Kitchen refurbishment in Poole

Why do people in Poole choose kitchen refurbishment?

After a leak under the sink, some Poole 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 Poole 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 cover all of Poole, including the BH15 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Dorset.

What we cover for kitchen refurbishment in Poole

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

Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
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
Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound

Kitchen refurbishment prices in Poole

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South West. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.

Kitchen refurbishment prices in Poole
Typical project	Guide price
New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced	£2,600–£6,200
Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services	£4,100–£9,300
Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted	£6,200–£14,400

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 Poole?

Across Dorset you will often find thatched cottages, Victorian and Edwardian villas, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Edwardian villas in Bournemouth often have a separate kitchen and scullery, while 1930s semis and bungalows tend to have a compact room at the back.

Most of Dorset has hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter can help. Flats in converted villas may have no lift and shared hallways, and narrow village lanes can make delivering long worktops difficult.

Regulations for kitchen work in Poole

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.

Thatched and listed cottages may need listed building consent for internal changes, and owners of flats in converted houses usually need the freeholder's consent before work starts.

Practical advice for Poole homeowners

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.
Collect appliance model numbers before the survey so housing sizes and door-fixing kits can be checked against anything you plan to keep or replace.
If your Poole 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.
Stone worktops are templated once the old tops are off and fitted about one to two weeks later, so plan for a gap without full worktops.

Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Poole

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Poole?

For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,600 to £6,200 including VAT in Poole. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Can you measure up in Poole before quoting?

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

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

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