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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.
Omor Group LTD
Kitchen Design / Installation
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We do all aspects of bathrooms and minor building works, we take pride in our work and enjoy leaving the customers with a smile on their faces.
Our build prerequisites were to divide a room & close an open archway, build two extra walls, move steps and a handrail, put in two entrances with doors for the new build and paint & carpet this area. Matthew (MDCC Construction) was qualified and very helpful – giving us good advice. He is an honest, tidy and thorough builder, willing to accommodate the building manager's questions and happy to make amendments. We were thrilled with the speed and finish of this build, and we will definitely use them again.
Building and maintenance company specialising in carpentry and plastering.
Had Adam down for a chimney breast removal and they’re talented, friendly guys with fair prices. Can’t ask for much more. The plastering was very smooth!
Southside Renovations is a small company with big ideas on how to get the most out of your kitchen or bathroom. We provide a professional service from start to finish, always taking pride in our work, with years of experience in commercial and residential renovation. We understand how stressful having building works completed in your home can be, and we try our very best to keep any disruption to a minimum whilst working in your home. We are transparent in our costings and always supply a detailed quote. We believe you will find it hard to find a better service.
We learned the hard way with our kitchen that we wanted a smaller company to do the bathroom so that we could speak directly to the people doing the work. Our choice was vindicated with Reuben and Chris - nothing was too much trouble and their work ethic and attention to detail was excellent. Hard-working, good humoured and low-maintenance, they were a pleasure to have in the house. The finished bathroom surpasses our expectations, we are delighted with it and readily recommend Southside Renovations.
TDF Home Improvements
Kitchen Design / Installation
TDF Home improvements carry out a range of work. I have been in the construction industry for 25 years and will be happy to quote for the following work. Complete Kitchen, bathroom & bedroom fitting service General building works and renovations Plastering, tiling & hard flooring Landscaping, decking & fencing
Welcome to Culture Construction We are a customer focused construction company, specializing in kitchen refurbishment, Loft Conversions, Door fitting and all aspects of carpentry. We undertake all commercial & residential projects across London and Essex. Providing a high-quality finish & reliable service on every project is paramount to us. Every project is thoughtfully and precisely tailored to our clients individual requirements and specification, meeting a range of budgets. We offer supply & fit / Installation only service on kitchens, bathrooms and door installation from a range of verified suppliers. 24hr Emergency call out service Get in touch with us today for a FREE quote and relax whilst our team takes control of your project.
Very neat and clean, thanks chaps.
We are a Ltd company and have been in the building trade for over 20 years. We take pride in our work and strive to do the best job possible for you. All quotes are free. We are fully insured up to £2m
My name�s is John and I�m the owner of EAGLE SERVICE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE is a Company based in Bournemouth,providing all aspects of building maintenance and offering a friendly, reliable and honest service. I have worked in the building & property maintenance sector for the last 18years, dealing with most household jobs from the minor (electric,plumbing,carpentry ) to complete renovation of flats and houses. If it\\\\'s a job that you can\\\\'t do yourself or need advice don\\\\'t hesitate to get in touch with us!!
What should have been a straightforward connection of electric oven to wall spur turned out to be not the case, due most likely to a problem with the (brand new) building’s wiring - John of Eagle Service went above and beyond to try and resolve the issue, which the council have now passed on to their builders to address. We have nothing but praise for John, and would happily use him again. John was friendly, efficient, professional, on time, and a pleasure to have in to do the job.
Richard Hames General Builder
Kitchen Design / Installation
Richard Hames has been producing finely crafted renovation works in and around the beautiful city of Bath for nearly 30 years and has taken his work overseas to a number of locations including the Bahamas. He was born in Bath where he still lives and has gained a huge knowledge of the buildings, both both listed and non-listed in and around Bath. Richard takes the commitment of satisfying his clients very seriously. He listens, designs and works with the client to transform an initial seed of an idea into reality.
We are a Bearsden based building company with over 35 years of experience in construction . We specialise in loft conversions and basement conversions including water control measures . The largest part of our works are in the west end and south side of Glasgow . The largest part of our clients are through word of mouth or recommendations . We use rated people as a gap filler between our clients hence the limited amount of jobs online . We are a one stop shop , with all experienced trades in-house .
Had couple company’s out to look at garage conversion although I found Scott on Rated People and glad I did Scott and his Team converted garage with ease the quality of work was great I would have no hesitation in recommending Scott and plan to yous his services in future also a pleasure having his Team in the house clean and tidy workers throughout.
I have been a plumber for 17 years I did an apprenticeship in plumbing and gas at 16 years old once I qualified i joined a company that did refurbishments and extensions in charge of a team that did the full internal of the jobs where I learned my other trades: We are specialist bathroom fitter for all wall hung systems and concealed specialist units. We tile as it is part of the bathroom and kitchen work. We can fit all underfloor heating systems. We can do all aspects of carpentry from floors to roofs. We fit kitchens from simple to bespoke. If its inside your home we can sort it and to the highest standard.
