Kitchen makeovers in Birmingham

What should you know before starting in Birmingham?

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

The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.

Postcode districts: B1, B7, B9, B10, B12, B18
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 6 miles to the centre

Which option fits your home?

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.

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.

Kitchen makeovers prices in Birmingham

Prices in Birmingham 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.

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

Kitchen makeovers in Birmingham: common questions

What guarantees do replacement doors and worktops have?

Doors, worktops, sinks, taps and hinges carry their own manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for each product are set out in your quote. Some worktop guarantees depend on correct sealing and care, so we'll tell you what the manufacturer asks for. If anything we fitted isn't right afterwards, call us and we'll come back to look at it.

How do I book a survey in Birmingham?

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 Birmingham?

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

Kitchen makeovers across Birmingham

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Kitchen makeovers near Birmingham

Other home improvements in Birmingham

Book a free kitchen check in Birmingham and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.