GS Renovation designs and builds kitchens across Southwark, from the Victorian terraces of Peckham and Camberwell to the Georgian townhouses of Dulwich and the converted flats of Bermondsey. With over 30 years of experience in SE5, SE15, SE21 and SE22, we handle the cabinetry, worktops, services and any structural knock-through as one complete project.
Open-plan kitchen-diners in Southwark terraces
The signature Southwark kitchen project opens the back of a Victorian terrace, knocking the kitchen through to the rear reception to create a bright, sociable kitchen-diner. That dividing wall is usually load-bearing, so we install a steel beam, sized by a structural engineer and signed off by building control. On many Peckham and Camberwell houses we also infill the side return to gain worktop runs and a proper dining area, then fit the new kitchen throughout.
With the structure open, we fit quality units, quartz, granite or composite worktops, integrated appliances and considered lighting. Plumbing for the sink and any island, the electrics for hobs and sockets, tiling and extraction are all done in-house. Because the wall between a Southwark terrace and its neighbour is a shared party wall, a knock-through near it may need a party wall notice, which we help arrange before work begins so there are no surprises later.
Bespoke kitchens for Southwark period proportions
Southwark's Georgian and Victorian homes have alcoves, chimney breasts and tall ceilings that suit made-to-measure cabinetry rather than standard flat-pack units. In the lower-ground kitchens common to Dulwich and Camberwell townhouses, we plan the layout, lighting and ventilation around reduced head height and limited natural light. From handleless contemporary designs to classic in-frame Shaker kitchens, we build to suit the age and character of the house while giving you the storage and worktop a modern kitchen needs.
In the warehouse conversions and apartments of Bermondsey, Borough and SE16, kitchen work is usually cosmetic rather than structural, since these leasehold flats rarely allow walls to move. Here we focus on clever fitted layouts, quiet integrated appliances and durable worktops that make the most of the space. Where the lease requires it, we coordinate with the managing agent on working hours and floor protection, keeping within the building's rules while delivering a kitchen built to last.
- Open-plan kitchen-diner conversions
- Plumbing, electrics and appliance integration
- Quartz, granite and marble worktop installation
- Tiling, flooring and feature lighting
- Island units and bespoke cabinetry
The GS Renovation Difference in Southwark
Southwark homeowners choose GS Renovation because one accountable team handles the whole kitchen, including any steel beam or knock-through, the services and the finish. You get transparent pricing, tidy working in an occupied home, and a result built to last, backed by 30+ years across SE1 to SE22 and a real understanding of the borough's period and leasehold homes.
- Free, no-obligation quotations
- Over 30 years of hands-on experience
- Dedicated project management
- Fully insured and guaranteed work
- Building control and planning support
- Clean, tidy and reliable tradespeople