Kitchen refurbishment in Felling

Who usually needs kitchen refurbishment in Felling?

Landlords across Tyne and Wear 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.

After a leak under the sink, some Felling homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again. If your home is in Felling or close by in Gateshead or Newcastle upon Tyne, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.

What is included in the work?

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen refurbishment in Felling it usually covers:

Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671

Kitchen refurbishment prices in Felling

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the North East, and are firmed up once we have seen your Felling kitchen. Labour rates in the North East are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

Kitchen refurbishment prices in Felling
Typical project	Guide price
New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced	£2,200–£5,400
Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services	£3,600–£8,100
Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted	£5,400–£12,600

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 Felling

In and around Felling, homes range across tyneside flats, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and post-war council-built houses. Tyneside flats often have a narrow kitchen in the rear offshoot, while 1930s semis and ex-council houses tend to have a small square kitchen at the back.

Back lanes behind terraced streets can help deliveries, but upper Tyneside flats have their own internal stair, so long worktops need careful handling. Hardness varies across Tyne and Wear, from fairly soft around Newcastle to harder in parts of Sunderland, so check with your supplier before choosing a filter.

What rules apply to kitchen refurbishment in Felling?

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.

In conservation areas and listed buildings, such as parts of central Newcastle and Tynemouth, a new external vent or changes to historic features may need consent.

Tips before you start

Before booking a refurbishment for your Felling home, empty the sink cupboard and check the base for swelling or soft spots, as it decides whether that unit stays.
If you let a property in Felling, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
In an older house in Tyne and Wear, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
Measure replacement doors against your carcasses rather than the old doors, as widths, hinge positions and drawer box sizes vary between ranges.

Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Felling

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Felling?

Guide prices in Felling are about £2,200 to £5,400 including VAT for new doors, worktops and handles on sound units. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Do you work near Felling as well?

Yes. As well as Felling itself, we cover the rest of Tyne and Wear and nearby towns such as Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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 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.

Kitchen refurbishment in neighbouring towns

The same service is available a short drive from Felling, including: