Kitchen fitting in Hamstead

Planning your new kitchen in Hamstead

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Hamstead? Check with Sandwell 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.

Quartz and other stone worktops are templated after the units are fitted, adding up to two weeks.
Gas hobs and cookers must be connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Moving a sink is simplest along an outside wall, where the waste can fall to a drain.

Postcode district: B43
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 3 miles

Options to consider in Hamstead

Layout change

Moving the sink, hob or a run of units means rerouting water, waste, gas and electrics before the new kitchen goes in. Sinks are easiest near an outside wall where the waste can fall to a drain, and hob positions depend on where the extractor can vent. Planned early, a layout change is straightforward; decided late, it's expensive.

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.

How much should you budget in Hamstead?

Expect to budget between £2,200 and £28,000 depending on size and specification in Hamstead. Supply and fit of a mid-range 10–12 unit kitchen with laminate worktops in a three-bed semi: typically £10,500–£14,500.

Guide prices for kitchen fitting
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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Your questions answered

How long will we be without a kitchen?

A typical kitchen takes 5–10 working days from strip-out to handover. Stone worktops add a gap of up to two weeks between templating and fitting, but temporary tops keep the sink and hob usable meanwhile. We give you the date the old kitchen comes out well in advance, so you can set up a kettle, microwave and washing-up space elsewhere.

Do you cover Hamstead?

Yes. Hamstead (B43) is about 3 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Hamstead?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Hamstead is provided by Sandwell Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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Already chosen your kitchen? Send us the plan and we'll quote to fit it.