Kitchen Renovation Wandsworth: Vetted Builders, Matched Quotes
A kitchen renovation in Wandsworth costs £8,000-£15,000 for a basic refit, £15,000-£35,000 for a mid-range renovation, and £35,000-£80,000+ for a high-specification open-plan scheme. Planning permission is not usually required unless structural changes are involved. Get 3 matched quotes from vetted Wandsworth kitchen specialists.
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How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Wandsworth?
A kitchen renovation in Wandsworth costs £8,000-£80,000+ depending on the size of the kitchen, the scope of work, and the specification level. The table below shows typical all-in costs, including VAT, supply and fit.
| Scope / item | Typical cost (inc. VAT) | Timescale on site | Planning / approvals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic refit | |||
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New units and worktops only
Replace cabinets and worktops in unchanged layout. No plumbing or electrical changes.
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£8,000–£12,000 | 1–2 weeks | Not required |
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Units, worktops, sink and tap
Full unit replacement including new sink, tap, and minor plumbing reconnection.
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£10,000–£15,000 | 1–2 weeks | Not required |
| Mid-range renovation | |||
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Full renovation, unchanged layout
New units, worktops, appliances, flooring, lighting, and electrical upgrades. No structural work.
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£15,000–£25,000 | 3–4 weeks | Building regs (electrics) |
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Full renovation with island
As above, with new island or breakfast bar added within existing footprint. Possible hob relocation.
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£20,000–£35,000 | 4–5 weeks | Building regs (electrics/gas) |
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Kitchen with new bi-fold or sliding doors
Existing opening widened or new opening created for rear garden doors.
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£25,000–£40,000 | 4–6 weeks | Usually required |
| High-specification / open-plan | |||
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Open-plan with structural wall removal
Wall removed to create open-plan kitchen-dining-living. Steel beam, building regulations sign-off.
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£35,000–£55,000 | 4–8 weeks | Building regs required |
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Bespoke open-plan kitchen, high-spec
Bespoke cabinetry, stone worktops, integrated high-spec appliances, underfloor heating, designer lighting.
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£55,000–£80,000+ | 6–10 weeks | Building regs required |
| Professional fees (additional to build cost) | |||
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Structural engineer (wall removal)
Calculations for steel beam sizing and temporary support. Required for all structural wall removals.
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£500–£1,500 | 1–2 weeks | — |
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Building control (structural work)
Wandsworth building control application for structural alterations and notifiable electrics.
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£400–£900 | 2–4 weeks | — |
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Interior designer / kitchen designer
Design fee for full kitchen specification, lighting plan, and materials schedule.
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£1,500–£5,000 | 2–6 weeks | — |
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Planning application (if required)
Wandsworth Council planning fee for householder application (new openings, extensions, conservation areas).
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£258 fixed fee | 8 weeks statutory | Fixed fee |
Wandsworth kitchen renovation costs sit broadly in line with the South London market above outer boroughs, roughly level with Lambeth and Southwark. Premium specification works in Battersea, Putney, and Wandsworth Town regularly exceed the high-end range, reflecting higher-specification appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and more complex structural integration.
What drives cost variation in Wandsworth:
– Scope: replacing units and worktops only costs significantly less than a full structural reconfiguration
– Kitchen size: a galley kitchen in a Battersea terrace costs less than a large rear-extension kitchen in Putney
– Specification laminate worktops and flat-pack units cost a fraction of quartz worktops and bespoke cabinetry
– Structural work removing a wall to create open-plan requires a structural engineer, steel beam, and building regulations sign-off
– Plumbing and electrical work, relocating the sink, adding an island with a hob, or upgrading the consumer unit, all add cost
– Appliances integrated vs freestanding, number of appliances, and brand tier all significantly affect the total
What does a kitchen renovation in Wandsworth typically involve?
Most Wandsworth kitchen renovations fall into one of three scopes:
Basic refit (£8,000-£15,000): units, worktops, sink, tap, and splashback replaced in an unchanged layout. No structural work, no layout change, no relocation of plumbing or gas. Flooring and lighting may be updated. Typical for Victorian terraces in SW17 and SW18 where the kitchen layout works and the goal is a refresh.
Mid-range renovation (£15,000-£35,000): new units, worktops, appliances, flooring, lighting, and electrical upgrades. May include a minor layout change or island addition within the existing footprint. Often involves a new consumer unit or RCD upgrade. Typical for Balham, Tooting, and Earlsfield properties where the kitchen has been updated once before.
High-specification/open-plan scheme (£35,000-£80,000+): structural changes to create open-plan, bespoke cabinetry, integrated appliances, underfloor heating, bifold or sliding doors onto the garden, quartz or stone worktops. Requires planning permission if structural walls are removed within a listed building or if a new extension is added. Common in Battersea, Putney, and Wandsworth Town on higher-value properties.
