Kitchen refurbishment in Shoreham-by-Sea

Thinking about kitchen refurbishment in Shoreham-by-Sea?

If the kitchen in your Shoreham-by-Sea 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.

People preparing to sell a home in West Sussex sometimes refresh the kitchen instead of replacing it, so viewers see clean doors, a sound worktop and modern lighting without a full refit bill. Kitchens in every part of Shoreham-by-Sea are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in West Sussex.

What we cover for kitchen refurbishment in Shoreham-by-Sea

Here is what usually goes into kitchen refurbishment, adjusted to your Shoreham-by-Sea kitchen after we have measured it:

Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
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 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

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?

Typical kitchen refurbishment prices for homes in Shoreham-by-Sea, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Typical project	Guide price
New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced	£2,900–£6,900
Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services	£4,600–£10,400
Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted	£6,900–£16,100

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 Shoreham-by-Sea

In and around Shoreham-by-Sea, homes range across 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.

Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey. West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Shoreham-by-Sea

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.

Homes in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.

Practical advice for Shoreham-by-Sea homeowners

In an older house in West Sussex, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
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.
If you let a property in Shoreham-by-Sea, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
Open the sink cupboard and look for swollen board or staining; water-damaged carcasses should be replaced, not hidden behind new doors.

Questions about kitchen refurbishment in Shoreham-by-Sea

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?

Guide prices in Shoreham-by-Sea are about £2,900 to £6,900 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 Shoreham-by-Sea as well?

Yes. As well as Shoreham-by-Sea itself, we cover the rest of West Sussex and nearby towns such as Lancing and Portslade. 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.

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

The same service is available a short drive from Shoreham-by-Sea, including: