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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.
Iain
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.
More than 10 years experience in multy trading Such as domestic and comercial full renovation,KITCHENS BATHROOMS DECORATING PAINTING FLOORINGS CARPENTER works PLUMBING ELECTRICAL My Company ofer a high quality trustworthy and professional works for our clients to make them happy and satisfied.2 years Warranty Also help you out with your ideas My contact number is 24/7 As well,certified by BIKBBI (British institute of kitchen bedroom and bathroom installers). Our works are protected with Contract and 2 years Warranty. Hope here from you soon.
I can’t recommend Laurentiu and his assistant Reece more highly. They completely gutted & refurbished my downstairs cloakroom in two and a half days and it is fabulous. I love it. They worked extremely hard & long hours to get the work complete in time as promised. The finished work is extremely professional and exactly how I envisaged it and they tidied up beautifully afterwards.
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Hi I'm Graham I've been in the building industry for over 25 years and specialize in bathroom and kitchen installations. we aim to offer a fully professional service from design, installation and after care. we supply all materials and bathroom furniture and give a guarantee on all work carried out.
Bliss Home Interiors Ltd. recently completed a full bathroom renovation in our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, respectful, and kept us informed every step of the way. The workmanship was outstanding, with attention to every detail. They also ensured our home was spotless afterward, taking away all the old materials. We highly recommend Bliss Home Interiors Ltd. for their excellent service and top-notch quality.
MG Kitchens & Furniture
Kitchen Design / Installation
Hiya, We run a small business since 2017, dealing with any type of furniture/kitchen and flat pack assembly. If you require a job to be completed fast, reliable and with professionalism, we are here to help.
SUSSEX CARPENTRY & CONSTRUCTION LTD
Kitchen Design / Installation
At Sussex Carpentry & Construction, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer care and outstanding results. This is all thanks to our professional and dedicated team who have both knowledge and experience. Our team are friendly, reliable and most of all work to the highest levels of customer satisfaction. We are a local, affordable and recommended company who would be happy to provide a quote.
Foster Hart Kitchens deliver a comprehensive service to fully manage your kitchen installation. We offer quality modern, designer and traditional fitted kitchens, at an affordable price, with free planning , design and advice. Proud members of IKBBI.
Replaced kitchen worktops and a large kitchen cupboard and the work was done to a very good standard. Would recommend this contractor. Good job Paul. Thanks
homefront improvements are a family run building company based in Merseyside, big enough to tackle any size project and small enough to keep the personal touches
What a fantastic job Jack and the team did! As well as providing a very competitive quote they completed the works to budget and to a great timescale to get us the extension we needed before Christmas. Communication was positive throughout the job and the sharing of design ideas and their experience was essential to achieve the results we wanted. Would highly recommend and use their services again in the future.
with 40years experiance of Fitting Design & Manufacturing all aspects of joinery we pride ourselves on a high standard of workmanship & finish at all times! we are new here however always like to leave customers happy &come highly reccomended! Thanks Alex
Very reliable, great knowledge of work and carried out to high standard, would definitely recommend
Viking Road Building Contractors have now joined with Robinson Steel to form ORCAS Contractors taking on all domestic construction projects big or small and all commercial carpentry and steel contracts. Please get in contact for any information required. Many thanks Joe
Joe and Scott were brilliant, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They were prompt when quoting, always phoned and turned up when they said they would before the job started. So reliable. The actual job was a dream, completed to a high standard in the timescales quoted. We're so pleased, it was such an easy and pleasant experience. I'll certainly call on them again. .
. I have a full range of building skills gained over 30 years as a General builder. Works include Blockwork & Brickwork, plastering, joinery, fencing, Patio`s, landscaping. Upvc windows fitted.
Highly efficient and reduced hourly rate for Pensioners.
We are a South Manchester building and joinery firm that have been established for 28 years. I personally have been involved in the building trade at all levels from planning design and build for 40 years plus. all our tradesmen are timed served and the electricians and gas fitters are all certificated.
Cannot fault a single thing. Am already talking to him about doing more work with me. Polite, professional, accommodating, skilful, helpful, good value, tidy, etc. Highly recommend.
