Lian Construction carries out full kitchen renovations across London, across all of London, from inner boroughs out to South West London and the wider capital. We handle the whole refit as one project: strip-out, first-fix plumbing and electrics, cabinetry, worktops, tiling, flooring and appliance installation, rather than leaving you to coordinate a plumber, electrician, tiler and kitchen fitter separately. Work ranges from a like-for-like refit in a galley kitchen in a Victorian terrace to a full open-plan knock-through creating a kitchen-diner, or a kitchen renovation within a flat where shared pipework and freeholder consent need factoring in. We survey the space, agree a realistic layout, and sequence the trades properly so the finished kitchen works day to day, not just on handover.
Hounslow overview
Kitchen Renovation in Hounslow
West London borough close to Kingston and Richmond, with a mix of suburban housing stock needing general repairs and roofing. Hounslow falls well within the West London ground Lian Construction covers on a regular basis. For kitchen renovation work in Hounslow, that local knowledge means fewer surprises once work is on site and a team that already understands the borough's typical property stock.
Hounslow's housing stock is largely shaped by its position between the inner suburbs and the Thames-side towns of Kingston and Richmond, meaning much of the borough consists of suburban semi-detached and terraced houses built through the interwar and post-war expansion of west London. Rows of 1930s semis with bay windows and pitched tiled roofs are common, alongside pockets of Victorian and Edwardian terraces closer to older village centres, and later 20th-century estates further out. This mix means roof types vary across the borough: traditional pitched slate or tile roofs on older properties, and a mix of tile and flat-roof extensions on inter-war and post-war stock. General wear is the main driver of work - guttering, pointing, roof coverings and rendering that have simply aged, rather than anything structurally unusual. Many houses have had extensions or loft conversions added over the decades, which means roofline junctions, flashings and old extension roofs are often where problems show up first. For a homeowner, that typically means routine maintenance and repair work rather than large-scale rebuilds, though older properties can throw up surprises once you get up on the roof or open a wall.
Hounslow sits at the edge of west London's commuter belt, within easy reach of Kingston and Richmond, and demand for repair and roofing work tends to track the age of its suburban housing rather than any single trend. A lot of the borough's semis and terraces are now well past the point where original roofs, guttering and brickwork need attention, so ongoing maintenance and reactive repair work - fixing leaks, replacing worn tiles, sorting out damp - make up a steady share of the work available. Because Hounslow sits between higher-profile areas like Richmond and Kingston, some homeowners default to calling contractors based further out or in those neighbouring boroughs, which can mean longer wait times or higher call-out costs for straightforward repair jobs. That leaves room for a contractor who responds promptly to general repairs and roofing work without treating it as an afterthought to bigger projects. For landlords with rental stock in the borough, keeping on top of routine repairs also matters for avoiding bigger, costlier issues later, particularly with roofing, where a small leak left unaddressed can lead to more extensive internal damage.
General London market guidance, not a fixed quote — actual pricing depends on a site survey. Full breakdown: cost guide.
Gas and electrical connections: where the sign-off boundary sits
Kitchens involve more gas and electrical work than almost any other room, and it's worth being clear from the outset about who does what. Our electricians carry out the first and second fix electrical work, running new circuits, positioning sockets above worktop height, wiring extractor fans and under-cabinet lighting, and connecting appliances electrically. Kitchen electrical work is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, and it's tested and certified by a qualified electrician as part of the job, with that certification built into the handover pack. Gas is a different boundary. Where a hob or oven runs on gas, moving or extending the gas supply pipework and the final connection and certification of the appliance itself must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer, not by Lian Construction directly. We coordinate this as part of the overall programme, sequencing the Gas Safe engineer's visit alongside the rest of the second-fix trades so it doesn't hold up the wider job, but the actual gas work and the certificate that confirms it's been done safely comes from that qualified third party, in the same way a structural engineer signs off calculations for a steel beam rather than us doing so ourselves. This isn't a formality we'd cut corners on even if a client asked us to, since an uncertified gas connection is a genuine safety risk and typically invalidates buildings insurance and can hold up a sale later when a buyer's solicitor asks for documentation. If your kitchen is switching from gas to an induction hob, that removes this step entirely for the hob itself, though existing gas pipework being capped off or removed still needs a Gas Safe engineer to do it properly rather than simply being left in place unused.
