Planning your kitchen makeover in Chelmsley Wood
Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Chelmsley Wood, where changes may need listed building consent from Solihull Council.
- Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
- Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.
- 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
- B37
- Planning and building control
- Solihull Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 11 miles
Which option fits your home?
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.
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.
Kitchen makeovers prices in Chelmsley Wood
Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Chelmsley Wood. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: typically £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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.
Kitchen makeovers in Chelmsley Wood: common questions
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.
Do you cover Chelmsley Wood?
Yes. Chelmsley Wood (B37) is about 11 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.
Will I need permission from the council in Chelmsley Wood?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Solihull Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Book a free kitchen check in Chelmsley Wood and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.