STANART CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Kitchen Design / Installation
????? Service Introduction – Carpentry & Roofing STANART Construction Limited Hi! My name is Stan ,and I lead a skilled and reliable team with 12 years experience in carpentry and construction work We provide complete, high-quality services for both small and large projects, indoors and outdoors. Our specializations include: ?? Carpentry work – doors, windows, stairs, custom furniture, terraces, pergolas, wardrobes ?? Roofing – full roof installation, repairs, renovation, timber framing, tiles/shingles, gutter systems ?? Organized, well-equipped team – ready to handle complex projects to a high standard ?? Punctual, clean work and clear communication throughout the job CSCS Level 2
We are a family run building, refurbishment and electrical company. We pride ourselves on taking a no substitute for quality attitude and we firmly believe in liaising with the client to confidently fulfil their needs in their entirety. We offer all services from extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, electrical installation, adding sockets/switches and repair. Fensa registered for all window, door, bifold door installations - 10 year insurance backed guarantee on all window door installations.
Great service
With 30 years experience I have been a Carpenter and Joiner Specialising in Bespoke Furniture, Kitchens, Joinery and also Conventional Second and First Fix Carpentry. I make Beautiful Fitted Wood Furniture All Handmade at My Workshop. I can also work on site as part of your on going project. I currently have 25 x 5 Star Reviews and I have full Public Liability Insurance. Contact or Message for: Bookings Consultations Commissions Check Out My Instagram messenger_bespoke
Phil was great with the job we wanted done in our utility room. It was delayed slightly due to late delivery of some of the supplies, but Phil stayed on top of that and kept me informed with updates whenever he got them. On the day he was punctual, friendly and tidy, and did the work to a high standard.
Dedicated trader with 15 years experience in all aspects of building and decorating to ensure customer satisfaction
After he visited the property to give us a quote, we contacted him again for an urgent job. He agreed to fix it, but while waiting for him to arrive and do the job, we could not reach him again. We have tried to call and send messages, but there has been no response. He also blocked me on WhatsApp for no reason.
Nice clean job at a good price however did not return to complete 1 remaining door even though I paid in full. Disappointed as Joe was a very nice guy.
Welcome to Lee Carr Design. We are a small, independent company with over 30 years’ experience in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry, so you can be rest assured that with us, your project is in safe hands. Whether it's a new kitchen, bedroom or bathroom, here at Lee Carr Design we will have the solution for you at a price that suits your budget. We fully project manage all work undertaken and will survey, design, supply and install your dream project in its entirety. We adhere to an open and honest pricing policy, so you know exactly what you are getting with no sales gimmicks or extra charges. Our design team will custom create your ideas using the most up to date design software, listening carefully and with diligence, enabling a complete formulation of your ideas and wishes, to make your dream a reality. Our service also includes a fully itemised quotation from the start, with realistic time frames and personal assurance that these are kept to. Here at Lee Carr design we want your project to be as stress free as possible, so our team take each project very personally, ensuring the highest quality standard of service from the initial design process through to the completion of your project. At Lee Carr Design, we have an approved installation team who provide an exceptional quality of work to make your vision come to life. They are all highly competent in their individual area of expertise, with full DBS checks and relevant qualifications for added peace of mind. We provide written guarantees and certificates for all gas and electrical work carried out during the project too. We pride ourselves in excellence here at Lee Carr design, as your experience with us matters. From start to finish our aim is to provide you with the highest quality product at highly competitive prices. Lee Carr design are not a showroom based company, meaning costs saved on a showroom and staff are directly reflected in your price and the service we provide. We bring the showroom to you, with a full range of sample doors and worktops, to give you a better idea of how the colours will work in your space, where each project is as individual as you, our customer.
My rating in 5 star plus!! Excellent service beautiful bathroom fitted in a week and tiling was superb Both Christian and Simon were fantastic
KL joinery services offering all types of joinery work
We were looking to change 7 internal doors and Kieran was first to reply , he came to see then he sent us the price for doors to buy and deliver and fully installed , when we accepted he came out on time and finished the job in one day and we are very happy with the work , thank you again Kieran .
We have been trading for in excess of 30 years ,15 years as a limited company, we undertake all building works on residential and commercial buildings including planning and project management. We will look at any job regardless of size or location . We offer a friendly service and always listen to your needs Trustworthy and reliable
A self-motivated, reliable, and hardworking individual, who works well under pressure, with a proven track record of completing jobs within a given timescale andto a high standard. Able to follow plans and instructions, rapidly and proficiently. Excellent interpersonal skills, confident with the general public and communicates well.
Very good standard of work, reliable & nice!
Haywood Developments - Working with our customers to provide a fully project managed Extensions, Garage Conversions and home renovations. Providing excellent customer service and workmanship at a competitive price.
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