Kitchen makeovers in Binley

Before your kitchen makeover in Binley

Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Binley, where changes may need listed building consent from Coventry City Council.

Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.

Postcode district: CV3
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 23 miles

Choices to weigh up in Binley

Handles, hinges and drawer runners

Swapping handles changes the style at very low cost, and upgrading to soft-close hinges and runners makes old units feel new. New handles may not line up with old screw holes, so they're usually fitted at the same time as new doors, or the old holes are filled carefully.

Lighting and small upgrades

Under-cabinet LED strips, plinth lights or new ceiling spotlights make the kitchen easier to work in. Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit is, and either way the electrical work is tested. A new sink and tap or a replacement extractor can be added to the same visit.

Guide prices for Binley

Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Binley. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: typically £3,200–£4,800.

Guide prices for kitchen makeovers
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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

What should I do before the makeover starts?

Clear the worktops and empty the cupboard under the sink, plus any cupboards whose doors are being changed on the first day. If worktops are being replaced, empty everything along those runs. Have a think about handle positions and splashback height before the fit, and keep a sample of your floor handy so we can check colours together.

How do I book a survey in Binley?

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.

Does Coventry City Council need to approve my kitchen makeover?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Coventry City Council would need to give listed building consent first.

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Want to see what's possible on your budget? We'll price doors, worktops and splashback separately so you can choose.