Before your kitchen makeover in Codsall
Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Codsall, where changes may need listed building consent from South Staffordshire Council.
- Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.
- Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.
- Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
- Postcode district
- WV8
- Planning and building control
- South Staffordshire Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 12 miles
Which options suit homes in Codsall?
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.
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 Codsall
For a home in Codsall, 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.
| 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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Kitchen makeovers in Codsall: common questions
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.
Which postcodes in Codsall do you work in?
We cover WV8 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Codsall, neighbouring Perton and Tettenhall are covered too.
How long does a kitchen makeover take?
Most take 2–4 days on site. Doors and drawer fronts usually take a day or two, and laminate or wood worktops another day or so. Stone worktops are templated after any unit adjustments and fitted up to two weeks later. You can keep using the kitchen for most of the work, apart from a day or so while the sink and hob are disconnected.
Does South Staffordshire Council need to approve my kitchen makeover?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where South Staffordshire Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Book a free kitchen check in Codsall and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.