Kitchen refurbishment · Greater Manchester
Kitchen refurbishment in Manchester
Kitchen refurbishment in Manchester starts with a free survey visit: we measure up, check the walls, floor and service positions, and explain what the job involves before anything is priced.
When does kitchen refurbishment make sense in Manchester?
Landlords across Greater Manchester 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.
Plenty of homeowners in Manchester 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 Manchester coverage reaches every part of Manchester (M1, M2, M3, M4, M9 and M11) and out towards Salford.
What is included in the work?
Your written quote lists everything included. For kitchen refurbishment, that normally means:
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- 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
- 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
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Manchester?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the North West. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Costs across the North West tend to sit under UK averages, which these ranges reflect.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced | £2,400–£5,700 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £3,800–£8,600 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £5,700–£13,300 |
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 Manchester
Across Greater Manchester you will often find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, converted mill and warehouse flats and post-war estate houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Two-up two-down terraces often have a small back kitchen or a galley in the rear outrigger, while 1930s semis usually have a separate kitchen beside the dining room.
Mains water across Greater Manchester is mostly soft, so limescale is less of a problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner. Terraced streets with back alleys, city-centre flats with booked lifts and permit parking can all affect delivery timing and how long worktops are carried in.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Manchester
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 mill conversions and homes in conservation areas may need consent for new external vents, and apartment owners usually need the freeholder's or managing agent's consent.
Tips before you start
- Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Manchester home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
- Before booking a refurbishment for your Manchester home, empty the sink cupboard and check the base for swelling or soft spots, as it decides whether that unit stays.
- If you let a property in Manchester, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
- Open the sink cupboard and look for swollen board or staining; water-damaged carcasses should be replaced, not hidden behind new doors.
Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Manchester
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Manchester?
For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,400 to £5,700 including VAT in Manchester. That reflects typical costs in the North West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Which parts of Manchester do you work in?
All of them. Our Greater Manchester coverage takes in the whole of Manchester, including the M1, M2, M3, M4, M9 and M11 postcode districts, as well as surrounding towns such as Salford. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen refurbishment:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Salford
- Kitchen refurbishment in Failsworth
- Kitchen refurbishment in Droylsden
- Kitchen refurbishment in Stretford
- Kitchen refurbishment in Eccles
- Kitchen refurbishment in Prestwich
- Kitchen refurbishment across Greater Manchester