Bespoke kitchen design and installation in Old Street. Trusted, professional, 30+ years' hands-on experience.
Kitchens in Old Street range from statement open-plan spaces in warehouse conversions to compact galley layouts in new-build apartments near the Angel. GS Renovation designs and builds both, handling cabinetry, worktops, services and any steelwork as one project. Over 30 years across EC1 and Islington means we work cleanly inside occupied, managed flats and leave nothing for another trade to finish.

The signature Old Street kitchen opens into the living space to exploit the height and light of a converted warehouse. Where the wall between kitchen and living area carries load, that knock-through needs a steel beam sized by a structural engineer and signed off under building regulations, not a casual removal. We confirm what the wall holds first, prop safely, and integrate the new opening so the finished kitchen-diner feels original to the space.
On the cabinetry itself we build to the room rather than to a catalogue. Handleless contemporary units suit the clean lines of an EC1 conversion, topped with quartz, granite or composite worktops chosen for durability and looks. We integrate the appliances, run the plumbing and notifiable electrics, tile the splashbacks and layer the lighting so task, feature and ambient all work together. Every service is certified and the whole install is managed by one team.
New-build flats around Old Street often come with a developer kitchen that photographs well but works poorly: shallow storage, weak lighting and cheap fittings. We replace it with a properly planned layout that respects the fixed positions of soil pipes and risers common in these blocks. Where the managing agent restricts changes to services, we design around them intelligently rather than promising moves the building will not permit.
Space is usually the constraint, so we make every millimetre count with full-height units, integrated appliances and worktops that double as prep and dining. Wet trades are isolated in advance with the managing agent, and dust and noise are controlled to keep neighbouring leaseholders onside. The finished kitchen is watertight, correctly ventilated and certified, delivered on a programme that fits the access and working-hour rules of an EC1 apartment block.
An Old Street kitchen often combines a structural knock-through with a precise fit-out, and GS Renovation handles both. One team sizes the beam, gains building control sign-off, runs the services and installs the cabinetry, so nothing falls between trades. Thirty years in EC1 and Islington means tidy working in occupied flats and a kitchen built to outlast the next fashion.
George was brilliant. Lovely bloke, very reasonably priced and a perfectionist to boot. He completed our small kitchen renovation with care and great attention to detail. I've already recommended him to others.
Splendid job on our new kitchen refurb, including new flooring, moving the services, installing RSJ and preparing space for new back doors… George was always friendly, communicative and has an excellent attention to detail, ensuring everything is finished to a high standard.
Giorgio is an excellent and intelligent workman, and with very reasonable prices!… He paid a lot of attention to detail that is not common at all, and the final result was immaculate. Highly recommended!
FAQ
Every Old Street project is priced on its own merits, as the cost of kitchen renovation varies with the size, specification and condition of the home. We give a clear, itemised quote up front with no obligation. Call 07472 424 226 for an estimate tailored to your property. As a rough guide, kitchen renovation in London ranges from roughly £18,000 to £60,000 or more (indicative London ranges, MyBuilder and Checkatrade, 2026). Your figure depends on the size, specification and condition of the property, which is why we survey before quoting.
How long kitchen renovation takes in Old Street depends on the size of the job, but we always agree a programme before starting and stick to it, keeping you informed from the first day to the last.
Old Street homeowners choose GS Renovation for reliability and quality. We are fully insured, building control compliant where needed, and bring over 30 years of hands-on experience to every kitchen renovation project, with a single point of contact throughout.
A like-for-like kitchen renovation in Old Street does not need planning permission. You will need building regulations sign-off for electrical work, and for structural changes such as removing a wall to open up the space. We manage building control on your behalf throughout.
Yes. A large share of Old Street's homes are warehouse-conversion and new-build properties, and we renovate them regularly. We plan each kitchen renovation around their particular characteristics, such as concrete or steel frames, building-management rules and modern services, so the result suits the building and meets building control.
Often yes, especially in a warehouse conversion with the height to suit it. If the dividing wall is load-bearing, the opening needs a steel beam sized by a structural engineer and signed off under building regulations. In a leasehold flat you will also need the freeholder's licence to alter. We confirm the structure, secure the approvals, then build the open-plan kitchen-diner as one job.
Absolutely. Our team works right across Old Street and the EC1 area and neighbouring parts of North London. Get in touch on 07472 424 226 to check coverage for your address.
Every Service, One Team
The same trusted team, 30+ years' hands-on experience and free, no-obligation quotes apply to every GS Renovation service in Old Street. Explore what else we do locally:
Steel beam installation, RSJ and structural alterations.
Safe load-bearing wall removal with steel beam support.
Structural alterations, new openings and steel support.
Chimney breast removal with gallows bracket or beam support.
Open-plan kitchen, diner and living conversions.
Single and double storey extensions.
Full refurbishments and whole-house renovations.
Luxury bathroom and wet-room refurbishment.
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