Replacement kitchen doors in Plymstock

Why do people in Plymstock choose replacement kitchen doors?

If you have bought a Plymstock home where the kitchen layout works but the colour does not, new doors and handles can change the look in a day or two.

Peeling wrapped doors near the oven or kettle are a common reason people in Plymstock ask about replacements, especially when the units underneath are still fine. Homes right across Plymstock are covered, as are nearby places such as Plymouth, Saltash and the villages in between.

What do replacement kitchen doors in Plymstock include?

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For replacement kitchen doors in Plymstock it usually covers:

Drawer fronts fixed to existing drawer boxes, or new boxes where worn
Doors and drawer fronts made to measure or matched to the existing sizes
New soft-close hinges fitted and every door adjusted so the gaps run even
Hinge holes drilled to line up with the positions on your carcasses
Handles or knobs drilled from a template so they sit at a consistent height
Matching end panels, plinths, cornice and pelmet cut and fitted

Guide prices for replacement kitchen doors in Plymstock

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South West, and are firmed up once we have seen your Plymstock kitchen. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.

Guide prices for replacement kitchen doors in Plymstock
Typical project	Guide price
Doors and drawer fronts supplied and fitted (15–20 doors)Standard ranges, with new hinges and handles	£1,000–£3,100
Bespoke, in-frame or hand-painted doorsMade to measure for your carcasses	£2,100–£5,200
Fitting only, doors you have boughtHanging, adjusting, handles drilled and fitted	£310–£820
Matching end panels, plinths and corniceCut and fitted to suit the new doors	£150–£620

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%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Plymstock homes

In and around Plymstock, homes range across cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.

Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier. Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house.

What rules apply to replacement kitchen doors in Plymstock?

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.

Homes within Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.

Practical advice for Plymstock homeowners

Keep one old door until the new ones are fitted, so sizes and hinge positions can be checked if anything does not line up.
If the hob or sink in your Devon kitchen needs to move, plan a fuller refit rather than new doors on a layout that does not work.
If you let out a Plymstock property, new doors can often be fitted between tenancies in a day or two once they have been delivered.
If the worktops are also worn, consider replacing them in the same visit rather than fitting new doors beside tired surfaces.

Questions about replacement kitchen doors in Plymstock

How much do replacement kitchen doors cost in Plymstock?

For 15 to 20 doors and drawer fronts, supplied and fitted, budget around £1,000 to £3,100 including VAT in Plymstock. That reflects typical costs in the South West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Which parts of Plymstock do you work in?

All of them. Our Devon coverage takes in the whole of Plymstock, including the PL9 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Plymouth. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

Can new doors be fitted to my existing kitchen units?

Usually, yes, as long as the carcasses are sound. We measure every door and drawer front at the survey and check the hinge positions, because sizes vary between makers and older kitchens often use sizes that are no longer standard. Doors are then made to measure or matched to your units, drilled for new hinges and hung so the gaps line up across each run.

Replacement kitchen doors in neighbouring towns

We also carry out replacement kitchen doors in these towns near Plymstock: