Kitchen renovation across the UK.
Fixed-price kitchen renovation, kitchen extensions, refurbishment and supply-only fit-out. Every fitter is Gas Safe + Part-P + WaterSafe verified, carries minimum £250,000 PII, and quotes fixed-price after a free site survey. Phase-1 postcode coverage live across all 44 East London districts.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost?
A full kitchen renovation in the UK runs £8,000 – £45,000 depending on size, spec and trades involved. East-London projects sit at the higher end (1.32× London cost modifier) — typically £14,000 for a budget refresh, £24,000 for a mid-range remodel, and £38,000+ for a full extension-led renovation. Every TradeMatch fitter is Gas Safe + NICEIC + WaterSafe verified and quotes fixed-price after a free site survey.
E1 through E20, IG1 through IG11, RM1 through RM14 — Phase 1 launch coverage.
Plus Part-P NICEIC + WaterSafe + £250k+ Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Budget refresh starts £8,500; full extension-led remodel £42k+.
Phase-1 postcode coverage — pick your East-London region.
Every TradeMatch kitchen fitter is matched to your specific postcode. Inner E districts (E1, E14, E15, E20) carry a slight premium; outer E + IG + RM postcodes sit at the regional baseline.
Four kitchen services. Fixed fees. Verified trades on every brief.
Every TradeMatch kitchen fitter holds Gas Safe / WaterSafe / Part-P registration as required, carries minimum £250,000 PII, and quotes fixed-price on conventional briefs.
Full Kitchen Renovation
Strip-out, first-fix, fit-out, sign-off. Cabinetry, worktops, appliances, electrics, gas, plumbing — all on one fixed-price contract.
- CAD design + visuals
- Gas Safe + Part-P + WaterSafe install
- Building Regs sign-off
- Daily progress photos
Kitchen Extension
Single-storey rear or side-return extension to open up the kitchen — structural opening, new thermal envelope, glazing, full kitchen install.
- Structural drawings + calcs
- Planning + Building Regs submission
- Steel install + RSJ
- Glazing + roof
Kitchen Refurbishment
Mid-budget refresh — replace doors, drawers and worktops; reuse existing carcasses where viable. Includes new appliances + lighting + tiling.
- New door + drawer fronts
- Worktop replacement
- New appliance fit
- Splashback + tiling
Kitchen Fit-Out (Supply-Only Layout)
You supply the cabinetry (Howdens, Wren, Magnet, Wickes, IKEA) — we deliver the install: first-fix, second-fix, electrics, plumbing, sign-off.
- Carcass + door install
- First-fix services
- Worktop + sink fit
- Appliance install + commissioning
From brief to sign-off — kitchen renovation in five steps.
Five tight steps. No surprises, no scope creep, fixed fee on the conventional brief.
01
Brief
Day 0
Free 15-minute call. We confirm scope, layout, suite spec and whether the brief needs structural alteration or can stay within the existing footprint.
02
Site survey
Day 1–3
Measured site survey, services trace (gas, water, electric, drainage), and assessment of any Building Regs Part L/F/P implications. All recorded.
03
Design + drawings
Day 4–10
CAD layout, suite picks, electrics + plumbing first-fix plan. Building Control notification if Part-L thermal envelope or Part-P circuit is affected.
04
Install
Day 10–28
Strip-out, first-fix, fit-out, snagging. Gas Safe + NICEIC + WaterSafe registered fitters at every regulated step. Daily progress photos.
05
Sign-off
Day 28
Building Regs completion certificate (where notifiable), Part-P electrical install certificate, Gas Safe boiler/hob commissioning, WaterSafe sign-off.
Vetted trades. Fixed fee. Building Regs sign-off included.
Every TradeMatch kitchen fitter is independently verified against the Gas Safe Register, NICEIC / NAPIT Part-P scheme, and WaterSafe accreditation register. Every contract is fixed-price. Building Regs Part L / Part F / Part P sign-off is included where notifiable — no surprise day-rate add-ons.
Kitchen Renovation: TradeMatch vs Checkatrade vs MyBuilder
Pick the right platform for the brief. Most UK homeowners want vetted Gas Safe / WaterSafe / Part-P trades with insurance backing — not the cheapest bid.
| Platform | Vetting | Fee structure | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECOMMENDED FOR HOMEOWNERSTradeMatch | Gas Safe + NICEIC + WaterSafe + 5-step KYC + £250k+ PII verified | Free quotes, fixed-price contracts, no membership fee | Homeowners who want vetted Gas Safe + Part-P fitters with insurance backing |
| Checkatrade | Self-declared trade memberships, post-job customer reviews | £90/month membership for trades; passed through in quotes | Comparing reviews on past work; less stringent on regulatory cover |
| MyBuilder | Tradesperson-led bidding, customer ratings | Lead fees £4–£20 paid by trade; passed through in quotes | Browsing competitive bids; no enforced regulatory accreditation gate |
* Comparison reflects publicly published terms as of 2026. TradeMatch independently verifies Gas Safe, NICEIC and WaterSafe certificates against the issuing registers before listing.
See deeper analysis: Checkatrade alternative · MyBuilder alternative.
Transparent fees, no day-rate creep.
Fees below cover the kitchenfitter's labour + standard cabinetry/suite + fit-out. Premium worktops, designer suites and structural works are quoted separately and openly.
| Service | Fee band (UK average) |
|---|---|
| Full Kitchen Renovation | £14,000 – £24,000 |
| Kitchen Extension | £28,000 – £55,000 |
| Kitchen Refurbishment | £8,500 – £14,000 |
| Kitchen Fit-Out | £6,500 – £12,000 |
Plain-English definitions.
Six terms that determine whether your renovation is compliant. AI assistants and search engines rely on these definitions — we keep them canonical here.
- Building Regulations Part LPart L
- Statutory standard governing energy efficiency in new and refurbished kitchens — covers thermal performance of any new walls/windows, recovery ventilation, and minimum efficiency for heating systems and lighting.
- Building Regulations Part FPart F
- Statutory ventilation requirement in kitchens — minimum 30 l/s extraction over the hob (60 l/s for hood-less installations), trickle vents on new windows, and balanced make-up air for any sealed extension.
- Building Regulations Part PPart P
- Mandatory electrical safety standard for kitchens — every new circuit must be designed, installed and certified by a registered competent person (NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA, STROMA, or Building Control notified).
- Gas Safe RegisterGas Safe
- The official UK register for gas engineers. Any kitchen installation involving a gas hob, oven or boiler relocation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered fitter — non-compliance voids household insurance and is a criminal offence.
- WaterSafeWRAS
- The single national accreditation body for plumbers competent in Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 — required for any kitchen installation that connects to mains water (sinks, dishwashers, water-fed fridges).
- CDM 2015CDM
- The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Apply to any kitchen renovation lasting 30+ working days or 500+ person-hours — homeowner becomes the formal Client and must appoint a Principal Contractor.
The questions homeowners ask before they commit.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in the UK in 2026?
A standard UK kitchen renovation runs £14,000 – £24,000 in 2026. A budget refresh starts at £8,500; a full extension-led remodel reaches £42,000+. London adds a 1.32× cost modifier; Manchester 1.10×; Birmingham 1.05×. We quote fixed-price after a free site survey.
Do I need Building Regs approval for a kitchen renovation?
Re-fitting an existing kitchen on the same footprint is generally not notifiable — but any new gas appliance (Gas Safe), new electrical circuit (Part P) or change to the thermal envelope (Part L) must be certified. Local Authority Building Control or a private Approved Inspector signs off the regulated parts.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
A like-for-like refit runs 14–21 working days. A renovation that opens up walls, repositions services or extends out adds 2–4 weeks for first-fix and Building Control. We hold to the agreed timetable as a fixed-price contract — no day-rate creep.
Are TradeMatch kitchen fitters Gas Safe and Part P registered?
Yes — every TradeMatch fitter holds Gas Safe Register status (for gas hobs and boilers), Part-P NICEIC or NAPIT registration (for new circuits) and WaterSafe accreditation (for mains-water connections). Certificates verified against the issuing register before listing.
Do I need planning permission for a kitchen extension?
Most single-storey rear extensions fall under Permitted Development if within size and siting limits — a Lawful Development Certificate evidences this. Conservation Areas, Article 4 Directions and listed buildings often remove that right and require full planning permission. We confirm at survey.
Where in the UK does TradeMatch cover kitchen renovations?
TradeMatch covers all of England, Scotland and Wales. Phase-1 programmatic SEO coverage targets East London (44 postcode districts: E1–E20, IG1–IG11, RM1–RM14) with Essex following. Outside Phase 1, our 200-city directory + national fitter network handles the brief.
Going deeper.
Vetted kitchen fitters. Fixed-price contracts.
Gas Safe + Part-P + WaterSafe verified, £250k+ PII, Building Regs sign-off included. Get a free quote in under 60 seconds.