Kitchen fitting in Smethwick

Planning your new kitchen in Smethwick

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 Smethwick, building control is provided by Sandwell Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

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: B66
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Which option fits your home?

Fit-only for a kitchen you've bought

You buy from your chosen supplier and we fit it. Before ordering, we measure the room so the plan matches reality, including the positions of the window, boiler, soil pipe and radiators. On delivery we check the boxes against the order, so any shortages are chased with the supplier before fitting day.

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.

How much should you budget in Smethwick?

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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Your questions answered

Will the new kitchen need Building Regulations approval?

A like-for-like replacement usually doesn't, but associated work might. New electrical circuits are notifiable, gas work must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and moving a kitchen into a different room or removing a wall needs approval. We tell you what applies to your job at the survey, and the certificates are part of the handover.

Do you cover Smethwick?

Yes. Smethwick (B66) is about 2 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 much does it cost to have a kitchen fitted?

In the West Midlands, fit-only for a kitchen you've bought typically costs £2,200–£4,800, including plumbing and electrical connections for a standard layout. Supply and fit of a mid-range 10–12 unit kitchen with laminate worktops usually comes to £10,500–£14,500, including VAT where it applies. Larger kitchens with stone worktops and integrated appliances run up to around £28,000.

Does Sandwell Council need to approve my new kitchen?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Smethwick 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.