Kitchen refurbishment in Fulham

What prompts kitchen refurbishment in Fulham?

After a leak under the sink, some Fulham homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again.

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. We cover all of Fulham, including the SW6 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Greater London.

What is in a typical job?

Here is what usually goes into kitchen refurbishment, adjusted to your Fulham kitchen after we have measured it:

Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
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
Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Fulham?

The figures below are guide prices for Fulham, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across London. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Fulham?
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%.

Local homes and their kitchens

Typical homes in this part of Greater London include Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis. 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.

Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day. 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.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Fulham

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 Fulham

Before booking a refurbishment for your Fulham home, empty the sink cupboard and check the base for swelling or soft spots, as it decides whether that unit stays.
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.
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 Fulham

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Fulham?

For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £3,200 to £7,800 including VAT in Fulham. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Can you measure up in Fulham before quoting?

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

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.

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.

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