Kitchen refurbishment in Shepherds Bush

Thinking about kitchen refurbishment in Shepherds Bush?

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

A kitchen fitted ten or fifteen years ago in a Shepherds Bush home may have good units let down by a chipped laminate worktop, faded doors and a stained sink. Kitchens in every part of Shepherds Bush are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Greater London.

What is included in the work?

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

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
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
Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Shepherds Bush?

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. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Shepherds Bush?
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%.

House types around Shepherds Bush and what they mean for a kitchen

In and around Shepherds Bush, homes range across Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis. 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.

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. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.

Do you need approval for kitchen refurbishment in Shepherds Bush?

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.

Practical advice for Shepherds Bush homeowners

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.
If you let a property in Shepherds Bush, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
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 several units are damaged, the layout no longer suits you or services need moving, a full new kitchen may be better value.

Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Shepherds Bush

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Shepherds Bush?

Guide prices in Shepherds Bush are about £3,200 to £7,800 including VAT for new doors, worktops and handles on sound units. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Do you work near Shepherds Bush as well?

Yes. As well as Shepherds Bush itself, we cover the rest of Greater London and nearby towns such as Notting Hill and Bayswater. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

Kitchen refurbishment in neighbouring towns

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