Before your kitchen makeover in Atherstone
Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in Atherstone. We'll still look at access, parking for deliveries and any shared boundaries before we price it.
- Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
- The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
- Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
- Postcode district
- CV9
- Planning and building control
- North Warwickshire Borough Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 19 miles
Which options suit homes in Atherstone?
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.
New worktops
Replacing tired worktops changes a kitchen more than almost anything else. Laminate is quick and affordable, solid wood brings warmth, and quartz or compact laminate is hard-wearing. Changing worktops means disconnecting the sink and hob, so plumbing and, for a gas hob, a Gas Safe registered engineer are included where needed.
How much should you budget in Atherstone?
Guide prices start at £1,200 and run to £11,000 depending on size and specification. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: around £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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Atherstone address.
Questions about kitchen makeovers in Atherstone
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.
Do you cover Atherstone?
Yes. Atherstone (CV9) is about 19 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 do I know if my units are good enough to keep?
Open the cupboard under the sink and the one beside the dishwasher. If the chipboard is swollen, crumbly or stained, those units may need replacing. Check that cabinets are level, backs are intact and hinges hold their screws. We check every cabinet at the survey and will tell you straight if a makeover isn't the right answer.
Will I need permission from the council in Atherstone?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where North Warwickshire Borough Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Phone 0800 088 6248 to arrange a visit, or send a few photos of your kitchen with your postcode.