Kitchen refurbishment in Hounslow

Who usually needs kitchen refurbishment in Hounslow?

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

Plenty of homeowners in Hounslow 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. Our Greater London coverage reaches every part of Hounslow (TW3, TW4 and TW6) and out towards Isleworth.

What is included in the work?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Hounslow covers:

Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Hounslow?

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in London. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Hounslow?
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 Hounslow and what they mean for a kitchen

Across Greater London you will often find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, and each shapes the kitchen differently. 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 Hounslow

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

If you let a property in Hounslow, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
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.
If your Hounslow 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 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 Hounslow

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Hounslow?

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

Which parts of Hounslow do you work in?

All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Hounslow, including the TW3, TW4 and TW6 postcode districts, as well as surrounding towns such as Isleworth. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

Kitchen refurbishment near Hounslow

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