Kitchen refurbishment in Greenwich

Why kitchen refurbishment for a Greenwich home?

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.

After a leak under the sink, some Greenwich homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again. Kitchens in every part of Greenwich are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Greater London.

What we cover for kitchen refurbishment in Greenwich

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Greenwich 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
New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings

What should you budget for kitchen refurbishment in Greenwich?

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in London, and are firmed up once we have seen your Greenwich kitchen. Prices in London usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.

What should you budget for kitchen refurbishment in Greenwich?
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 Greenwich and what they mean for a kitchen

In and around Greenwich, homes range across 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 Greenwich

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.

Tips before you start

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 your Greenwich 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 Greater London, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
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.

Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Greenwich

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Greenwich?

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

Can you measure up in Greenwich before quoting?

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

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 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.

Kitchen refurbishment near Greenwich

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