Kitchen renovations

The kitchen you
actually want.

A kitchen renovation is the most impactful single-room investment you can make in a home. Hutch delivers every layout and spec level — from a simple refit to a full open-plan transformation — on a fixed fee, with qualified trades for every element and a dedicated PM.

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At a glance

£9k

Starting cost

4 wks

Fastest programme

Finish levels

100%

Fixed fee

Every kitchen includes: fixed fee · all trades co-ordinated · waste removed · building regs (if structural) · 10-year warranty

Kitchen layouts

Four layouts.
One fixed price.

Layout determines run length, unit count and installation complexity. Each comes with a different base cost — all at fixed fee.

Straight / galley

Single run of units along one wall or in a narrow galley format. The simplest layout — ideal for compact kitchens or where the design requires a clean single run. Efficient use of space, easier to install, lowest unit count.

Standard spec from£9k – £14k

L-shaped

Units run along two adjacent walls, creating an L. The most common residential kitchen layout — a good balance of counter space, storage and workflow. Works well in most SE/SW London kitchen sizes and creates a natural separation between cooking and dining zones.

Standard spec from£14k – £22k

U-shaped

Units on three sides — maximum storage and worktop space. Best suited to larger kitchens with adequate room to move within the U. Creates a highly efficient working kitchen. Often combined with an open end to allow access to a dining area.

Standard spec from£18k – £28k

Island

Open-plan kitchen with a central island — the aspirational SE/SW London renovation. Usually involves wall removal to create the open-plan space. The island provides additional prep space, storage and seating. Often the centrepiece of a rear extension or side return project.

Standard spec from£22k – £38k

Finish levels

Three specs.
Honest prices.

Finish quality is the biggest single variable in kitchen cost. Here’s exactly what you get at each level — and what it adds to the base layout price.

Standard

Trade / IKEA level

IKEA, Magnet trade, Wren

Flat-pack or semi-assembled carcasses with a solid door and worktop finish. Practical, durable and great value. Ideal for investment properties, budget renovations or rental properties.

Base price — no multiplier

One team.
Every trade.

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All trades co-ordinated — one fixed price

A kitchen renovation involves joiners, plumbers, electricians, plasterers, tilers and decorators — all needing to work in the right sequence. Hutch co-ordinates every trade under one PM. One fixed price.

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Wall removal and structural expertise

Opening up a kitchen almost always requires an RSJ or steel beam. We price the structural element accurately upfront — structural drawings, BCO approval and installation all included in your fixed fee.

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Full sequencing — no gaps in the programme

Kitchen renovations fail when trades aren’t sequenced correctly. Our PM sequences every trade day by day so nothing waits for something that should already be done.

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Plumbing and electrics — qualified in-house

Our plumbers and electricians are Hutch-vetted, qualified and work as part of the same team — not sub-contractors who’ve never met your joiner.

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Fixed price that includes appliances if wanted

We can supply and fit appliances as part of your fixed price — or fit client-supplied appliances. Either way, the cost is confirmed before we start.

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Underfloor heating — properly specified

We specify the right system for your floor build-up, ensure the circuit is correctly rated, and install it during the appropriate phase — not as an afterthought.

Pricing

Kitchen renovation
cost guide.

Based on recent SE London kitchens at standard spec. Mid-range adds ~30%, bespoke adds ~100%.

Layout	Typical size	Programme	Standard spec
Straight / galley	8–15 m²	3–5 weeks	£9k – £14k
L-shaped	12–22 m²	4–6 weeks	£14k – £22k
U-shaped	15–28 m²	5–7 weeks	£18k – £28k
Island	20–40 m²	5–8 weeks	£22k – £38k
All prices include labour, fitting, electrics, plumbing, waste removal and PM. Appliances and kitchen units are additional unless supply & fit is selected.

Common add-ons

Wall removal (non-structural)

Remove a partition wall, make good and redecorate.

+£2,500 – £4,500

Wall removal with RSJ steel

Structural wall removal with steel beam, BCO sign-off.

+£5,000 – £8,500

Underfloor heating (electric)

Under-tile electric mat with thermostat — kitchen floor.

+£1,200 – £2,200

Supply & fit appliances

We source and install oven, hob, extractor, dishwasher, fridge.

+£6,000 – £14,000

Fit client-supplied appliances

Labour to install appliances you purchase yourself.

+£1,200 – £2,000

New boiler / heating zone

New combi boiler or additional heating zone to kitchen.

+£2,800 – £4,500

Featured project

Open-plan kitchen with RSJ,
Hither Green SE13.

Open-plan kitchen with island Hither Green SE13

£54k

Fixed fee

6 wks

Programme

22 m²

Kitchen area

Bespoke

Finish level

The project

A 3-bed Victorian terrace in Hither Green where the original kitchen and dining room were separated by a chimney breast and partition wall. The clients wanted a single open-plan kitchen-diner with an island. We removed the chimney breast, installed an RSJ over 4.2m, opened the space up and designed a handleless bespoke kitchen with central island, integrated appliances and electric underfloor heating. Family lived in the house throughout.

Included in the £54,000 fixed fee

Structural drawings and BCO application · Chimney breast removal and RSJ installation over 4.2m span · Padstone design and installation · Raking out and making good of all brickwork · Bespoke handleless kitchen — 22 units including island · Quartz composite worktops throughout · Bosch integrated appliances (supply and fit) · Full new electrical circuit · Replumbed kitchen · Electric underfloor heating throughout · Herringbone porcelain floor tiles · Full replaster · Decoration throughout · PM and 10-year warranty

The scope of works was 14 pages. I knew exactly what was going in, when it was happening, and what it cost. The structural drawings alone saved me £2,000 vs the other quote. The kitchen is exactly what we wanted.

Jess M.

Open-plan kitchen · Hither Green, SE13

FAQ

Kitchen renovation
questions answered.

Most pure kitchen refits don’t require building regulations approval. However, if you’re removing a structural wall, adding a new electrical circuit, or relocating gas supply, building regulations do apply. We handle any required BCO applications as part of your fixed fee.

Wall removal involves: confirming whether the wall is structural, installing temporary props, installing the RSJ steel beam, removing the props, and making good. Structural drawings and BCO sign-off are required for any structural wall removal. We include these free in every Hutch project involving structural work.

Yes — we offer supply & fit or fit-only. Fit-only adds £1,200–£2,000 for labour depending on complexity.

Yes, most clients stay in the property. The main disruption is the loss of kitchen use for 1–3 weeks during installation. For projects involving wall removal, there’s typically 2–3 days of significant disruption — dust, noise, temporary propping — which we manage with hoarding and clear communication.

Your fixed price covers all labour, project management, waste removal and any structural work in scope. The scope of works lists every material, every trade and every exclusion so you know exactly what’s in the price before we start.

The kitchen youactually want.

Four layouts.One fixed price.

Three specs.Honest prices.

One team.Every trade.

Kitchen renovationcost guide.

Open-plan kitchen with RSJ,Hither Green SE13.

Kitchen renovationquestions answered.

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