What is typically included in a full kitchen renovation quote:
Item | Basic refit | Mid-range | High-spec / open-plan
Units and cabinetry | Off-the-shelf | Semi-custom | Bespoke or premium
Worktops | Laminate or solid wood | Quartz or composite | Stone, quartz, or granite
Appliances | Freestanding | Integrated | Integrated, high-spec brands
Flooring | Vinyl / LVT | Tile or engineered wood | Tile, stone, or underfloor heating
Lighting | Standard ceiling | Spotlights + under-cabinet | Fully designed scheme
Structural work | None | Possible | Usually yes
Planning required | No | Rarely | Possibly (if structural)
Usually no. A kitchen renovation that changes units, worktops, appliances, and finishes within an existing room does not require planning permission from Wandsworth Council.
Planning permission is required when:
– You are removing a structural wall (this requires building regulations approval, not planning; see below)
– You are adding a new extension to create a larger kitchen (planning usually required; see House Extension Wandsworth)
– The property is a listed building (any internal structural changes require Listed Building Consent)
– You are changing the external appearance of the property (new window openings, roof lights, or bi-fold doors to the rear may require planning in conservation areas)
Building regulations approval IS required when:
– A structural wall is being removed, which requires a structural engineer’s calculations and building control sign-off
– Electrical work is being carried out: notifiable work under Part P must be certified by a registered electrician
– Gas work being carried out must be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer
– Plumbing changes affecting drainage may require building control notification
In conservation areas, external alterations such as new windows or rooflights require planning permission from Wandsworth Council. Check planning permission before commissioning any external changes.
Conservation area restrictions in Wandsworth affect external changes to your property, not internal kitchen works. The units, worktops, layout, and appliances inside your home are unaffected by conservation area status.
Where conservation area rules do apply to kitchen projects:
– New rear windows or bi-fold doors: additional planning controls apply in conservation areas; timber or aluminium to match the period character is usually required
– Roof lights or skylights permitted on rear roof slopes in some cases, but require planning permission in conservation areas
– Extensions to create a larger kitchen: conservation area restrictions apply (see House Extension Wandsworth for detail)
– External extraction vents: visible extraction vents on front elevations require planning permission in conservation areas
Key Wandsworth conservation areas affecting kitchen-linked external works:
Area | Postcodes/neighbourhoods affected
Battersea conservation areas | SW11 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction, Battersea Park Road
Wandsworth Town | SW18 West Hill, Old York Road
Tooting Bec | SW17 Tooting Bec Road, Balham Hill
Balham | SW12 Bedford Hill, Balham High Road
Nightingale Triangle | SW12 between Clapham South and Balham
Earlsfield | SW18 Magdalen Road, Garratt Lane environs
Putney | SW15 Upper Richmond Road, Putney Heath
Southfields | SW18 parts of Replingham Road
Always check planning.wandsworth.gov.uk before commissioning external changes that form part of a kitchen project.
How long does a kitchen renovation take in Wandsworth?
Works on site for a standard kitchen renovation take 1–3 weeks for a basic refit and 3-6 weeks for a full mid-range renovation. An open-plan structural scheme takes longer:
1. Design and specification agreed: 1–3 weeks
2. Units and appliances ordered 3–8 weeks lead time (longer for bespoke cabinetry: 8–16 weeks)
3. Structural engineer engaged (if removing walls): 1–2 weeks for calculations
4. Building regulations application submitted (if required): 2–4 weeks for approval
5. Strip out and structural works: 1–2 weeks
6. First fix plumbing and electrics: 1–2 weeks
7. Units, worktops, and tiling fitted: 1–2 weeks
8. Second fix: appliances, lighting, and snagging 1 week
Total on site (basic refit): 1–3 weeks
Total on site (mid-range renovation): 3–6 weeks
Total from decision to completion (open-plan with structural work): 3–6 months
For open-plan schemes involving a house extension, add 7–10 months for the extension programme (see House Extension Wandsworth).
Order units and appliances before the contractor starts on site. A delayed worktop delivery is the most common reason kitchen renovation programmes slip; bespoke stone and quartz worktops have 3–6 week template-to-delivery lead times.
How do I find a vetted kitchen renovation specialist in Wandsworth?
Kitchen renovation quotes in Wandsworth vary significantly; the same scope can attract quotes that differ by £10,000-£20,000 with no obvious explanation. The difference is usually scope: one builder includes structural engineer costs, another does not; one builder includes appliances, another does not.
To get comparable quotes:
1. Agree your scope before approaching builders: units and worktops only, or full structural reconfiguration
2. Decide on specification level and select appliances and cabinetry ranges before quoting a quote without specified products is not a price
3. Ask builders to break down labour, materials, appliances, and professional fees separately
4. Confirm whether VAT is included
5. Check that each builder has recent, verifiable kitchen renovation projects in Wandsworth or adjacent south London boroughs
QuoteMyRenovation matches Wandsworth homeowners with vetted kitchen renovation specialist builders with recent, verifiable project history in SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18, and SW19. Submit one brief and receive up to 3 matched quotes. Free and no-obligation.
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