When is a full refit the right choice?
A full refit is the right choice in Glasgow when the existing cabinetry is at end of life, services are non-compliant, or the layout needs to change on the existing room footprint.
A full refit is also the correct scope when a client wants a step-change in quality — real rigid cabinetry, quartz or granite worktops, integrated appliances — beyond what a refresh can deliver on top of tired carcasses.
How does a Glasgow refit run week by week?
A Glasgow full refit runs week 1 strip-out and first fix, weeks 2–3 cabinets and templating, week 4 worktops fitted and second fix, week 5 appliances, snag and handover.
A reconfiguration adds a week for the wall removal, plaster and dry-out. The lead fitter runs a daily 15-minute update so the client always knows what happens next day. Appliance deliveries are staggered so nothing sits in the flat waiting.
What cabinetry options are used in Glasgow refits?
Glasgow refits typically use rigid German cabinetry (Nobilia, Bauformat, Nolte) at the mid-to-premium end and flat-pack UK cabinetry (Symphony, Second Nature) at the entry level.
Rigid cabinets are pre-assembled at the factory and cost 20–30% more but install faster and last longer. Flat-pack cabinets assemble on site and give more flexibility for tenement stair carries because units go up in flat sections.
How is a Glasgow tenement refit different?
A Glasgow tenement refit is different because cabinetry usually cannot be lifted whole up the stair, chimney breasts often stay for shared flues, and the extract vent must route through a single external wall.
Rigid cabinetry sometimes needs to be split at the factory into transport-friendly modules for tenement delivery. Extract ducting on internal-wall kitchens uses a recirculating hood with charcoal filters, sized during design stage rather than picked at the fit-out.
What's the ROI on a Glasgow full refit?
A Glasgow full kitchen refit returns 70–90% of outlay at resale in most postcodes and up to 100% in high-demand areas such as the West End, Newton Mearns, Hyndland and Bearsden.
Beyond resale, a refit lifts monthly rent on a let property by £75–£200 and reduces energy bills by £100–£300 a year through modern appliances and LED lighting.
Full refit renovation cost breakdown
| Line | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinetry (rigid or flat-pack) | £4,000–£10,000 | German rigid at top end |
| Worktops | £1,500–£5,000 | Quartz or granite mid-to-high |
| Appliances (integrated set) | £1,800–£5,000 | Hob, oven, hood, DW, fridge |
| Labour | £3,500–£7,000 | Fitter + electrician + plumber |
| Sink, tap, splashback, lighting | £800–£1,500 | |
| Waste, permits, plaster, paint | £500–£1,000 |