Kitchen fitting in Sandwell

What should you know before starting in Sandwell?

This kind of work rarely needs planning permission, but it does have to comply with Building Regulations, and some parts must be certified by a registered installer or signed off by building control. In Sandwell, building control is provided by Sandwell Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Checking a self-supplied kitchen against the order on delivery saves days of waiting for missing parts.
Cooker hoods ducted to outside should extract at least 30 litres per second.
New circuits for an electric oven or induction hob are notifiable work under Part P.

Postcode district: All Sandwell postcodes
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 1 mile to the centre

Choices to weigh up in Sandwell

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.

Guide prices for Sandwell

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.

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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Before you book in Sandwell

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.

Do you cover the whole of Sandwell?

Yes — we cover Sandwell from our West Bromwich base, including Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton. 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 Sandwell?

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

What should you know before starting in Sandwell?

Choices to weigh up in Sandwell

Layout change

Laminate, wood or stone worktops

Guide prices for Sandwell

Before you book in Sandwell

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