What should you know before starting in Aston?
Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Aston? Check with Birmingham City Council before changing the outside of your home. Otherwise the main rules for your new kitchen are Building Regulations, and we'll explain at the survey which certificates you'll receive.
- Gas hobs and cookers must be connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Adding sockets to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, as kitchens aren't classed as special locations.
- Checking a self-supplied kitchen against the order on delivery saves days of waiting for missing parts.
- Postcode district
- B6
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 5 miles
Options to consider in Aston
Laminate, wood or stone worktops
Laminate is affordable, cut and fitted on the day. Solid wood needs oiling but can be sanded back. Quartz and compact laminate are hard-wearing, but quartz is templated after the units are fitted and installed a week or two later, so you'll have a temporary top in between. The choice shapes the programme as well as the price.
Kitchen with a new open-plan layout
When a kitchen goes in alongside a knock-through or extension, the steel position, lighting, sockets and radiators are planned around the kitchen design. Fitting the kitchen last, after plastering and screeding are finished and dry, protects the new units and means the flooring can run through both rooms without joins.
Kitchen fitting prices in Aston
Guide prices start at £2,200 and run to £28,000 depending on size and specification. Supply and fit of a mid-range 10–12 unit kitchen with laminate worktops in a three-bed semi: around £10,500–£14,500.
| Option | Guide price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Fit-only (you supply the kitchen) | £2,200 – £4,800 | Labour, plumbing and electrics for a standard layout |
| Supply and fit, standard to mid-range | £7,500 – £15,000 | Laminate or wood worktops |
| Supply and fit, larger or premium | £15,000 – £28,000 | Bigger rooms, stone worktops, more integrated appliances |
Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.
Questions about kitchen fitting in Aston
How should I prepare for the kitchen fitters?
Empty all cupboards and drawers, clear the worktops and move the fridge contents somewhere else. Set up a temporary kitchen in another room with a kettle, microwave and a washing-up bowl. Make sure there's a clear route from the front door to the kitchen, and tell us about pets, parking and working hours that suit your household.
How do I book a survey in Aston?
Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your new kitchen and arrange a time to visit.
What guarantees come with a new kitchen?
Units, worktops, appliances, sinks and taps each carry their own manufacturer's guarantee, and the terms are set out in your quote. Keep the paperwork we hand over, as appliance manufacturers often ask for proof of installation date. If something we've fitted isn't right, call us and we'll come back to look at it.
Will I need permission from the council in Aston?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Aston is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
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Book a free measure in Aston and get a written, itemised quote for fitting your new kitchen.