Miglani Builders Limited carries out kitchen renovations in London, from strip-out and first fix through to cabinets, worktops, appliances and handover. Every project follows a clear five-step process — enquiry, site visit, written quote, build and handover — and the written quote shows what is included and excluded. Planning, Building Regulations and party wall notices are explained where they apply.
What a kitchen renovation includes
A kitchen renovation can cover the whole room or focus on the parts that matter most. A full renovation usually starts with strip-out — removing the old kitchen and making repairs to walls, floors and ceilings — followed by first-fix work, finished surfaces, and then cabinets, worktops, the sink and appliances. A lighter refresh can focus on cabinets and worktops alone, with the existing layout and services left as they are.
Either way, the scope is agreed in the written quote before work starts. A kitchen renovation can also form part of a wider refurbishment, for example when a home is being updated room by room, or when a kitchen is opened up into a larger living space.
The order the work follows
A kitchen refurbishment follows a set order, and each stage depends on the one before it:
- The old kitchen is removed and any repairs to walls, floors and ceilings are made.
- First-fix work is done before anything is covered: pipework, drainage, electrical cables and any extraction.
- Walls and ceilings are finished, and the floor is laid or prepared.
- Cabinets are fitted and levelled, followed by worktops, the sink and appliances.
- Second-fix work connects the taps, sockets, lights and appliances, and the room is decorated.
Full renovation or a lighter refresh?
- Full kitchen renovation — A kitchen that no longer works — worn units, a poor layout, tired services. What changes: strip-out, first fix, finishes, cabinets, worktops and appliances.
- Lighter refresh — A sound kitchen that looks dated, with a layout that already works. What changes: cabinets and worktops, with the layout and services left as they are.
- Kitchen as part of a refurbishment — A home being updated room by room, or a kitchen opened into a larger space. What changes: the kitchen work is planned with the wider refurbishment.
Points that are easy to miss
- Electrics. New circuits and some other kitchen electrical work must meet the Building Regulations and be done and certified by a competent electrician.
- Gas. Any gas pipework or appliance must be fitted by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Ventilation. A kitchen needs a way to remove steam and cooking smells, and the work can trigger Building Regulations requirements for it.
- Light. A rooflight brings daylight into the middle of a room. In a house, a roof window within the usual limits is often permitted development.
- Walls. If the renovation involves removing a wall, see our guide to removing a wall: structural alterations and when a structural engineer is needed.
A recent kitchen project
One recent kitchen refurbishment featured gloss grey cabinetry, under-counter laundry appliances and natural light from a ceiling rooflight. The photograph on the project page shows the stage with the units and the integrated appliances in place and the finishes still to come. See the kitchen refurbishment project for the full order of work and the points to watch.
How your kitchen renovation project works
Every project follows a clear five-step process: Enquiry, Site visit, Written quote, Build, Handover.
It starts with an enquiry, followed by a site visit to look at the kitchen, the existing services and the access. You then receive a written quote before any building work begins, and the project moves through the build stage to handover. The written quote shows what is included and what is not, and permissions are explained where they apply.
Areas we cover
Kitchen renovations are carried out across London, including Hayes, Harrow, Pinner, Slough, Ruislip and Watford, as well as Wembley, Northolt, Southall, Uxbridge, Greenford, Northwood, West Drayton, Acton and Ealing, and the London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon. Get in touch and we will confirm we can cover your area.
Frequently asked questions
What does a kitchen renovation include?
A kitchen renovation usually covers removal of the old kitchen and repairs to walls, floors and ceilings, first-fix pipework, drainage and electrics, finished walls and floors, fitted cabinets, worktops, sink and appliances, then second-fix connections and decorating. The exact scope is agreed in the written quote, so you know what is included before work starts.
Do I need planning permission for a kitchen renovation?
Kitchen renovations inside the existing room need no planning permission, because the work is internal. Permission can matter if the work changes the outside of the house, for example a new window, a rooflight or an extension to make room for the kitchen. Building Regulations can apply to electrics, gas and ventilation, and these are explained for your project.
Can I use my kitchen while the work is going on?
It depends on the stage of the work. During strip-out and first fix the kitchen is out of use, so it helps to set up a temporary kettle, microwave and washing-up area elsewhere in the house. Once cabinets and appliances are fitted, parts of the kitchen can be used again. The order of work is discussed at the site visit.
How do I start a kitchen renovation?
Start with an enquiry by phone on 020 8129 3551, on WhatsApp at +44 7400 676611, or by email at info@miglanibuilders.co.uk. This is followed by a site visit to look at the kitchen, the existing services and the access, and then a written quote showing what is included and what is not. Work starts only after the quote is agreed.
The short version
A kitchen renovation runs in a set order — strip-out, first fix, finishes, cabinets and appliances, then second fix — with the scope agreed in a written quote before work starts. Check electrics, gas, ventilation and light early, and confirm whether planning, Building Regulations or party wall notices apply to your home. See the kitchen refurbishment project for a real example of the work, or request a quote.
Sources
- Building Regulations — Planning Portal
- Planning permission — Planning Portal
- Party Wall etc. Act 1996 guidance — GOV.UK