment · England
Kitchen refurbishment in East Sussex
Homeowners and landlords across East Sussex can book us for kitchen refurbishment: keep sound units and replace what you see: doors, worktops, handles, sink, tap and lighting.
Is kitchen refurbishment right for your East Sussex kitchen?
Some East Sussex households want a new look but cannot face two weeks without a kitchen; a refurbishment keeps the services in place and shortens the time the room is out of use.
A kitchen fitted ten or fifteen years ago in an East Sussex home may have good units let down by a chipped laminate worktop, faded doors and a stained sink.
What does kitchen refurbishment in East Sussex include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in East Sussex covers:
- Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
- New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
- Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
- New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in East Sussex?
The figures below are guide prices for East Sussex, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced | £2,900–£6,900 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £4,600–£10,400 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £6,900–£16,100 |
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 across East Sussex
The housing mix across East Sussex includes Regency townhouses and flats, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Regency and Victorian houses split into flats often have small kitchens in former reception rooms, while 1930s semis usually have a compact kitchen at the back.
East Sussex has hard water, so limescale builds up on taps, kettles and boiling water taps, and a filter or softener is worth considering. Seafront flats without lifts, permit parking and steep streets in the coastal towns can make delivery and waste removal slower, so access needs planning.
Flats in converted Regency and Victorian houses often have narrow kitchens that need careful planning to fit a fridge, washing machine and enough worktop. In a 1930s semi or bungalow, opening the kitchen into the dining room is a common change.
Rules for kitchen refurbishment in East Sussex
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.
Listed Regency buildings, conservation areas and homes inside the South Downs National Park may need consent for a new external vent, and flat owners usually need freeholder consent.
Before you start
- Stone worktops are templated once the old tops are off and fitted about one to two weeks later, so plan for a gap without full worktops.
- Keep appliances that fit their housings, but check that any new integrated appliance matches the existing gap and door-fixing method.
- Open the sink cupboard and look for swollen board or staining; water-damaged carcasses should be replaced, not hidden behind new doors.
- If several units are damaged, the layout no longer suits you or services need moving, a full new kitchen may be better value.
- If your East Sussex 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.
- In an older house in East Sussex, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
Questions about kitchen refurbishment in East Sussex
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in East Sussex?
Kitchen refurbishment in East Sussex typically costs £2,900 to £6,900 including VAT for new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover the whole of East Sussex?
Yes. We carry out kitchen refurbishment across East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Hove. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
Kitchen refurbishment in towns across East Sussex
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Brighton
- Kitchen refurbishment in Eastbourne
- Kitchen refurbishment in Hastings
- Kitchen refurbishment in Hove
- Kitchen refurbishment in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Kitchen refurbishment in Hailsham
- Kitchen refurbishment in Seaford
- Kitchen refurbishment in Rottingdean
- Kitchen refurbishment in Crowborough
- Kitchen refurbishment in Portslade
- Kitchen refurbishment in Peacehaven
- Kitchen refurbishment in Uckfield
- Kitchen refurbishment in Lewes
- Kitchen refurbishment in Rye
- Kitchen refurbishment in Battle