Revealed: The hidden costs of a new kitchen
1 MOVING PLUMBING AND ELECTRICS
Most kitchen renovations mean rearranging the existing layout. Depending on the extent of your remodelling, there could be some expense involved in redirecting or bringing in utilities and services (water supply, waste, gas or electricity).
Redirecting plumbing in order to provide a water supply is not usually too much of an issue. Waste tends to be a little tricker, however, as it relies on the position of your drains. While small shifts in the location of appliances can usually be easily accommodated, the entire relocation of a kitchen (say, from the front to the back of the house) is trickier — not impossible but certainly more expensive.
New sockets will also be required where ovens, hobs, dishwashers, etc. are being relocated or being installed in a new room. You will need an electrician for this task: they will chase (channel) out the walls and run new wiring within them. Their rates will depend on how long the job takes, but expect to pay £150-£250 per day. You also need to factor in the cost
