Replacement kitchen doors in Swindon

Thinking about replacement kitchen doors in Swindon?

Landlords across Wiltshire often refresh a rental kitchen between tenancies with new doors and drawer fronts, keeping the sound carcasses and the appliances in place.

Homeowners in Swindon with solid, well-fitted units but tired doors often choose new fronts rather than living through the upheaval of a full kitchen replacement. Our Wiltshire coverage reaches every part of Swindon (SN1, SN25 and SN26) and out towards Marlborough.

What we cover for replacement kitchen doors in Swindon

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

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
New fronts fixed to integrated appliances with their door-fixing kits
Handles or knobs drilled from a template so they sit at a consistent height
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

Replacement kitchen doors prices in Swindon

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South West. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.

Replacement kitchen doors prices in Swindon
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%.

Kitchens in homes around Swindon

The housing mix across Wiltshire includes thatched and stone cottages, Victorian railway terraces, post-war estate houses and new-build estates, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Railway terraces in Swindon often have a narrow back kitchen, while stone and thatched cottages in the villages tend to have small kitchens with low ceilings.

Wiltshire's water is hard, much of it from chalk, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Village lanes and farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries, and Salisbury's historic centre has limited parking, so delivery is planned in advance.

What rules apply to replacement kitchen doors in Swindon?

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 thatched cottages, Salisbury's historic centre and other conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or changes to historic features.

Planning ahead

Count every door, drawer front, end panel and plinth before asking for prices, including integrated appliance doors and panels at the ends of runs.
Choose handles after the doors, holding samples against the new colour in your Swindon kitchen's daylight before anything is drilled.
If you let out a Swindon property, new doors can often be fitted between tenancies in a day or two once they have been delivered.
Check the carcasses first; a swollen sink base, a sagging shelf or loose hinge plates mean some units may need replacing before new doors.

Questions about replacement kitchen doors in Swindon

How much do replacement kitchen doors cost in Swindon?

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

Do you work near Swindon as well?

Yes. As well as Swindon itself, we cover the rest of Wiltshire and nearby towns such as Marlborough and Faringdon. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

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.

Replacement kitchen doors in neighbouring towns

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