Kitchen Projects
— Kitchens · South London
Kitchen renovations across South London.
Bespoke kitchen renovations designed, built and fitted by our in-house team — from Wandsworth and Richmond to Chelsea and Wimbledon.
Two decades of building experience, hundreds of South London kitchen renovations — Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, mansion flats, new-builds. Every photograph below is from a real LMDEC kitchen renovation. No stock images, no manufacturer showrooms. Browse the gallery, then read how we work.
— Recent kitchen renovations
Kitchen renovations we’ve built across South London.
From Clapham galley kitchens transformed into open-plan family spaces, to Kensington mansion flats with hand-built shaker cabinetry. Each one designed, built, and finished by our team.
RECENT KITCHEN PROJECTS
Bespoke kitchen extensions and luxury refurbishments across South London.
— Project stories
Three recent kitchen renovations worth telling.
Clapham terrace · sage shaker with quartz island
A 1930s two-up-two-down with a galley kitchen so narrow you couldn’t open the oven without standing in the hallway. We knocked through into the dining room, added a quartz waterfall island, fitted bespoke sage shaker cabinetry, and ran herringbone oak flooring throughout. Sixteen working days, on budget. The client said the most important thing was finally being able to cook and talk to family at the same time.
Wimbledon Village · open-plan extension with 4m island
A rear extension on an Edwardian semi off Wimbledon Common, opened up into a kitchen-living-dining space. Four-metre waterfall island, integrated wine fridge, matte black taps and handles, downdraft induction, underfloor heating throughout, two sets of skylights. Now it’s where the family lives — kitchen, homework spot, dinner parties, all in one room.
Kensington mansion flat · shaker with black island and skylight
A period mansion flat where we lifted the ceiling to expose original beams, installed a fabric-lined roof lantern, and fitted bespoke shaker cabinets with a contrasting matte black island and brass tap finishes. Belfast butler sink, oak parquet flooring, glazed wall cabinets for the heritage ceramics collection. The kind of kitchen renovation where every detail matters.
— How we work
Our kitchen renovation process.
A kitchen renovation is the most disruptive project most homeowners ever take on. We don’t sub-contract. Carpentry, plumbing, electrics, plastering, tiling, decorating — all in-house. You speak to one person from quote to handover, usually Lukasz, the founder. Fixed-price quotes, and if the scope genuinely changes, we tell you before the work happens.
1. Site visit and honest quote
We come to your home, measure the space, listen to what you actually need, and check for the things that catch most builders out — old wiring, hidden damp, poor insulation, dodgy pipework, planning constraints. You get a detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours, with every line itemised. No vague ballparks.
2. Design and specification
We sketch the layout together, pick the cabinets, worktops, splashbacks, taps, appliances, lighting. Shaker for a period Dulwich villa, handleless for a contemporary Balham new-build, in-frame for a Kensington mansion flat. We mock it up in 3D so you can see what you’re getting before we order a thing.
3. Build
Strip out, structural work where needed, first-fix plumbing and electrics, plastering, second-fix, tiling, decoration, final fit. Most kitchen renovations take three to six weeks depending on size and complexity. Dust sheets down every day, neighbour-friendly working hours, daily updates.
4. Handover and snagging
Final clean, walkthrough, appliance manuals and warranties handed over. Every kitchen renovation comes with a two-year workmanship warranty, and we return six months later to check for any settling cracks or adjustments — included, no charge.
— What it costs
Kitchen renovation costs in South London 2026.
Honest ranges based on the kitchen renovations we’ve actually built across South London in 2025-2026. Final price depends on size, finishes, structural work, and whether there’s an extension involved.
Compact kitchen renovation · £15,000 – £25,000
Galley or single-wall layouts. Existing footprint. Quality mid-range cabinets, laminate or solid surface worktops, standard appliances. Perfect for terraced flats in Clapham, Balham, or Brixton where the kitchen is tight but well-located.
Standard kitchen renovation · £25,000 – £40,000
L-shaped or U-shaped layouts, small island or breakfast bar. Bespoke shaker or handleless cabinetry, quartz or composite worktops, integrated appliances. Typical for Victorian and Edwardian family homes in Wandsworth, Dulwich, Beckenham, Bromley, and Wimbledon.
Luxury kitchen renovation · £40,000 – £80,000+
Open-plan kitchen-diners with islands, waterfall worktops, premium German or British cabinetry, marble or natural stone, wine fridges, induction with downdraft extraction, underfloor heating. Often part of a side return or rear extension. Common in Chelsea, Kensington, Richmond, and the larger family homes in Wandsworth and Wimbledon.
Add £20,000 – £80,000 for a kitchen extension (side return, rear, or wrap-around) depending on size and complexity. We’ll quote both together so you see the full picture.
— Why LMDEC
Why South London families choose LMDEC for kitchen renovations.
Local for two decades. We’re based in South Croydon and most of our work happens within thirty minutes of our office. We know the quirks — Clapham’s wonky Victorian floors, Balham’s basement flooding, Dulwich’s conservation rules, Kensington’s mansion-flat constraints. We don’t learn on your project.
Fixed-price quotes, transparent costs. Every line itemised. No hidden VAT surprises. If the scope genuinely changes — usually because we’ve found something hidden in the walls — we tell you before the work happens.
£2 million Public Liability insurance, two-year workmanship warranty, six-month return visit included. All gas work carried out by individually qualified Gas Safe registered subcontractors; all electrical work by individually qualified NICEIC certified subcontractors. Registration numbers available on request for verification before work starts. Forty-three verified five-star reviews on Google, Trustindex and Yell.
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— Common questions
Kitchen renovations South London — frequently asked.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Most South London kitchen renovations take three to six weeks on site, depending on size and complexity. Add 4-8 weeks before that for cabinetry lead time and design sign-off. A full kitchen extension typically runs 12-20 weeks including the building work.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in South London?
Compact galley kitchen renovation £15,000-£25,000. Standard L-shape with bespoke shaker or handleless cabinetry £25,000-£40,000. Luxury open-plan kitchen with island, waterfall worktops and premium German cabinetry £40,000-£80,000+. Add £20,000-£80,000 for a kitchen extension.
Can I stay in the house during the kitchen renovation?
Yes, but with caveats. The kitchen will be out of action for 3-4 weeks of the build. Most clients set up a temporary kitchen station in the dining room or utility — microwave, kettle, mini-fridge — and rely on takeaways and friends for the worst weeks. We seal off the work area, manage dust, and keep services running.
Do you supply cabinets and appliances or do I source them?
Either works. We have trade accounts with major suppliers (Howdens, Magnet, German manufacturers like Nobilia and Schüller) and pass discounts to clients — typically 15-30 percent off retail. Or you source cabinets and appliances independently and we handle installation only.
Will a kitchen renovation add value to my home?
A well-built kitchen renovation typically returns 60-80 percent of cost on resale across South London. Higher in luxury postcodes like Wimbledon Village, Chelsea and Richmond where buyers expect premium kitchens. Beyond resale, the everyday value of a properly functioning kitchen is significant — it’s the most-used room in most homes.
Do you handle the structural work if I’m knocking through?
Yes. We handle structural openings between rooms, RSJ installation, party wall liaison where needed, and Building Control sign-off. We work with trusted structural engineers and provide all completion certificates at handover.
— Ready to start
Let’s talk about your kitchen renovation.
Free site visit and detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours. No pressure, no obligation. Just an honest conversation about what your kitchen could be.