Guides
Costs, timings and honest comparisons
Everything below is written from jobs we have actually priced and fitted across Hertfordshire and Essex. No sales pitch, just the numbers and the reasoning behind them.
How much does a new kitchen cost in Hertfordshire and Essex?
Real price bands for a full kitchen, and where the money actually goes.
Read the guideHow long does it take to fit a new kitchen?
A day by day plan, including the gap while a stone worktop is made.
Read the guideQuartz, granite or laminate: which worktop is worth the money?
Price per metre, durability and fitting time for each worktop material.
Read the guideSmall kitchen layouts that add worktop without an extension
Five ways to gain worktop in a compact kitchen, with the cost of each.
Read the guideHow much does a new bathroom cost?
Bathroom price bands, and the hidden costs that separate two quotes.
Read the guideHow long does a bathroom renovation take?
Stage by stage timings, including the drying days you cannot skip.
Read the guideWalk in shower or wet room: which suits your bathroom?
Cost, floor structure and waterproofing compared for both options.
Read the guideEngineered wood or LVT: which floor is right for your home?
A straight comparison on cost, water, heating and day to day wear.
Read the guideWhat does tiling a bathroom or kitchen cost?
Rates per square metre and what really drives a tiling price.
Read the guideWhat does it cost to decorate a house properly?
Room by room prices and what preparation should be in the quote.
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