Kitchen refurbishment · East Sussex
Kitchen refurbishment in Hastings
We take on kitchen refurbishment in Hastings and the surrounding TN34 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
Is kitchen refurbishment right for your Hastings kitchen?
Plenty of homeowners in Hastings have kitchens with solid carcasses and tired fronts, and a refurbishment lets them keep the layout they are used to while replacing everything they see each day.
After a leak under the sink, some Hastings 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 Hastings are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in East Sussex.
What does the job involve?
Here is what usually goes into kitchen refurbishment, adjusted to your Hastings kitchen after we have measured it:
- New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
- 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
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- 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
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Hastings?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. 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 around Hastings
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.
Seafront flats without lifts, permit parking and steep streets in the coastal towns can make delivery and waste removal slower, so access needs planning. East Sussex has hard water, so limescale builds up on taps, kettles and boiling water taps, and a filter or softener is worth considering.
Regulations for kitchen work in Hastings
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.
Worth knowing before the fit
- 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.
- If your Hastings 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.
- If you let a property in Hastings, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
- Keep appliances that fit their housings, but check that any new integrated appliance matches the existing gap and door-fixing method.
Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Hastings
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Hastings?
For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,900 to £6,900 including VAT in Hastings. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Which parts of Hastings do you work in?
All of them. Our East Sussex coverage takes in the whole of Hastings, including the TN34 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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 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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
The same service is available a short drive from Hastings, including:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Kitchen refurbishment in Battle
- Kitchen refurbishment in Rye
- Kitchen refurbishment in Hailsham
- Kitchen refurbishment in Eastbourne
- Kitchen refurbishment in Tenterden
- Kitchen refurbishment across East Sussex