West London's trusted kitchen specialists. Furthermore, we deliver bespoke kitchens, refurbishments and open-plan extensions across Ealing, Hayes, Hounslow, Richmond and surrounding boroughs. In addition, with every trade in-house and fixed-price contracts, our team manages each project from initial 3D design through to the finished, decorated room.
Most kitchen renovation London projects fail for the same reason. Specifically, they involve five separate trades, three subcontractors and zero accountability. Therefore, when something goes wrong — the tiler is late, the electrician disappears, the units arrive damaged — nobody owns the problem.
At Signature Build Properties, our approach removes that risk entirely. In addition to designing the kitchen, we directly employ every trade required to install it. As a result, one team takes the kitchen from strip-out through to the final decoration — without gaps, delays or finger-pointing.
Moreover, our West London base in Hayes makes us uniquely positioned to handle the borough's mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, 1930s suburban stock and new-build flats. Furthermore, each property type carries its own kitchen challenges — and our team has worked through every one. View recent kitchen projects.
The fixed-price contract was the difference. Three other quotes came in lower — then everyone we spoke to who'd used them said the final invoice was 30% higher. With Signature, the number didn't move.
Specifically, every kitchen project falls into one of four categories. Therefore, identifying the right scope upfront prevents over-spec and wasted budget. Furthermore, see our construction calculators for a quick cost estimate before booking a survey.
Typically, this means new doors, worktops, splashback and appliances while retaining existing carcasses. Consequently, the most cost-effective way to transform a tired kitchen quickly.
Essentially, complete strip-out, new layout, new units, electrics, plumbing, tiling and decoration. Furthermore, we handle any structural alterations such as removing a stud wall.
Specifically, custom cabinet sizes, shaker or handleless doors, quartz or marble worktops and a bespoke island. In short, your kitchen is designed around how your family actually lives.
Essentially, a rear or side-return extension combined with a complete kitchen. Therefore, the single biggest transformation possible — and the highest property value uplift. See our house extension service.
Based in Hayes, our team's reach extends across nine sub-regions — from W3 Acton through to Windsor and the Surrey commuter belt. Notably, every neighbourhood carries its own kitchen quirks. For example, a Victorian galley in Ealing demands a completely different approach to a 1930s semi in Hayes — or a Wimbledon townhouse. Therefore, our team adapts the scope to suit your property stock, not the other way around.
Predominantly, Victorian and Edwardian terraces fill these postcodes, alongside Chiswick's mansion blocks and Acton's mixed period stock. Specifically, the narrow original galley layouts often benefit from a side-return extension — which we can deliver in tandem with the kitchen install.
Across the Hammersmith and Fulham borough, you'll find high-spec townhouses and converted period flats. Importantly, projects here typically demand premium finishes — marble worktops, bespoke joinery and integrated appliances at the top end.
Here, 1930s semi-detached stock predominates. Importantly, these properties typically suit a full kitchen renovation with a rear opening through to the dining room or garden.
Across these boroughs, you'll find a mix of post-war semis, terraces and modern flats. Consequently, project scope ranges from a £6,000 refurbishment to a £75,000 open-plan kitchen extension.
This is period property heartland. Notably, conservation areas and listed buildings add complexity — therefore our team handles planning consultation as part of the design phase.
Throughout south-west London, affluent residential streets mix Victorian terraces with 1930s semis and modern townhouses. As a result, briefs span everything from a £25,000 bespoke kitchen to a £100,000 open-plan extension with bifolds and lantern roof.
Generally, suburban family homes with generous kitchen footprints dominate these postcodes. Consequently, layout reconfigurations and bespoke islands feature heavily in our Kingston-area projects.
Out here, larger semis and detached properties offer scope for bigger kitchen builds. Furthermore, many homes here already have rear extensions that need a complete kitchen overhaul to modernise them — ideal for our refurbishment service.
In the commuter belt, detached properties dominate with premium budgets. As a result, high-spec bespoke kitchens — marble worktops, integrated appliances and large islands — are the standard brief across Windsor, Old Windsor, Wraysbury and Virginia Water.
Importantly, West London's housing stock is dominated by period properties — and period kitchens carry specific complications. For example, the original chimney breast, the off-square walls, the lack of services in original positions and the narrow Victorian galley footprint. Consequently, generic kitchen showroom designs simply do not work in these spaces.
Therefore, our design team begins every period property kitchen with a structural survey. As a result, we identify what can move, what must stay, and where the side-return or rear extension creates the most value. Ultimately, the kitchen is designed around the building — not forced into it.
Specifically, the right kitchen project depends entirely on your property type, current layout and budget. Therefore, use the matrix below as a starting point — and book a free survey to confirm.
| Your Property | Recommended Service | Typical Budget | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s semi · original layout | Full Kitchen Renovation | £18,000 – £30,000 | 3–5 weeks |
| Victorian terrace · narrow galley | Kitchen + Side-Return Extension | £55,000 – £85,000 | 12–18 weeks |
| Edwardian semi · already extended | Bespoke Kitchen | £25,000 – £50,000 | 4–6 weeks |
| New-build with tired finishes | Kitchen Refurbishment | £5,000 – £15,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| 1960s/70s box · poor layout | Full Renovation + Layout Change | £20,000 – £35,000 | 3–5 weeks |
| Period property · chimney breasts | Bespoke Kitchen + Structural | £30,000 – £60,000 | 5–7 weeks |
Importantly, every figure below is based on actual projects delivered across West London in the past 12 months. Furthermore, every quote is locked in writing before any work starts — therefore the final invoice always matches the contract.