How kitchen renovation fits with knock-throughs and wider refurbishment work
A kitchen renovation rarely stays entirely within the kitchen's four walls. Where it includes an open-plan knock-through into a dining room or reception room, that structural element is planned and costed as its own phase, with a structural engineer's calculations, a steel beam sized and fabricated to span the new opening, and Building Control involvement running alongside the kitchen fit-out rather than as an afterthought once units are already ordered. Terraced properties bring the Party Wall Act into consideration too where the knock-through affects a wall shared with a neighbour, which needs factoring into the programme early since notice periods and, where required, a party wall award can take several weeks to resolve before structural work can start. Where a kitchen renovation is part of a wider refurbishment, a full house strip-out or an extension, we sequence the kitchen alongside the rest of the programme so first-fix plumbing and electrics happen at the same stage as the rest of the property, rather than as an isolated job that holds up decoration and second-fix work elsewhere. Tiling within a kitchen is delivered to the same standard as our dedicated tiling service, and where a client only wants a new splashback or floor tiled without a full kitchen refit, that smaller scope sits under our tiling service instead of being priced as a full renovation. We also coordinate with plasterboard repair where a wall needs opening up for new pipework or cabling and making good afterwards, and with leak repair where a kitchen renovation follows water damage that needs the affected floor or units properly assessed and, where necessary, replaced rather than fitted straight over a problem that hasn't actually been resolved. Having one team responsible for the whole sequence, from any structural opening through to the last appliance connection, avoids the common problem of a kitchen fitter being booked before a knock-through has even been signed off by Building Control.
Full strip-out kitchen renovations and refitsCabinetry, worktop and appliance installationGalley, open-plan and flat kitchen layoutsRegular coverage of Hounslow and the wider West London area
Signs to look for
Do you need kitchen renovation in Hounslow?
The kitchen hasn't been updated in fifteen years or more and the units, worktop and appliances all show their age together.
You're stuck with a cramped galley layout in a Victorian or Edwardian terrace and want the space used more effectively without extending the house.
You're considering an open-plan kitchen-diner and need the knock-through, steel beam and kitchen fit-out planned and sequenced as one project.
Appliances are failing one after another and patching them individually no longer makes sense compared with a full renovation.
How the work is handled in Hounslow
Step 1Survey the kitchen and agree the layout
Step 2Strip out and first-fix plumbing and electrics
Step 3Fit cabinetry, worktops and tiling
Step 4Connect appliances, test and snag before handover
Questions
Kitchen Renovation questions in Hounslow
How quickly can Lian start kitchen renovation work in Hounslow?
Hounslow is part of our regular West London coverage, so once we've surveyed the property we can usually confirm a start date quickly. Send the address and scope and we'll arrange the next step.
Do you cover all of Hounslow?
Yes. Hounslow falls within the area Lian Construction serves across Greater London.
Do you carry out roof repairs across Hounslow?
Yes, general roof repairs are one of the more common jobs we're asked to do in the area, given how much of the borough's housing is now several decades old. This covers things like replacing slipped or cracked tiles, repairing flashing around chimneys and extensions, fixing guttering, and dealing with small leaks before they turn into bigger problems. We'd normally want to take a look first, either in person or via photos, before giving you a proper idea of scope and cost.
Can kitchen renovation work be done while I'm still living in the property?
It's harder in a kitchen than most rooms, since you'll typically be without cooking facilities, running water at the sink and usable worktop space for most of the programme, from strip-out through to appliances being connected. Some clients set up a temporary kettle-and-microwave arrangement elsewhere in the house for the duration, which works for a week or two on a like-for-like refit but becomes harder to sustain over a longer programme involving structural work. We'll talk through what's realistic for your household once we know the scope and likely timeline.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in London?
It varies considerably depending on cabinetry type, worktop material, whether the layout is changing, and how much tiling, flooring and appliance work is involved. A like-for-like refit with flat-pack units, laminate worktop and standard appliances costs meaningfully less than a reconfigured layout with rigid cabinetry, stone worktops and a knock-through into an adjoining room. We give a fixed price after surveying the kitchen and agreeing the specification with you, broken down by cabinetry, worktops, tiling, flooring, appliances and any plumbing or electrical changes, rather than a single figure that hides where the money is going. Getting more than one quote is sensible, but check each one is pricing the same scope in the same detail.
What red flags should I watch for when hiring a kitchen fitter?
A few things are worth checking before committing to a kitchen fitter. Anyone offering to connect a gas hob or oven themselves without a Gas Safe registered engineer is offering to break the law, not save you time. A knock-through quote that doesn't mention a structural engineer or Building Control sign-off is missing a step that matters for a mortgage or sale later. A deposit that covers most of the job before units have even arrived is worth questioning, as is a push for cash payment framed as a way to avoid VAT, since that leaves you with no invoice trail if something goes wrong. We break our own quotes down by cabinetry, worktops, tiling, appliances and services so you can see where the cost sits and compare properly.
Talk to Lian Construction about Hounslow
Send the site address in Hounslow, photos if available, and the kitchen renovation work you need. We can review the scope and arrange the next step.