Plasterer and builder skilled in the following areas: Plastering, New Kitchens, Bathroom Fitting, Extensions, Conversions, Renovations, Tiling. Located in Cross Hands and covers the Swansea and Carmarthenshire areas
Great job new kitchen and some internal walls knocked down. Took a little longer and cost a little more than expected but very happy with the outcome. Friendly and trustworthy team
we are experience refurbishment contractors. we are reputable and reliable builders, established since 2010 and over 20years experience in building trade. using our skill and materials, we are eager to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied.
Best tradesperson I've ever hired. Does the job right and really pays attention to the details. Can't recommend highly enough.
Shame is fantastic, a rare find. I’d use him for anything I do going forwards if he has capacity. Finally got my dream kitchen, hand made with bespoke solid wood cabinets, start to finish in 2 weeks. Delighted!
BUSYBEE PROJECTS LIMITED
Kitchen Design / Installation
The Experts Behind Your Perfect Space With years of experience in the construction industry, we deliver top-notch installation services across the UK and EU. Our skilled team ensures precision and quality in every project, from domestic renovations to large commercial developments. Our portfolio showcases a wide range of successful projects, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Trust BusyBee Projects to transform your vision into reality with professionalism and dedication. We build lasting relationships with our clients through transparency, reliability, and exceptional craftsmanship
Established in 2002 as a sole trader, I have developed a number of properties ranging from barn conversions to new build apartments. I have also project managed a number of bespoke new builds and conversions for high profile clients. All trades available!
Fantastic service from start to finish. Would certainly recommend. Has every trade available and the job went smooth.
We are small independently owned joinery. We use only the highest quality materials, incorporating Accoya, the world's leading high tech timber and install our timber box sash windows to exacting standards. We also offer a full joinery and design services.
We haven't actually started the job yet but we've seen examples of his work and are in no doubt that he will be doing a good job. Very friendly and professional and got back to us with a quote and information extremely quickly.
At Auggus, we specialise in delivering high-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations, custom furniture design and installation, and complete refurbishment solutions for both domestic and commercial projects. With years of experience and a certified, skilled team, we are equipped to handle all aspects of your renovation needs, from start to finish. Our Expertise Includes: -Kitchen Renovations: Full design, manufacture, and fitting of fitted kitchens, including all kitchen brands. We also handle the complete strip-out of your existing kitchen, including the removal of old cabinetry, appliances (except disposing fridges), and all associated waste, with skip hire for efficient waste removal. -Bathroom Upgrades: Renovation and fitting of bathrooms, including furniture and all necessary installations. -Custom Furniture Design & Manufacture: Bespoke wardrobes (hinged and sliding doors), office furniture, and other tailored solutions. -Flooring & Tiling: Installation of floor and wall tiles, as well as new flooring solutions. -Partition Walls: Creating partitions and layouts to optimize your space. -Painting & Decorating: Full interior painting and decoration services. -Electrical Work: Complete 1st and 2nd fix electrical wiring, carried out by certified electricians. -Gas & Plumbing: All gas and plumbing work, performed by our registered Gas Safe engineers. Our Process: -Consultation: We gather information via phone or in-person visits (fees applied) to discuss your needs. -Design & Quote: Based on your measurements and material choices, we provide a written quote and 3D design within 24 hours. -Booking & Deposit: Once you’ve approved the quote, a deposit is REQUIRED to secure your booking. -Execution: Our expert team takes care of every detail – from demolition to installation – ensuring the job is done right. -Completion & Final Touches: We complete the project to your satisfaction, ensuring all work meets our high standards. Important Notes: All quotes are provided in writing after a full assessment of your project. Deposit Policy: A deposit is required to confirm your booking. We do not proceed with work without this commitment. We are here to transform your space with precision and care. Whether you're renovating a kitchen, upgrading your bathroom, or designing bespoke furniture, the Auggus team is ready to bring your vision to life. Visit our website for more information, or contact us today to discuss your next project!
A professional qualified insured family run business who puts their customers first
Porch repair. John was very helpful and offered several options to help us make a decision. Very pleased with outcome and have booked him for some more work.
We are a well trained experienced Welcome to FABI Builders, your trusted partner in home refurbishment and extension throughout London. With a commitment to excellence, we specialize in transforming living spaces to enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Our experienced team prioritizes quality craftsmanship and professional communication at every stage of your project, ensuring that your vision is brought to life with precision and care. At FABI Builders, we believe that your home deserves the best, and we are dedicated to delivering outstanding results that exceed your expectations. Let us help you create the perfect space for you and your family.
Very helpful and friendly response to my queries. Arrived quickly to do the job with one other assistant. Met my expectations perfectly. Came across as courteous and professional. Thanks.
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