Dartford Kitchen Specialists
Kitchen Renovation in Dartford
Dakus Construction designs, supplies and installs beautiful new kitchens for homeowners across Dartford and the DA postcode area. Full strip-out to complete refit — plumbing, electrics, cabinetry and worktops, built by one team on a fixed price.
Over 20 years fitting kitchens in Victorian terraces, post-war semis and new-build homes from Dartford town centre to Ebbsfleet Valley. No subcontractor merry-go-round, no moving goalposts.
Why homeowners call us
20+
Years fitting London & Kent kitchens
1
Team from strip-out to final snag
£0
Hidden extras — fixed, itemised quotes
Who we are
Kitchens Designed and Built for Dartford Homes
A new kitchen is one of the few renovations that changes how a house is actually used every day. Getting it right means more than picking cabinet doors — it means understanding the plumbing run, where the extraction needs to go, and whether the layout you want is structurally possible before a single unit is ordered.
Dakus Construction handles the whole job in-house — strip-out, plumbing, electrics, plastering, tiling, cabinetry and worktop fitting — so you deal with one team from the first measure-up to the final snag list. No handing you between a kitchen showroom, a plumber and a separate fitter.
We regularly work across Dartford, Stone, Greenhithe, Swanscombe and the Ebbsfleet Valley, and out into Bexley and Gravesham. If you're just outside those areas, call us and ask — we travel for the right project.
What a full kitchen renovation covers
Strip-out and disposal of the old kitchen
Plumbing and gas re-routing
Electrics, sockets and extraction
Cabinetry and worktop installation
Tiling, flooring and lighting
Integrated appliances and final snagging
What we do
Our Kitchen Renovation Services in Dartford
Take on the whole kitchen, or start with the parts that matter most. Every service below is delivered by our own team.
Full Kitchen Refurbishments
Complete strip-out and rebuild, including new units, worktops, flooring, lighting and extraction — tailored to your space and budget.
Kitchen Extensions & Side Returns
Opening up the rear or side of the house to create an open-plan kitchen-diner — the classic upgrade for Dartford's Victorian and Edwardian terraces.
Bespoke & Handleless Kitchens
Made-to-measure cabinetry for awkward alcoves, chimney breasts and sloping walls, in modern or shaker styles.
Galley & Small Kitchen Design
Clever storage, tall units and slimline appliances that make the most of compact spaces — common in Dartford's older terraced housing.
Worktops, Splashbacks & Appliances
Quartz, granite and laminate worktops templated to fit, plus integrated appliance installation and full electrical certification.
Plumbing, Gas & Electrics
Gas Safe registered pipework and appliance connections, new circuits, sockets and lighting design — all certified on completion.
Local knowledge
We Fit Kitchens in Every Type of Dartford Home
Dartford's housing stock spans everything from Victorian town-centre terraces to brand-new Ebbsfleet Valley apartments, and each one dictates a different approach to plumbing runs, extraction and layout.
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Victorian & Edwardian Terraces
Dartford town centre and West Hill. Narrow galley kitchens with a rear extension almost always waiting to happen — solid walls and old wiring are the usual surprises.
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1930s – 1950s Semis
Wilmington, Joydens Wood and Temple Hill. Generous plots and side access make these some of the easiest homes in the area to extend into.
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Ex-Council & Estate Housing
Temple Hill and parts of Stone. Solid, consistent layouts, but often still carrying original 1960s-70s kitchens badly in need of rewiring and replumbing.
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Riverside & Ebbsfleet New-Builds
Ebbsfleet Valley, Greenhithe and Swanscombe. Structurally sound but often finished to a developer's budget — upgrading units, worktops and appliances makes an immediate difference.
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Detached & Larger Family Homes
Wilmington and Sutton-at-Hone. Room for larger islands, bi-fold doors and open-plan kitchen-diner layouts.
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Buy-to-Let & Pre-Sale Refurbs
Landlords and vendors working to a deadline. We scope the kitchen work that actually moves valuation and rental yield, and hit fixed dates.
