Kitchen makeovers in Coventry

Before your kitchen makeover in Coventry

There's normally nothing to apply for. Coventry City 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.

Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.

Postcode districts: CV1, CV2, CV3, CV4, CV5, CV6
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 21 miles to the centre

Options to consider in Coventry

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.

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.

How much should you budget in Coventry?

Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Coventry. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: typically £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 Coventry: common questions

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.

How do I book a survey in Coventry?

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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Coventry?

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

Kitchen makeovers across Coventry

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