Kitchen refurbishment · England
Kitchen refurbishment in West Sussex
Our kitchen refurbishment work covers the whole of West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis.
Why do people in West Sussex choose kitchen refurbishment?
After a leak under the sink, some West Sussex homeowners find only a few units are damaged; swapping those and refreshing the fronts can cost far less than starting again.
Some West Sussex 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.
What does kitchen refurbishment in West Sussex include?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
- New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
- Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
- New handles drilled and fitted, with hinges and drawer runners adjusted or replaced
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- Tiled, glass or panel splashback fitted once the new worktops are in
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in West Sussex?
The figures below are guide prices for West Sussex, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| 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 across West Sussex
Across West Sussex you will often find 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. 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.
West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. 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.
Seaside bungalow owners often open the kitchen into the dining room and refit it for easier everyday use. New-town houses tend to have small kitchens where taller wall units, integrated appliances and a better layout help make the most of the space.
Rules for kitchen refurbishment in West Sussex
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.
Before you start
- Measure replacement doors against your carcasses rather than the old doors, as widths, hinge positions and drawer box sizes vary between ranges.
- Open the sink cupboard and look for swollen board or staining; water-damaged carcasses should be replaced, not hidden behind new doors.
- Check whether the hinges and drawer runners can be reused; worn or mismatched fittings can stop new doors from sitting straight.
- If several units are damaged, the layout no longer suits you or services need moving, a full new kitchen may be better value.
- If your West Sussex kitchen has a tiled splashback, decide early whether it stays; removing old tiles often damages the plaster behind and adds a day of making good.
- Before booking a refurbishment for your West Sussex home, empty the sink cupboard and check the base for swelling or soft spots, as it decides whether that unit stays.
Questions about kitchen refurbishment in West Sussex
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in West Sussex?
For new doors, worktops and handles on sound units, budget around £2,900 to £6,900 including VAT in West Sussex. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
Yes. We carry out kitchen refurbishment across West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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 towns across West Sussex
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Crawley
- Kitchen refurbishment in Worthing
- Kitchen refurbishment in Bognor Regis
- Kitchen refurbishment in Littlehampton
- Kitchen refurbishment in Horsham
- Kitchen refurbishment in Haywards Heath
- Kitchen refurbishment in Chichester
- Kitchen refurbishment in Burgess Hill
- Kitchen refurbishment in East Grinstead
- Kitchen refurbishment in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Kitchen refurbishment in Lancing
- Kitchen refurbishment in Midhurst