Kitchen Makeover FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

At Thompsons, our kitchen makeovers typically start from around £2,500–£5,000 for smaller spaces — depending on the style of doors and worktops you choose.

Larger kitchens or projects that include new worktops, additional panels, or layout tweaks can range from £6,000–£8,500+, though we always aim to keep things cost-effective by reusing what we can.

Compared to the £10,000+ cost of a full kitchen refit, this is often a more sensible option — especially for homeowners who want a fresh new look without the upheaval.

A kitchen makeover keeps your existing cabinet layout but swaps out the parts you see and touch every day — doors, trims, panels, worktops, handles, and so on.

We don’t rip everything out unless we need to. That means less mess, less downtime, and much better value than a full replacement.

The result? A kitchen that looks brand new — but without the upheaval.

Most of our makeovers take between 1–3 days depending on the size of your kitchen and the work involved.

Because we’re not gutting the entire space, the disruption is minimal. We turn up, get cracking, and leave you with a fresh new kitchen look in under a week.

Yes — within reason. If you’d like to move or remove a unit, add extra cabinets, or reconfigure a small part of the layout, we can usually do that as part of your makeover.

We’ll let you know what’s practical during the design visit, and we’ll always advise you if something’s likely to push the cost up or cause delays.

We’ll help you keep things affordable by:

• Keeping your existing layout

• Choosing door ranges that offer good quality without the designer price tag

• Reusing appliances where possible

• Swapping solid worktops for high-quality laminates if budget’s tight

We can tailor everything — so you’re not paying for anything you don’t need.

Yes — 100%. There’s no cost and no pressure.

We’ll come out, measure up, show you samples, and put together a tailored quote. Even if you decide not to go ahead, at least you’ll have a clear idea of what’s involved.

We can give you a ballpark estimate based on a few photos and rough sizes — but for anything accurate, a home visit is the way to go.

It helps us check the little things that can affect cost — like corner units, uneven walls, or hidden pipework.

We don’t offer in-house finance at the moment, but lots of customers split the cost over stages: deposit, pre-install payment, and balance on completion.

Some use 0% credit cards or home improvement loans — and we’re happy to provide paperwork or breakdowns if you need it for that.

Definitely. A well-finished kitchen makeover is one of the most appealing upgrades you can make — especially if you’re planning to sell or rent the property.

It gives the wow-factor without the high cost of a full renovation, making it a smart investment either way.

Of course — you can view before-and-after transformations on our gallery page, or we can show you real examples and sample doors during your design visit.

Every kitchen we do is a bit different — and we’re proud to show the quality of our work.

Over 50% of renovations go over budget due to hidden repairs, custom parts, or delays. Always add at least 10% contingency for surprises like old plumbing, uneven walls or gas lines needing disconnecting.

A well-fitted kitchen can add 5–10% of value to your property—particularly intelligent design, quality materials, and smart layout choices.