Budgeting
What Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Dartford?
Nobody can quote a kitchen they have not seen, and any builder who gives you a firm number over the phone is guessing. What we can do is be straight about what drives the figure.
Four things move a kitchen budget more than anything else: the size and layout of the room, whether plumbing or extraction needs to move, the cabinetry and worktop specification you choose, and whether you're extending or knocking through as part of the project.
How we quote
We visit, measure, and talk through what you actually want the kitchen to do. You then get a written, itemised, fixed-price quote — labour and materials broken out line by line, so you can see exactly what you are paying for and adjust the specification if the number needs to come down. The price we agree is the price you pay unless you ask us to change the scope.
How it works
How a Dakus Kitchen Renovation Works
Six stages, and you know which one you are in at all times.
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Free Home Consultation
We visit your Dartford property to measure up and discuss your ideas and budget.
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Design & Specification
You'll receive a detailed kitchen design and layout agreed in writing before anything is ordered.
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Fixed, Itemised Quote
A written price broken down line by line, with a start date and a realistic programme attached.
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Strip-Out & First Fix
Old kitchen removed, plumbing and electrics first-fixed, then plastering where needed.
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Units, Worktops & Second Fix
Cabinetry fitted, worktops templated and installed, appliances connected — typically 10–15 working days in total.
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Snagging & Handover
A final walk-through to make sure every detail is right before we leave.
Where we work
Areas We Cover Near Dartford
As well as Dartford, we regularly carry out kitchen renovations across the surrounding DA postcode area. If your area is not listed, call us anyway — we travel for the right project.
Dartford & Central
Dartford · West Hill · Temple Hill · Wilmington · Sutton-at-Hone
Riverside & Ebbsfleet
Stone · Greenhithe · Swanscombe · Ebbsfleet Valley · Bluewater
Bexley Borders
Bexley · Bexleyheath · Crayford · Joydens Wood
Gravesham & South
Longfield · Southfleet · Northfleet · Gravesend
Postcodes Covered
DA1 · DA2 · DA4 · DA9 · DA10
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The difference
Why Dartford Homeowners Choose Dakus Construction
One team, start to finish
Plumbing, electrics, plastering, tiling and cabinetry all in-house. No chasing a showroom, a plumber and a fitter separately.
Fixed prices, itemised
You see every line. The agreed price holds unless you change the scope, and we tell you the cost before we do anything extra.
Qualified and insured
Gas Safe registered plumbers, certified electricians, full public liability cover and insurance-backed guarantees on completed work.
Accurate worktop templating
Stone worktops are templated only once units are fitted and level — no guesswork, no re-cuts.
Clean, respectful sites
Dust protection, daily clear-up and sensible hours — especially important when a kitchen is the only room out of action.
20+ years' experience
Two decades fitting kitchens across London and Kent, with a track record homeowners trust.
Questions
Kitchen Renovation FAQs
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Dartford?
Costs vary depending on size, layout changes, cabinetry and worktop material. We provide a fixed, itemised quote after a free home visit so there are no surprises.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
A standard refit typically takes 10–15 working days. Stone worktops are templated once the units are in and usually take a further week to fabricate and fit. Projects involving extensions or structural changes take longer.
Do I need planning permission for a kitchen renovation?
A like-for-like refit doesn't need planning permission. Rear or side-return extensions often fall under permitted development, but structural work, gas and electrics all need building regulations sign-off. We advise on this during your consultation.
Can I use my kitchen during the renovation?
Not for most of the project — the room is stripped back to bare walls and floor early on. We'll help you plan a temporary setup elsewhere in the house and keep water and power disruption to a minimum where possible.
Are you insured and qualified?
Yes — our plumbers are Gas Safe registered and our electricians are fully certified, and all work is covered by insurance-backed guarantees.
Get Your Free Kitchen Renovation Quote in Dartford
Ready to transform your kitchen? Tell us what you're planning and we'll come and look at it — no charge, no obligation.
