Kitchen refurbishment · Argyll and Bute
Kitchen refurbishment in Oban
Looking for kitchen refurbishment in Oban? We survey, quote and carry out kitchen refurbishment for homes across Oban and the rest of Argyll and Bute, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
What prompts kitchen refurbishment in Oban?
Some Oban 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.
After a leak under the sink, some Oban homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again. Oban sits about 38 miles north-west of Dunoon, and our Argyll and Bute coverage takes in everything in between.
What does the job involve?
Your written quote lists everything included. For kitchen refurbishment, that normally means:
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
- Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
- Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Oban?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in Scotland. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices in Scotland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced | £2,400–£5,600 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £3,800–£8,500 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £5,600–£13,200 |
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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Oban?
The housing mix across Argyll and Bute includes Victorian villas, whitewashed cottages, tenement flats and post-war bungalows, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Victorian villas in Dunoon and Oban often have a separate scullery and a larger kitchen, while cottages and bungalows tend to have a compact room at the back.
Long single-track roads are common, and some mainland addresses are quickest reached by ferry, so delivery dates, vehicle size and worktop lengths need planning around timetables and weather. Soft water is usual across Argyll and Bute, so limescale is rarely a concern, though rural homes on private supplies may need their own filtering.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Oban
In Scotland, replacing doors, worktops, a sink or light fittings in a house does not normally need a building warrant, and most electrical work in a house does not either, but it must meet the building standards and BS 7671, so ask for an electrical certificate. A listed building may need listed building consent before historic features are removed. Gas hobs are disconnected and reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Parts of Cowal lie within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and listed buildings or conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent.
Getting the most from your kitchen refurbishment
- 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.
- Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Oban home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
- If your Oban 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.
- 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 Oban
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Oban?
For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,400 to £5,600 including VAT in Oban. That reflects typical costs in Scotland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Can you measure up in Oban before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Oban. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
Kitchen refurbishment in neighbouring towns
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