Replacement kitchen doors · England
Replacement kitchen doors in West Sussex
Replacement kitchen doors in West Sussex start with a free visit to measure up, then a written scope and quote before any work begins.
Why replacement kitchen doors for a West Sussex home?
Peeling wrapped doors near the oven or kettle are a common reason people in West Sussex ask about replacements, especially when the units underneath are still fine.
Homeowners in West Sussex with solid, well-fitted units but tired doors often choose new fronts rather than living through the upheaval of a full kitchen replacement.
What do replacement kitchen doors 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 the carcasses and measure every door and drawer front
- Doors and drawer fronts made to measure or matched to the existing sizes
- Hinge holes drilled to line up with the positions on your carcasses
- New soft-close hinges fitted and every door adjusted so the gaps run even
- Drawer fronts fixed to existing drawer boxes, or new boxes where worn
- Handles or knobs drilled from a template so they sit at a consistent height
- Matching end panels, plinths, cornice and pelmet cut and fitted
- New fronts fixed to integrated appliances with their door-fixing kits
How much do replacement kitchen doors cost in West Sussex?
As a starting point for West Sussex, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| 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%.
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 replacement kitchen doors in West Sussex
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 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
- A new kitchen makes more sense if the carcasses are damaged, the layout does not work, or the sink and hob need to move.
- Old drawer boxes may not take new fronts neatly; worn runners or unusual fixings sometimes make new drawer boxes worth adding.
- Check the carcasses first; a swollen sink base, a sagging shelf or loose hinge plates mean some units may need replacing before new doors.
- Door sizes and hinge positions vary between makers, so doors must be made to measure or matched carefully to your existing units.
- Open the sink cupboard in your West Sussex kitchen and press the base; soft or swollen board means that unit needs replacing before new doors.
- Keep one old door until the new ones are fitted, so sizes and hinge positions can be checked if anything does not line up.
Questions about replacement kitchen doors in West Sussex
How much do replacement kitchen doors cost in West Sussex?
Guide prices in West Sussex are about £1,200 to £3,400 including VAT for 15 to 20 doors and drawer fronts, supplied and fitted. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
Yes. We carry out replacement kitchen doors across West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
When does a new kitchen make more sense than new doors?
When the problem is more than the look. If several carcasses are swollen or broken, the layout does not work for you, or you want to move the sink, hob or appliances, new doors only cover the issue. New doors suit kitchens whose cabinets are square, dry and well fixed and whose layout still works. We will tell you at the survey which route we think makes sense.
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 towns across West Sussex
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Replacement kitchen doors in Crawley
- Replacement kitchen doors in Worthing
- Replacement kitchen doors in Bognor Regis
- Replacement kitchen doors in Littlehampton
- Replacement kitchen doors in Horsham
- Replacement kitchen doors in Haywards Heath
- Replacement kitchen doors in Chichester
- Replacement kitchen doors in Burgess Hill
- Replacement kitchen doors in East Grinstead
- Replacement kitchen doors in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Replacement kitchen doors in Lancing
- Replacement kitchen doors in Midhurst