Kitchen refurbishment in New Malden

Who usually needs kitchen refurbishment in New Malden?

Some New Malden households want a new look but cannot face two weeks without a kitchen; a refurbishment keeps the services in place and shortens the time the room is out of use.

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. We cover all of New Malden, including the KT3 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Greater London.

What does the job involve?

Here is what usually goes into kitchen refurbishment, adjusted to your New Malden kitchen after we have measured it:

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
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
Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings

Kitchen refurbishment prices in New Malden

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.

Kitchen refurbishment prices in New Malden
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%.

Kitchens in homes around New Malden

The housing mix across Greater London includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. 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 New Malden

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.

Before you book kitchen refurbishment in New Malden

If you let a property in New Malden, 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.
Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your New Malden home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
Check whether the hinges and drawer runners can be reused; worn or mismatched fittings can stop new doors from sitting straight.

Questions about kitchen refurbishment in New Malden

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in New Malden?

Kitchen refurbishment in New Malden typically costs £3,200 to £7,800 including VAT for new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Can you measure up in New Malden before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in New Malden. 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.

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.

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