Kitchen makeovers in Bournville

Kitchen makeovers in Bournville: approvals and local details

Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in Bournville. We'll still look at access, parking for deliveries and any shared boundaries before we price it.

Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.

Postcode district: B30
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Options to consider in Bournville

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.

How much should you budget in Bournville?

For a home in Bournville, our guide range is £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Questions about kitchen makeovers in Bournville

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.

Do you cover Bournville?

Yes. Bournville (B30) is about 8 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.

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.

Does Birmingham City Council need to approve my kitchen makeover?

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

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Get a guide price for a Bournville kitchen makeover online, then an itemised quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification.