Kitchen refurbishment · Wiltshire
Kitchen refurbishment in Salisbury
We take on kitchen refurbishment in Salisbury and the surrounding SP1 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
When does kitchen refurbishment make sense in Salisbury?
After a leak under the sink, some Salisbury homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again.
Some Salisbury 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. If your home is in Salisbury or close by in Romsey or Ringwood, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.
What we cover for kitchen refurbishment in Salisbury
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- 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
- New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Salisbury?
Typical kitchen refurbishment prices for homes in Salisbury, including VAT and adjusted for the South West. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes around Salisbury
In and around Salisbury, homes range across thatched and stone cottages, Victorian railway terraces, post-war estate houses and new-build estates. Railway terraces in Swindon often have a narrow back kitchen, while stone and thatched cottages in the villages tend to have small kitchens with low ceilings.
Village lanes and farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries, and Salisbury's historic centre has limited parking, so delivery is planned in advance. Wiltshire's water is hard, much of it from chalk, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.
What rules apply to kitchen refurbishment in Salisbury?
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 thatched cottages, Salisbury's historic centre and other conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or changes to historic features.
Worth knowing before the fit
- In an older house in Wiltshire, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Salisbury
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Salisbury?
For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,600 to £6,200 including VAT in Salisbury. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Salisbury?
Yes. We work across Salisbury, including the SP1 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Romsey and Ringwood. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
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.
Kitchen refurbishment in neighbouring towns
We also carry out kitchen refurbishment in these towns near Salisbury:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Romsey
- Kitchen refurbishment in Ringwood
- Kitchen refurbishment in Andover
- Kitchen refurbishment in Totton
- Kitchen refurbishment in Shaftesbury
- Kitchen refurbishment in Warminster
- Kitchen refurbishment across Wiltshire