Kitchen refurbishment in Sittingbourne

Who usually needs kitchen refurbishment in Sittingbourne?

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

Landlords across Kent 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. We work throughout Sittingbourne (ME10) and across the wider Kent area.

What is in a typical job?

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

Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
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
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
Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Sittingbourne?

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What does kitchen refurbishment cost in Sittingbourne?
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%.

House types around Sittingbourne and what they mean for a kitchen

Typical homes in this part of Kent include Victorian terraces, weatherboarded cottages, 1930s semis and oast house conversions. Victorian terraces in the Medway towns and along the coast often have a narrow back-addition kitchen, while 1930s semis usually have a small kitchen beside a separate dining room.

Seaside terraces, permit parking and narrow village lanes can each make deliveries slower, so the route for long worktops is best checked at the survey. Water across Kent is hard, so limescale builds up quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering.

Regulations for kitchen work in Sittingbourne

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 weatherboarded and timber-framed cottages, oast conversions and homes in conservation areas such as historic Canterbury may need consent for new external vents.

Tips before you start

In an older house in Kent, ask for the walls behind the worktop to be checked for level, as a new straight worktop can show gaps the old one hid.
Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Sittingbourne home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
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.
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 Sittingbourne

How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Sittingbourne?

Guide prices in Sittingbourne 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 cover all of Sittingbourne?

Yes. We work across Sittingbourne, including the ME10 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Faversham and Gillingham. 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.

Nearby places we cover

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