Kitchen makeovers in Cradley Heath

Before your kitchen makeover in Cradley Heath

There's normally nothing to apply for. Sandwell 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.
A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.

Postcode district: B64
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

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 Cradley Heath?

Guide prices start at £1,200 and run to £11,000 depending on size and specification. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: around £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.

Your questions answered

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.

Do you cover Cradley Heath?

Yes. Cradley Heath (B64) is about 5 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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Cradley Heath?

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

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Phone 0800 088 6248 to arrange a visit, or send a few photos of your kitchen with your postcode.