Kitchen refurbishment · Shropshire
Kitchen refurbishment in Shrewsbury
Our kitchen refurbishment service covers Shrewsbury and nearby places such as Wellington and Telford, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
Why kitchen refurbishment for a Shrewsbury home?
Landlords across Shropshire often refurbish rather than replace between tenancies, because new doors, worktops and a sink can be fitted in days and the units underneath are rarely the problem.
If the kitchen in your Shrewsbury 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. Shrewsbury sits about 13 miles west of Telford, and our Shropshire coverage takes in everything in between.
What we cover for kitchen refurbishment in Shrewsbury
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen refurbishment in Shrewsbury it usually covers:
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- 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
- New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
- 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
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Shrewsbury?
Typical kitchen refurbishment prices for homes in Shrewsbury, including VAT and adjusted for the West Midlands. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. For the West Midlands, 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 | £2,500–£6,000 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £4,000–£9,000 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £6,000–£14,000 |
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%.
Local homes and their kitchens
The housing mix across Shropshire includes timber-framed cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war new town houses and farmhouses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Telford's new-town houses often have a compact galley or L-shaped kitchen, while older cottages in Shrewsbury and Ludlow may have small rooms with low beams.
Rural lanes, farm tracks and medieval town centres with restricted parking can all complicate deliveries, so vehicle size and timing are planned in advance. Much of Shropshire has moderately hard to hard water, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is worth planning for; check with your supplier.
Regulations for kitchen work in Shrewsbury
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.
Shrewsbury and Ludlow have many listed timber-framed buildings and conservation areas, so new vents or internal alterations may need listed building consent or planning permission.
Tips before you start
- Before booking a refurbishment for your Shrewsbury home, empty the sink cupboard and check the base for swelling or soft spots, as it decides whether that unit stays.
- 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.
- Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Shrewsbury home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
- 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 Shrewsbury
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Shrewsbury?
Kitchen refurbishment in Shrewsbury typically costs £2,500 to £6,000 including VAT for new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, based on prices in the West Midlands. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you work near Shrewsbury as well?
Yes. As well as Shrewsbury itself, we cover the rest of Shropshire and nearby towns such as Wellington and Telford. 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.
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.
Kitchen refurbishment in neighbouring towns
Close to Shrewsbury? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Wellington
- Kitchen refurbishment in Telford
- Kitchen refurbishment in Oswestry
- Kitchen refurbishment in Market Drayton
- Kitchen refurbishment in Whitchurch, Shropshire
- Kitchen refurbishment in Bridgnorth
- Kitchen refurbishment across Shropshire