Kitchen makeovers in Cheslyn Hay

Before your kitchen makeover in Cheslyn Hay

There's normally nothing to apply for. South Staffordshire Council only needs to be involved if your home is listed, or if it's in a conservation area with extra controls on changes to the outside.

Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.

Postcode district: WS6
Planning and building control: South Staffordshire Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Which options suit homes in Cheslyn Hay?

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.

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.

Guide prices for Cheslyn Hay

Prices in Cheslyn Hay 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

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.

How do I book a survey in Cheslyn Hay?

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.

Will new doors fit my old kitchen?

Usually, yes. Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so doors are widely available in many styles. Older or less common kitchens sometimes have unusual sizes or hinge positions, and then made-to-measure doors are the answer. We measure every door and drawer front individually rather than relying on catalogue sizes, so they fit first time.

Who approves kitchen makeovers in Cheslyn Hay?

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

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