Kitchen refurbishment · West Sussex
Kitchen refurbishment in Worthing
Looking for kitchen refurbishment in Worthing? We survey, quote and carry out kitchen refurbishment for homes across Worthing and the rest of West Sussex, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
Why do people in Worthing choose kitchen refurbishment?
If you have bought a house in Worthing with a dated kitchen that still works, refreshing the doors, worktop and sink is often the quickest way to make it feel like your own.
A kitchen fitted ten or fifteen years ago in a Worthing home may have good units let down by a chipped laminate worktop, faded doors and a stained sink. Our West Sussex coverage reaches every part of Worthing (BN11) and out towards Lancing.
What is included in the work?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Worthing covers:
- Old worktops removed and new laminate, wood or stone worktops fitted
- Sink and tap replaced on the existing supplies and waste
- Damaged units or tired appliances swapped where the rest of the kitchen is sound
- New doors, drawer fronts, end panels and plinths fitted to the existing units
- Under-cabinet and ceiling lighting updated by an electrician and tested to BS 7671
- Free survey visit to check every carcass for water damage, level and fixings
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Worthing?
Typical kitchen refurbishment prices for homes in Worthing, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| 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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Worthing?
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.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Worthing
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.
Tips before you start
- If you let a property in Worthing, book the refurbishment between tenancies and choose durable finishes such as laminate worktops and wipe-clean splashbacks.
- 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.
- Plan meals for the days the worktop and sink are out in your Worthing home; a kettle, a microwave and a washing-up bowl in another room make those days easier.
- 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 Worthing
How much does kitchen refurbishment cost in Worthing?
Guide prices in Worthing 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.
Can you measure up in Worthing before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Worthing. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
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.
Kitchen refurbishment in neighbouring towns
The same service is available a short drive from Worthing, including:
- Kitchen refurbishment in Lancing
- Kitchen refurbishment in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Kitchen refurbishment in Portslade
- Kitchen refurbishment in Littlehampton
- Kitchen refurbishment in Hove
- Kitchen refurbishment in Brighton
- Kitchen refurbishment across West Sussex