Kitchen makeovers in Acocks Green: approvals and local details
Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Acocks Green, where changes may need listed building consent from Birmingham City Council.
- Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.
- Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.
- The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
- Postcode district
- B27
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 9 miles
Which options suit homes in Acocks Green?
Replacement doors and drawer fronts
New doors in shaker, slab, gloss or wood-effect finishes, made to fit your existing carcasses. Most fitted kitchens use standard unit sizes, so replacement doors are easy to source; older or unusual kitchens may need made-to-measure doors. New end panels, plinths and cornice are matched so the finish looks complete rather than patched.
Splashbacks and upstands
Tiles, toughened glass, acrylic sheet or matching worktop upstands protect the wall behind the sink and hob. Glass behind a hob must be heat-rated and fitted with the clearances the hob manufacturer specifies. A new splashback is often the cheapest way to make a dated kitchen look current.
Kitchen makeovers prices in Acocks Green
Prices in Acocks Green match the rest of our area: £1,200–£11,000 depending on size and specification. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: usually £3,200–£4,800.
| Option | Guide price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Doors, drawer fronts and handles | £1,200 – £3,000 | Same worktops, new look |
| Doors, worktops and splashback | £3,000 – £6,500 | A full refresh |
| Full makeover with stone worktops and lighting | £6,500 – £11,000 | Quartz or similar, new sink, tap and lights |
Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Your questions answered
How long does a kitchen makeover take?
Most take 2–4 days on site. Doors and drawer fronts usually take a day or two, and laminate or wood worktops another day or so. Stone worktops are templated after any unit adjustments and fitted up to two weeks later. You can keep using the kitchen for most of the work, apart from a day or so while the sink and hob are disconnected.
How do I book a survey in Acocks Green?
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 kitchen makeover and arrange a time to visit.
How much does a kitchen makeover cost compared with a new kitchen?
A makeover typically costs £1,200–£11,000 in the West Midlands, including VAT where it applies, against roughly £7,500–£28,000 to supply and fit a new kitchen. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen usually come to £3,200–£4,800. The saving comes from keeping the carcasses, plumbing and layout you already have.
Who approves kitchen makeovers in Acocks Green?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Birmingham City Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Book a free kitchen check in Acocks Green and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.