Replacement kitchen doors in Peacehaven

Why do people in Peacehaven choose replacement kitchen doors?

Some Peacehaven households getting ready to sell want the kitchen to look fresher in the photographs without the cost and mess of taking it out.

Homeowners in Peacehaven with solid, well-fitted units but tired doors often choose new fronts rather than living through the upheaval of a full kitchen replacement. Peacehaven sits about 6 miles south-east of Brighton, and our East Sussex coverage takes in everything in between.

What do replacement kitchen doors in Peacehaven include?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Peacehaven covers:

Matching end panels, plinths, cornice and pelmet cut and fitted
Doors and drawer fronts made to measure or matched to the existing sizes
Handles or knobs drilled from a template so they sit at a consistent height
New soft-close hinges fitted and every door adjusted so the gaps run even
Free survey visit to check the carcasses and measure every door and drawer front
Drawer fronts fixed to existing drawer boxes, or new boxes where worn

What do replacement kitchen doors cost in Peacehaven?

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 do replacement kitchen doors cost in Peacehaven?
Typical project	Guide price
Doors and drawer fronts supplied and fitted (15–20 doors)Standard ranges, with new hinges and handles	£1,200–£3,400
Bespoke, in-frame or hand-painted doorsMade to measure for your carcasses	£2,300–£5,800
Fitting only, doors you have boughtHanging, adjusting, handles drilled and fitted	£340–£920
Matching end panels, plinths and corniceCut and fitted to suit the new doors	£170–£690

Guide ranges cover doors, drawer fronts, hinges and handles for a typical kitchen of 15 to 20 doors; replacing swollen carcasses, worktops or appliances is priced separately. Prices include VAT at 20%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Peacehaven?

In and around Peacehaven, homes range across Regency townhouses and flats, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows. Regency and Victorian houses split into flats often have small kitchens in former reception rooms, while 1930s semis usually have a compact kitchen at the back.

Seafront flats without lifts, permit parking and steep streets in the coastal towns can make delivery and waste removal slower, so access needs planning. East Sussex has hard water, so limescale builds up on taps, kettles and boiling water taps, and a filter or softener is worth considering.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Peacehaven

Replacing kitchen doors needs no planning permission or Building Regulations approval in England, because nothing structural, electrical or plumbed changes. The exception is a listed building, where original fitted cupboards or joinery may need listed building consent before they are altered. If you add plinth or cornice lighting at the same time, the wiring must meet BS 7671, and a new circuit for it would be notifiable under Part P.

Listed Regency buildings, conservation areas and homes inside the South Downs National Park may need consent for a new external vent, and flat owners usually need freeholder consent.

Tips before you start

If you let out a Peacehaven property, new doors can often be fitted between tenancies in a day or two once they have been delivered.
Open the sink cupboard in your Peacehaven kitchen and press the base; soft or swollen board means that unit needs replacing before new doors.
Count every door, drawer front, end panel and plinth before asking for prices, including integrated appliance doors and panels at the ends of runs.
A new kitchen makes more sense if the carcasses are damaged, the layout does not work, or the sink and hob need to move.

Questions about replacement kitchen doors in Peacehaven

How much do replacement kitchen doors cost in Peacehaven?

Replacement kitchen doors in Peacehaven typically cost £1,200 to £3,400 including VAT for 15 to 20 doors and drawer fronts, supplied and fitted, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Peacehaven?

Yes. We work across Peacehaven, including the BN10 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Rottingdean and Seaford. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

Are new hinges and handles fitted with the doors?

Yes, normally. Old hinges are often worn or set for the old doors, so new soft-close hinges are fitted and adjusted so the doors close quietly and the gaps run even. Handles are drilled from a template so every one sits at the same height and distance from the edge. If you would like to reuse your existing handles, the new doors are drilled to suit them.

Can I change to a completely different door style?

Usually, yes. Slab, shaker and painted doors can all go on standard carcasses if the sizes and hinge positions suit. An in-frame look is more involved, because the doors sit inside a frame built onto the front of the units, so it costs more. A true handleless kitchen uses rails built into the carcasses, so with a door change that look is imitated with edge-profiled doors instead.

What if some of my kitchen units are water damaged?

Damaged units are replaced before the new doors go on, because swollen chipboard does not recover. The sink base is the usual problem, from slow leaks at the trap or tap, followed by units beside the dishwasher. We check every carcass at the survey, look for the cause of any leak, and price replacement units as a separate line so you can see the cost clearly.

Nearby places we cover

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