Kitchen refurbishment in Peebles

Is kitchen refurbishment right for your Peebles kitchen?

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

If the kitchen in your Peebles flat is compact and well planned, there is little to gain from moving anything; new surfaces, a new sink and better lighting can do most of the work. We work throughout Peebles (EH45) and across the wider Scottish Borders area.

What does the job involve?

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

Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
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
New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced

Guide prices for kitchen refurbishment in Peebles

The figures below are guide prices for Peebles, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Scotland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour rates in Scotland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

Guide prices for kitchen refurbishment in Peebles
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%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Peebles homes

You will find stone mill-town terraces, Victorian villas, farm cottages and post-war council-built houses throughout the Scottish Borders. Stone terraces in Hawick and Galashiels often have a small kitchen at the back, while Victorian villas in Peebles and Kelso tend to have larger separate kitchens.

Rural roads and farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries, and older town centres may have limited parking, so delivery is planned in advance. The Scottish Borders generally have soft mains water, though rural homes on private supplies may need testing and filtering.

Regulations for kitchen work in Peebles

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.

Older Borders towns often have conservation areas and listed buildings, so a new external vent or changes to historic features may need consent.

Getting the most from your kitchen refurbishment

Choose handles after the doors and confirm the hole spacing, because drilling new doors for the wrong size of bar handle cannot be undone neatly.
Before booking a refurbishment for your Peebles home, empty the sink cupboard and check the base for swelling or soft spots, as it decides whether that unit stays.
In an older house in the Scottish Borders, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
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 Peebles

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Peebles?

For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,400 to £5,600 including VAT in Peebles. That reflects typical costs in Scotland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Peebles as well?

Yes. As well as Peebles itself, we cover the rest of the Scottish Borders and nearby towns such as Penicuik and Galashiels. 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.

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.

Kitchen refurbishment in neighbouring towns

The same service is available a short drive from Peebles, including: