Kitchen refurbishment in Horsham

When does kitchen refurbishment make sense in Horsham?

Plenty of homeowners in Horsham 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 Horsham homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again. We cover all of Horsham, including the RH12 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across West Sussex.

What does the job involve?

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

Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
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 handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units

Guide prices for kitchen refurbishment in Horsham

The figures below are guide prices for Horsham, 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.

Guide prices for kitchen refurbishment in Horsham
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%.

House types around Horsham and what they mean for a kitchen

In and around Horsham, homes range across 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.

West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey.

Do you need approval for kitchen refurbishment in Horsham?

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.

Homes in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.

Worth knowing before the fit

Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Horsham home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
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.
Photograph the inside of a few cupboards, including the hinges and drawer boxes, so replacement doors and fronts can be matched to your existing carcasses.
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 Horsham

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Horsham?

For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,900 to £6,900 including VAT in Horsham. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Horsham as well?

Yes. As well as Horsham itself, we cover the rest of West Sussex and nearby towns such as Crawley and Horley. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

We also carry out kitchen refurbishment in these towns near Horsham: