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Kevin arrived promptly at the time we agreed. I simply cannot fault him at all, he was extremely polite, friendly and very meticulous towards his work. I would not hesitate to use him again and would gladly highly recommend him to any friends that needed any work undertaking. I am extremely happy with the quality of the finished work . Thankyou Kevin.... you were a joy to meet and many thanks for all the work you carried out.. Definitely a 5 star rating from me.
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I had a professional experience from the first point of contact to the finish of the job. Jay & Jordan are both very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and stick to the agreement. It was a straight forward job, and that's exactly how they handled it. No complications. Handed over a clean and tidy site. Have asked them to quote for another job. I have advised them to bring up their online presence to give potential customers more information about the company.
Jackie
Russell and Tom are very reliable people who can offer high quality for renovation, tiling, plastering, and, like in our case, kitchen fitting. You can talk openly with them and they can also provide good advice that meets your personal budget and expectations. The job was finished on time, with no delays on their part, and they showed an excellent understanding of our needs. Definitely recommended, especially if you've never hired anyone before and need someone trustworthy for a good job!
Simona
Planning a new kitchen involves far more than picking style trends; it requires clever spatial layout, careful budgeting, and strict building compliance. Whether you are aiming for a clever cosmetic refresh or a luxury bespoke overhaul, hiring a professional kitchen specialist ensures your space is beautifully designed, highly functional, and safely installed. Rated People connects you with thousands of trusted kitchen designers across the UK. Post your job for free today to get quotes from up to three local specialists.
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What does kitchen design involve?
Good kitchen design is a lot more than choosing the worktops you like and ordering them in the right size. A kitchen specialist who plans and designs kitchens will take a lot of things into account to make sure the kitchen that gets installed is fit for purpose and looks great.
Some of these things are:
- The distance between work areas.
- Worktop materials and whether they can withstand spillages and heat.
- How easy the kitchen is to clean.
- The positioning of different work areas (e.g. is the sink too far from the hob).
- Storage options.
- The positioning of windows and lights – to help create a clean, bright environment to cook and prepare food in safely.
- The location of plumbing and electrical fixtures.
They’ll also consider who the kitchen is being designed for to make sure it meets that person’s tastes and needs. That can mean accommodating disabilities or recognising that a left-handed person might prefer a dishwasher to be to the left of the sink rather than to the right. At the very least, it’ll mean taking that person’s height into account to make sure they don’t need to tip-toe or bend down too far to access cupboards.
A good kitchen designer will draw up plans for the kitchen to help you visualise how the new room will look and make sure the room meets current building regulations. They can also remove an old kitchen before a new one is fitted.
Cost of kitchen design work
The cost of kitchen design work can vary widely depending on how you choose to approach your project. Many independent kitchen designers charge a flat fee for creating a bespoke layout, which usually ranges from £300 to £1,500for the planning and 3D visual design phase alone. On very large or luxury projects, a specialist designer might instead charge a percentage fee, typically around 8% of the overall project cost.
However, if you buy your cabinets and appliances through an all-inclusive high street kitchen showroom or a national brand, the 3D design work is frequently offered as a "free" service, as the company rolls that cost into the final supply and fit price tag of the kitchen itself.
When planning your total renovation budget, it helps to know that the overall cost of a new kitchen—including design, materials, and professional installation—typically falls into three main brackets:
- Budget or cosmetic refresh: £6,000 to £12,000 for off-the-shelf flat-pack units, laminate worktops, and keeping your existing layout.
- Mid-range renovation: £12,000 to £25,000 for durable, semi-bespoke cabinetry, premium surfaces like quartz or granite, and professional tradespeople handling minor structural or plumbing changes.
- High-end or fully bespoke: £25,000 to £60,000+ for handmade, custom joinery, luxury smart appliances, and complex spatial alterations.
As a general rule of thumb, you should expect to allocate roughly 40% of your total budget to cabinetry and worktops, 20% to new appliances, and 20% to professional installation labour, leaving the remaining 20% for flooring, decoration, and a vital emergency contingency buffer.
The qualifications your tradesperson needs
There’s no one recognised qualification for kitchen specialists but most of them have taken a general interior design course with City & Guilds or a similar body before learning the trade on the job. They might start out as interior designers but they could also begin their careers as carpenters or cabinet makers before deciding to specialise in kitchen design.
As well as kitchen design principles, they’ll have a good knowledge of current building regulations and may have connections with other tradespeople like plumbers, electricians, tilers and carpenters who they can call on to help bring a new kitchen space to life. If a gas cooker is on the wish list, only a tradesperson with a valid Gas Safe qualification can fit it. A similar thing goes for electrics. They’ll need to be fitted by a tradesperson with a Part P qualification. They might have both of these qualifications themselves but it’s more likely that they’ll bring in a Gas Safe registered plumber or Part P qualified electrician to carry out the work.
What is a Gas Safe accreditation?
A tradesperson is Gas Safe when they’re on the gas registration body, Gas Safe Register. The register is an official list of gas engineers who are qualified to work safely on gas appliances like boilers and cookers. All qualified engineers carry ID cards with an identification number which you should check on the main Gas Safe Register website, along with their company name, before allowing them to work on gas in your home.
What are the building regulation and Part P requirements for a new kitchen?
While a basic like-for-like kitchen refit doesn't require official approval, any new drainage or electrical installations must comply with UK Building Regulations. Specifically, electrical work should be handled by a Part P certified tradesperson who can self-certify that the job safely protects your home from fire and electric shocks. Furthermore, if you are relocating your kitchen into a brand-new room, you will need formal building regulations approval to ensure the space meets strict ventilation, drainage, structural stability, and fire safety standards.
For guidance around the latest building regulations, visit the Planning Portal
Do I need planning permission or insurance for kitchen design work?
You generally do not need planning permission to install a new kitchen unless the work is part of a larger house extension or your property is a listed building, in which case you must consult your Local Planning Authority first. Additionally, while holding public liability insurance isn’t a legal requirement for kitchen designers, it is highly recommended that your chosen specialist has it to protect both parties against any accidental property damage or personal injury claims during the project.
What questions should I ask a kitchen specialist before hiring them?
Before making a hire, ask the specialist how long they have been trading, if they can show you a gallery of previous designs, and whether they will be fitting the kitchen themselves or subcontracting the work. You should also clarify how long your kitchen will be unusable, what their guarantee covers, and verify that they hold valid public liability insurance. Finally, always confirm if they use certified tradespeople, specifically asking for a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances and a Part P qualified electrician for the wiring.
Working in homes for 10 years, doing all kinds of jobs like: Kitchens and bathrooms fitting and refurbishing. Tiling, Flooring, Repairs. Skimming, Plastering, Laminated Flooring. Brick and Block works.
Handyman, building, landscaping, painting. Public liability insurance. All major debit and credit cards payments accepted for payment convenience.
Dan delivers (very) good work for a fair price and he is reliable (good communication, shows up on time), very service-oriented, tidy and a very friendly & pleasant person. He's done several jobs for us now and I would certainly ask him back,
Darren provided practical solutions to an unusual build, and a proper estimate. As the work was about to start the spec' changed a few times, and Darren was helpful with that. We agreed a new price and signed a straightforward agreement. Security was never an issue - we had no issue with giving Darren keys and access. He turned up when he said he would and always went through the issues of the day and the progress of the day on site and on the phone. The project has worked out really well, and it has been a very good working relationship. We have no hesitation in recommending Darren - he was helpful throughout, including managing the occassional curved ball. He runs work from a joinery led perspective, and has a wide range of understanding about the other trades and what should happen when. A pleasure to work with!
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Excellent, efficient job and area was left incredibly clean and tidy at the end. Very good communication throughout the quoting and arranging process. Highly recommended.
GD DIBDEN GENERAL BUILDERS
Kitchen Design / Installation
We cover all general building works small, medium and large builds at a very high standard of work.
NICUABRU SERVICES LTD is a company formed over 7 years ago, specialized in flats, houses renovation and house extensions. Our aim is to provide good quality services at a reasonable price and customer satisfaction is crucia
Fantastic work, above and beyond what we asked them to do. Very happy with the finished job, done quickly too. Also great advice on other aspects of the refurb. Would definitely want to use the guys again. Thanks Nicu and Daro.
Welcome to SB design & Developments ltd We are a company dedicated to giving a prompt quality service, in suppling kitchens and bathrooms check our website
Excellent job done, professional and helpful. Really helped me in a difficult situation. Would highly recommend.
About Arena Group – Maintaining Homes Together At Arena Group, we believe home maintenance is about more than repairs it’s about trust, safety, and building lasting relationships with the people we serve. With over 25 years of hands?on construction and refurbishment experience, we’ve grown into a trusted partner for homeowners, landlords, and housing providers across the UK. Our mission is simple: to maintain homes together, blending craftsmanship with care.
STG is a small but rapidly growing local company who believe our customers are our most important asset.â?? we offer a wide range of services from boiler Installations plumbing, Kitchens and Bathroom refurbishments All trades to suit all budgets .
The gentleman from STG turned up on time, didn't take long to do the job, very efficient and polite. Value for money.
We are specialists in home development, loft conversions, extensions, renovations and refurbishments. With over 13 years experience in the building trade, you can rest assured that you will receive the highest standard of workmanship from qualified tradesmen. If you are unsure of your current requirements, call us and we will be more than happy to provide you with any information or advice. We mainly cover London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent. Over the years we have built up a strong reputation for our quality of service and finish, while efficiently planning & managing the job from start to finish.
Would like to thank mo and his team for all the hard work and effort they put in to the project, they helped us from start to finish and we're really helpful in the design process, again big thanks and would recommend.
D L EVANS CARPENTRY
Kitchen Design / Installation
Fully qualified carpenter with 16 years experience. All carpentry work undertaken including, 1st and 2nd fix work, kitchen installation, roofing, installation of windows and doors, tiling, etc. I have a wide range of experience with both small and large jobs including new builds, extensions and renovations. I currently have two qualified carpenters who I employ and I also have contacts within all sectors of the construction trade, which enables me to project manage a whole job if needed. I take great pride in completing my work to a very high standard and I have an excellent eye for detail. References from previous customers are available.
My company can offer all aspects of home improvements and all aspects of roofing with a full guarantee with all woks carried out I have 15 years of experience in the trade With many happy customers and our company is fully insured so rest assured
Dwain and his team did a really good job. They responded to the job post and came to do the work quickly as I needed the work doing quite urgently. They did everything I asked, and got it just right. Friendly service with a smile. Would recommend.
PRESTIGE BUILD SOUTH WEST
Kitchen Design / Installation
We are a dedicated and reliable team of local tradesmen with over 20 years experience in all aspects of general building that have combined forces to offer professional services at competitive prices. We are Fully insured and offer no obligation quotes. We are new to rated people hence why we haven’t had any reviews as of yet, but please check out our Bark site on Google and the photos of our 5 star reviews.
ES Building Services is a family run business with a team of highly skilled, well experienced and passionate professionals who puts your needs at the forefront of what we do. All our work is completed to the highest industry standards and compliance with current regulations is always met. We focus on providing a high end finish on all of our projects regardless of budget. We will make sure you are involved and understood at every step of the process, from design to completion. Whether it’s a simple maintenance job or a full internal refurbishment, we aim to provide a level of service that exceeds your expectations. Our predominant active contacts consist of bathroom and kitchen refurbishment work. We work alongside multiple industry leaders and have an excellent track record in providing high quality installations across London. With a skilled and mature team of professionals we have an abundance of experience in all areas of building services. We specialise in full internal refurbishments covering all aspects of the build: strip out, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electrics and everything in between. With over 300+ 5* reviews accross all platforms, rest assured your property is in safe hands with ES Building Services. Kitchens Bathrooms Refurbishments Electrical installation + Everything in between NICEIC Aproved Contractor. GasSafe Registered Engineers. SafeContractor Approved.
Kitchen Edit is an Award Winning Kitchen Refurbishment company specialising in Kitchen Resprays, Replacement Kitchen Doors and Vinyl Wrapping.
They were very nice and good to have around .Did extra than quoted for and I would recommend them .
S&D Construction Services is a premier general construction business with over of 23 years of Experience in the construction industry, we have established ourselves as a leader in delivering comprehensive construction services with a wide range of sectors including residential and commercial projects across London Our mission is to provide exceptional construction services and client-focused approach to every project we undertake
Nicolae was great to work with, very accommodating, quick and unphased by bad weather. Did an excellent job with the blockwork at a good price and a good job with the plastering, which was little bit more expensive, but worth the assurance of having the same person do both jobs. Would recommend for similar, quick turnaround jobs.
We are based in Exeter and offer property alterations & improvements, garage conversions & extensions, carpentry, plumbing, painting & decorating, kitchens & bathrooms, landscape gardening, fencing, log cabins. We are CRB checked & insured to £5M
Extremely useful to know someone with abilities spanning across different professions. He really is Handy Andy! Genuine and very pleasant.
Alex was very friendly and professional and did a good job replacing our sink. I would recommend his services.
I have 34 years experience. My work consists of loft work, extension work. Floor laying, cut roof work. Door hanging, kitchen fitting. Skirting and architraves. Cladding,fascia’s and gutters. Stair cases and hand rails. Decking
Excellent Professional Serviceman. Replaced 2 damp kitchen units and replaced kickerboard underneath. Excellent work, fully recommended
My name is Aidan. I am new to the area but by no means new to plumbing and the building trade. I moved here for love and left behind a very successful bathroom and plumbing installation company. I previously worked as recommended by a showroom company so I spent a lot of time creating beautiful bathrooms. My eye for detail really lent itself to the quality of finish, right across the board with tiling,plastering,plumbing, heating and kitchen fitting. I have worked on bathrooms where the materials chosen cost so much it’s scary. Likewise I can work on a B&Q £400 bathroom bundle. My gas safe certification is about to lapse however my knowledge and qualifications are of the highest standard, as this is a new beginning for me I am reluctant to retake the course right now until I understand how beneficial it will be for me in the future. As for me. I am a young man with 15 years on site experience that has always been willing to work hard and treat people fairly. I more than not keep customers for life and am always more than willing to go out of my way to keep people happy. I usually have my dog with me as he is my best bud and comes everywhere with me. If this is a problem he is more than happy to wait for me in the van. Or if you want to say hi he loves people,kids, dogs. He loves everything. We can’t wait to meet you.
Excellent service from Aiden. Highly recommend. He spoke to me before the job, asked me to send him some photos, and talked me through the process before I accepted his offer. What stood for me was his communication over the phone and his fast response to queries over messages. His price was competitive and the job was completed to a very high standard. I will be sending all my future plumbing issues his way
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