Kitchen Refurbishment

Kitchen Refurbishment
Manchester and Greater Manchester

Renovat Construction provides complete kitchen refurbishment services across Greater Manchester. Design, supply and full installation including all building works, electrics, plumbing, gas, plastering, tiling, flooring and decoration. One company, one project manager, one fixed price.

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What a Kitchen Refurbishment Includes

A kitchen refurbishment can range from replacing units and worktops to a complete remodel involving structural changes. Unlike kitchen showrooms that only supply units, we manage the entire project including all trades.

Kitchen Units and Storage

  • Base units and wall units in the full range of standard UK sizes to maximise your space
  • Tall units including larder cupboards, integrated fridge and freezer housings, and full height storage
  • Corner solutions including carousel units, magic corners, and L-shaped drawers
  • Soft-close drawer systems with pan drawers, internal organisers and cutlery inserts
  • Door styles including shaker, slab, handleless, raised panel and high gloss in painted, vinyl wrapped or real wood finishes

Worktop Options

  • Laminate — budget-friendly, wide range of colours and patterns, durable and easy to maintain
  • Solid wood — oak, walnut or beech. Warm and natural, requires regular oiling
  • Quartz — engineered stone combining durability with consistent colour. Popular brands include Silestone and Caesarstone
  • Granite — natural stone, each piece unique, heat resistant and extremely hard wearing
  • Dekton and porcelain — ultra-thin, extremely durable, heat and scratch resistant

Appliances

  • Ovens — single or double, built-in or built-under, conventional, fan, steam or combination
  • Hobs — gas, ceramic, induction or domino configurations. Gas hobs installed by Gas Safe registered engineers
  • Extraction — chimney, canopy, downdraft or integrated hoods, ducted to outside or recirculating
  • Integrated refrigeration, dishwashers and washing machines
  • Boiling water taps including Quooker, Grohe Red and Franke

Building Works Included

  • Wall removal to create open plan kitchen-diners with structural engineer and Building Regulations where required
  • Layout changes including moving sinks, relocating cookers and repositioning doors
  • Plastering to create smooth surfaces for tiling and painting
  • Flooring including LVT, ceramic tiles, engineered wood or laminate
  • Splashback tiling, full wall tiling or feature areas
  • Full decoration including walls and ceilings

Kitchen Layouts for Greater Manchester Homes

Galley Kitchens

Common in Victorian and Edwardian terraces across Manchester. Units on two parallel walls. A well designed galley kitchen can be highly efficient. We maximise storage with full height units and ensure the workflow between sink, hob and fridge works properly.

L-Shaped Kitchens

Found in many semi-detached homes and newer properties across Greater Manchester. Units on two adjacent walls with floor space for a dining table or island. Corner units are handled with carousel systems to ensure no space is wasted.

U-Shaped Kitchens

Three walls of units providing maximum storage and worktop space. Common in larger kitchens or where the kitchen occupies its own room. We balance wall units with open shelving to prevent the space feeling enclosed.

Open Plan Kitchen-Diners

The most requested layout. Knocking through from kitchen to dining room creates a sociable space for family life. Often includes an island providing additional workspace, storage and casual seating. Requires careful planning of extraction and zones.

The Kitchen Refurbishment Process

1

Design Consultation

We visit your home, measure your kitchen, discuss how you use the space and talk through options and budget. You see initial layout ideas and discuss unit styles, worktops and appliances.

2

Detailed Design and Specification

We produce detailed kitchen plans showing unit layouts, elevations and 3D renders so you can visualise your new kitchen. We refine the design based on your feedback and finalise specifications for units, worktops, appliances and finishes.

3

Fixed Price Quotation

You receive a comprehensive quotation covering everything including kitchen units, worktops, appliances and all installation works. No hidden extras.

4

Strip Out

We carefully remove your existing kitchen and dispose of old units responsibly. Any underlying issues such as damp, damaged plaster or old wiring are identified and addressed before the new kitchen goes in.

5

First Fix

Electrical wiring is installed for new socket positions, lighting and appliances. Plumbing is roughed in for sink and appliance locations. Gas pipework is installed if repositioning the hob. Any structural work such as wall removal and steels is completed at this stage.

6

Plastering

Walls are plastered or made good to provide perfect surfaces for tiling and painting. Ceilings are repaired or re-skimmed if needed. Proper drying time is allowed before decoration proceeds.

7

Kitchen Fitting

Units are installed level and plumb starting with base units, then tall units, then wall units. Worktops are templated and fitted. Stone worktops require a separate templating visit after units are installed. Doors are adjusted for perfect alignment.

8

Second Fix

Sinks and taps are connected. Appliances are installed and connected by a Gas Safe engineer for gas appliances. The electrician completes socket and switch fitting. Lighting is connected and tested.

9

Tiling, Flooring and Decoration

Splashback tiling is completed. Flooring is laid. Walls and ceilings are decorated. Handles are fitted. Silicone sealing around sinks, worktops and splashbacks is completed.

10

Handover

We demonstrate appliances, hand over manuals and warranties, complete final snagging and ensure you are completely happy with your new kitchen. You receive Gas Safe and electrical certificates.

Electrical and Gas Requirements

Modern kitchens have significant electrical demands. Electric ovens and hobs typically require dedicated circuits. Induction hobs often need 32A supplies. Older properties may need consumer unit upgrades to accommodate additional circuits. All electrical work in kitchens must comply with Part P of Building Regulations. Our electricians are registered with NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA and provide certificates for all work.

All gas work including hob and cooker installation is completed by Gas Safe registered engineers. You receive a Gas Safe certificate on completion. If you are switching from gas to induction or vice versa, additional pipework or electrical work is required — we plan this during the design stage.

Kitchen Ventilation

Proper ventilation is essential to remove cooking odours, steam and grease. Building Regulations Part F requires kitchens to have adequate ventilation. Cooker hoods ducted to the outside are most effective, removing moisture and grease from the building entirely. Recirculating hoods with carbon filters are an alternative where ducting is not possible. We advise on the best solution for your kitchen during the design phase.

Areas We Cover for Kitchen Refurbishments

We refurbish kitchens across all Greater Manchester boroughs. Victorian terraces in Chorlton and Didsbury often have compact rear kitchens we maximise, or we create rear extensions for larger kitchen-diners. 1930s semis in Trafford and Stockport frequently have separate kitchens and dining rooms that work well when opened up.

Manchester Salford Stockport Bolton Trafford Altrincham Sale Bury Tameside Rochdale Wigan Oldham

Frequently Asked Questions

A straightforward kitchen replacement with no layout changes typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. Refurbishments involving layout changes, new electrics and plastering usually take 3 to 4 weeks. If we are knocking through walls or creating an extension, allow 6 to 12 weeks depending on scope. We provide a detailed programme at quotation stage and arrange temporary cooking facilities to minimise disruption.
Yes. Creating open plan kitchen-diners is one of our most popular requests across Greater Manchester. If the wall is load-bearing, which most internal walls between kitchen and dining room in Victorian and Edwardian houses are, we need a structural engineer to design steelwork and Building Regulations approval. We manage the entire process. The result transforms how you use your home.
Most customers stay in their homes during a kitchen refurbishment. We set up temporary cooking facilities including a microwave, kettle and temporary hob in another room so you can prepare basic meals. You will have limited kitchen access during installation, typically 2 to 4 weeks. Moving out is not essential but can speed the work up slightly if preferred.
It depends on your budget and priorities. Laminate offers excellent value with a wide range of colours and patterns. Solid wood is warm and natural but needs regular oiling. Quartz is extremely durable, low maintenance and available in consistent colours. Granite is natural and unique but requires sealing. We discuss all options during your design consultation and help you choose based on how you will use your kitchen.
Kitchen refurbishment costs vary significantly based on the size of your kitchen, the specification of units and worktops, whether structural work is involved, and appliance choices. A straightforward replacement of units and worktops in a medium sized kitchen typically starts from £8,000 to £15,000 including installation. A full refurbishment with structural changes, high-end finishes and premium appliances can reach £25,000 to £40,000 or more. We provide a fully itemised fixed price quote after visiting your home.
A like for like kitchen replacement generally does not require Building Regulations approval. However approval is required if you are knocking through walls, making structural changes, or significantly altering electrical or gas installations. All electrical work must comply with Part P and be certified. Gas work must be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer. We handle all necessary approvals and provide all certificates on completion.

Get a Free Kitchen Design Consultation

We visit your home, measure your kitchen and show you what is possible. Detailed quote provided within one week. No obligation.

Book a Free Consultation Call 0161 706 0480

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