As a general guide, a basic refurbishment starts from £5,000 and a high-spec bespoke kitchen with island reaches £80,000+. Furthermore, an open-plan kitchen extension combining the build and full install ranges from £55,000 to £100,000. For a personalised estimate, try our extension cost calculator.
| Service | Typical Cost | Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel — doors & worktops | £5,000 – £12,000 | 1–2 weeks | Budget refresh |
| Kitchen Refurbishment — mid-range | £12,000 – £22,000 | 3–4 weeks | New units, worktops, appliances |
| Full Kitchen Renovation | £18,000 – £35,000 | 3–5 weeks | New layout, all trades |
| Bespoke Kitchen — standard spec | £25,000 – £45,000 | 4–6 weeks | Custom units, quartz worktops |
| Bespoke Kitchen — high spec | £45,000 – £80,000+ | 5–8 weeks | Island, marble, premium appliances |
| Kitchen Installation — supply & fit | £3,000 – £8,000 | 1–2 weeks | Fit only — customer supply |
| Open-Plan Kitchen Extension | £55,000 – £100,000 | 12–18 weeks | Extension build + kitchen |
All prices include VAT, materials and labour. Indicative for West London 2026. For independent benchmarks, see Checkatrade's kitchen fitting cost guide.
Specifically, every kitchen renovation London project follows the same six steps. Consequently, there are no surprises, no missed deadlines and no gaps between trades.
To begin with, our designer visits your home, measures the space and discusses your vision, lifestyle and budget. Furthermore, we advise on layout, materials and whether a side-return extension would add significant value.
Next, we produce a 3D kitchen design showing your new layout, units, worktops and finishes. As a result, you see exactly what the finished room will look like before any money is spent.
Once the design is agreed, you receive a written fixed-price contract covering every element — supply, fit, electrics, plumbing, tiling and decoration. Importantly, the price never changes from what you are quoted.
After signing, our team strips out the existing kitchen, carries out any structural works and completes all first-fix electrical and plumbing works. Therefore, there are no delays between trades.
Following first-fix, our fitters install all units, worktops, appliances, sinks and taps to the agreed design. Moreover, all tiling, splashback and flooring is completed in the same programme.
Finally, all decoration is completed, the kitchen is thoroughly cleaned and we walk through the finished space with you. At that point, your written workmanship guarantee is issued.
Notably, vague quotes are the single biggest cause of dispute on kitchen projects. Therefore, every Signature Build contract clearly lists what is in scope — and what is not. As a result, the price you sign for is the price you pay.
Importantly, every horror story we hear from new clients shares one of these six red flags. Therefore, watch for them before committing to any kitchen fitter — including us.
Where the figure is only in a text or email, it is not a contract. Specifically, ask for a line-by-line written quote covering every trade, material and finish.
Anything above 25% is a cash-flow problem. Importantly, legitimate kitchen fitters London stage payments against milestones — not upfront on signature.
When the price drops 30% the moment you push back, the original quote was inflated. Therefore, ask for the breakdown — not the deal.
Specifically, any kitchen fitter without 20+ third-party reviews on Google, Checkatrade or Trustpilot is unproven. Furthermore, ask to walk through a completed project.
Should the "kitchen fitter" turn up with five different vans, you are the project manager — not them. Consequently, scope creep and delays become your problem.
Manufacturer warranty on units is not the same as workmanship guarantee on the install. Importantly, demand a minimum 2-year written workmanship guarantee.
Specifically, the projects below cover a refurbishment, a full renovation and an open-plan kitchen extension. Therefore, you can see what's achievable at each budget tier across real West London properties.
Originally, this property was a narrow Victorian galley with a chimney breast in the middle and a dark north-facing side return. Furthermore, the family wanted a 5-metre kitchen-diner with bifolds opening to the garden. Our team designed bespoke units to wrap the chimney breast, opened up the side return with a steel beam and delivered a light-filled open-plan room. Notably, the architect's separate quote came in at £92,000 — by contrast, we delivered for £58,000.
The brief was to refresh a tired 1990s kitchen with a separate dining room. Specifically, our team needed to remove the dividing wall, install a 3.5m run of shaker units, quartz worktops, integrated appliances and a peninsula breakfast bar. As a result, we delivered a complete strip-out, structural works, full install and decoration in four weeks — on the fixed-price contract. Consequently, the owners moved back into a finished, decorated kitchen on day 28.
Despite its grand scale, this Edwardian end-terrace suffered from poor kitchen flow. Importantly, the project combined a rear single-storey extension with a fully bespoke kitchen — marble island, integrated appliances, handleless cabinetry and a glazed lantern roof. In addition, our team handled planning consultation, structural calcs, build, fit and decoration as one contract. Consequently, the family had a single point of accountability throughout — not five separate trades.
Initially, our team will visit your home, measure the space, discuss your vision and produce a free 3D design. Furthermore, you receive a written fixed-price contract covering every element from strip-out through to decoration. Therefore, you know exactly what you are getting — and exactly what you are paying — before any work begins.
Contact us today to discuss your project and receive a no-obligation quote.
