Kitchen Refurbishment Glasgow – Full Guide to Costs, Process & What to Expect
A kitchen refurbishment is one of the biggest improvements you can make to a Glasgow home — both in terms of how you use the space every day and the value it adds to your property. Done properly, a new kitchen transforms not just how your home looks but how it functions. This guide covers everything Glasgow homeowners need to know before starting a kitchen refurbishment: what’s involved, what it costs, how long it takes, and what separates a good job from a poor one.
What Does a Kitchen Refurbishment Include?
A kitchen refurbishment can range from replacing the units and worktops through to a complete structural transformation with wall removal and open-plan conversion. Here’s what a full kitchen refurbishment typically covers:
- Strip-out — Removal of all existing units, worktops, tiles, and flooring.
- Plumbing reconfiguration — Repositioning the sink, adding dishwasher connections, rerouting water supply and waste pipes.
- Gas work — Gas hob disconnection and reconnection by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Electrical work — New sockets, under-cabinet LED lighting, extractor fan wiring, and island pendants.
- Unit installation — Wall and base units fitted level, square, and secure.
- Worktop fitting — Cut and fitted to exact measurement, with precise mitres at corners.
- Splashback tiling — Tiles or glass panels behind the hob and sink.
- Floor tiling or flooring — New kitchen floor installed to complement the new units.
- Appliance connection — Oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge, extractor connected and tested.
- Decoration — Plasterwork, painting, and finishing where required.
Kitchen Refurbishment Costs in Glasgow
Kitchen costs in Glasgow vary significantly depending on the size of the room, the quality of units and worktops, and whether any structural work is involved. Below are realistic ranges based on our completed projects:
| Kitchen Type | Cost Range (inc. labour) | Timescale |
|---|---|---|
| Budget kitchen replacement | £3,000 – £6,000 | 4–6 days |
| Full mid-range kitchen refurbishment | £6,000 – £12,000 | 6–10 days |
| Open-plan conversion (inc. RSJ) | £8,000 – £16,000 | 8–14 days |
| High-spec / luxury kitchen | £12,000 – £25,000+ | 10–16 days |
All prices include labour. Materials vary by specification. Contact us for a free fixed-price quote.
Open-Plan Kitchen Conversions in Glasgow
The most transformative kitchen project we carry out — and one of the most popular in Glasgow — is opening up the kitchen into the dining room or living room to create an open-plan space. This involves removing a wall (which may or may not be load-bearing), installing a steel RSJ beam where required, and then fitting the new kitchen in the enlarged space.
It’s a job that genuinely transforms how a home feels and functions. Glasgow tenements and 1960s houses both respond brilliantly to this treatment. We handle the full process:
- Structural assessment of the wall
- Building warrant application to Glasgow City Council (where required)
- RSJ steel beam procurement and installation
- Making good of floors, ceiling, and walls
- Full kitchen fit-out in the new open space
Kitchen Brands We Install in Glasgow
We fit kitchens from all major UK suppliers. Whether you’ve already purchased your kitchen or want us to source it, we can help:
- IKEA — Excellent value and great design. We’re experienced IKEA kitchen installers who know the system inside out.
- Howdens — Trade-only supplier offering quality cabinetry. We source directly from Howdens and pass on competitive pricing.
- Wren Kitchens — Popular mid-range to high-spec option with wide design choice.
- Magnet — Solid mid-range kitchen with good construction quality.
- B&Q / Cooke & Lewis — Budget-friendly option we’re happy to install for homeowners who’ve already purchased.
- Bespoke — For truly custom kitchens, our joiners can produce made-to-measure units for unusual spaces.
What Affects the Cost of a Kitchen Refurbishment?
- Room size — More units, more worktop, more tiling, more time.
- Layout changes — Moving the sink or hob requires rerouting plumbing and gas, adding cost.
- Unit quality — Budget carcasses with standard doors vs. premium solid-wood or handleless designs.
- Worktop material — Laminate is the most affordable; solid quartz or granite the most expensive.
- Structural work — Wall removal and RSJ installation adds significantly to the project cost but also to the result.
- Appliances — Whether you’re supplying your own or having us source integrated appliances.
How Long Does a Kitchen Refurbishment Take?
A standard kitchen replacement (same layout, no structural work) takes 5–8 working days. An open-plan conversion with wall removal and RSJ installation typically takes 8–14 days. We’ll give you an accurate programme during your free survey — and we stick to it.
Why Choose HomeDecorZone for Your Kitchen Refurbishment?
- ⭐ 4.8/5 on MyBuilder — 228 independently verified reviews, consistently rating us top for kitchen fitting in Glasgow.
- ⭐ 9.62/10 on Checkatrade — 28 verified reviews from real Glasgow customers.
- In-House Team — Joiners, plumbers, electricians, tilers and plasterers all employed directly by us. One team, one standard of work.
- Fixed-Price Quotes — The price we quote is the price you pay. We hear too many stories from customers who’ve been hit with unexpected extras by other traders. We don’t operate that way.
- RSJ & Structural Experience — We have the experience and contacts to handle open-plan conversions properly, including building warrant applications.
- Glasgow Specialists — We work across the whole city: West End, South Side, North, East, Bearsden, Newton Mearns, Paisley and beyond.
Areas We Cover for Kitchen Refurbishment
- Kitchen Fitters Southside Glasgow — Shawlands, Pollokshields, Giffnock, Clarkston
- Kitchen Fitters West End Glasgow — Partick, Hyndland, Jordanhill
- Kitchen Fitters Newton Mearns — Newton Mearns, Giffnock, Clarkston
- Open Plan Kitchen Glasgow — RSJ conversions across the city
- Bearsden, Milngavie, Bishopbriggs, Paisley, East Kilbride and all Greater Glasgow
Get a Free Kitchen Refurbishment Quote
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