Kitchen Renovation Kensington

GS Renovation designs and fits kitchens across Kensington, from lower-ground kitchens in W8 townhouses to mansion-flat kitchens near South Kensington. With more than 30 years in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we handle the cabinetry, worktops, appliances, plumbing, electrics and any structural work as a single, coordinated project.

Open-plan kitchen-diners in Kensington homes

The classic Kensington kitchen project opens the rear of a period townhouse, knocking through to create a bright kitchen-diner facing the garden. As the dividing wall is usually load-bearing in these Georgian and Regency houses, we install a steel beam sized by a structural engineer and signed off by building control. On terraced homes, a party wall notice is served where the wall is shared with a neighbour.

We then fit the kitchen itself: bespoke or handmade cabinetry, quartz, granite or composite worktops, integrated appliances and layered lighting. Lower-ground kitchens in W8 often have reduced natural light, so we plan the layout, glazing and lighting to open the space up. Plumbing, electrics and tiling are all handled in-house, and the notifiable electrical work is certified under building regulations on completion.

Bespoke kitchens for Kensington proportions

Kensington's period houses and mansion flats have tall ceilings, chimney breasts and alcoves that suit made-to-measure cabinetry rather than standard carcasses. We design around these features, using full-height units and considered detailing that respects the age of the home. From classic in-frame Shaker to sleek handleless designs, the kitchen is built to sit comfortably in a Georgian, Regency or Edwardian interior near Holland Park or the museums of South Kensington.

In leasehold mansion flats, a kitchen refurbishment works within the lease, so we coordinate with the managing agent on waste, water isolation and working hours, and check whether the freeholder's consent is needed for any layout or plumbing changes. Structural change is limited in a flat, so we make the most of the existing footprint with clever storage, good ventilation and appliances integrated to keep the space calm and uncluttered.

Staying in a W8 home during works

Kitchen work in a Kensington townhouse or mansion flat means losing your kitchen for several weeks, so we set up a temporary one before the old is taken out. A sink, a fridge, a microwave and a kettle somewhere sensible is the difference between a manageable few weeks and an intolerable few weeks. In a flat that is often a corner of the dining room; in a townhouse it can go in a utility or on the lower ground floor.

Protection is heavier here than in most houses because the finishes are frequently original. Cornices, panelled doors and timber floors are boarded and taped rather than loosely sheeted. In a mansion block the communal parts count too, so lift linings, hall carpet and the front steps are all covered, and hours are kept to whatever the block permits. Dust extraction runs at source rather than relying on an open window, which is rarely practical on a busy W8 street.

• Waste, water and gas runs moved before the units are set
• Floor levelling and screeding before the flooring goes down
• Old kitchen strip-out, disposal and making good
• Island units and bespoke cabinetry
• Supply and fitting of units, worktops and splashbacks

For the wider picture around kitchen renovation in Kensington, see Bathroom renovation in Kensington, Kitchen renovation across Kensington and Chelsea, kitchen fitting in London and Kitchen renovation cost.

Trusted Kitchen Renovation in Kensington

Kensington homeowners choose GS Renovation because one team delivers the whole kitchen, including any steel beam knock-through, the services and the finish. You get bespoke design suited to period proportions, transparent pricing and tidy working in an occupied home, whether a W8 townhouse or a mansion flat. It is all backed by more than 30 years across the Royal Borough.

• Rated 4.9 from 31 reviews on MyBuilder
• Founder-led team with 30+ years of hands-on experience
• A written scope and programme agreed before work starts
• Suppliers used across every budget, with options priced
• Appliance and extraction routes agreed at design stage
• Photographs kept at each stage for your records

Written and reviewed by Abdelaaziz Saaid, founder of GS Renovation Ltd, who has spent more than 30 years on the tools and on site in London homes. Structural design is specified by the consulting engineer appointed to your project.