Kitchen makeovers in Dorridge

What should you know before starting in Dorridge?

There's normally nothing to apply for. Solihull 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.
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: B93
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 14 miles

Which option fits your home?

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 Dorridge

For a home in Dorridge, 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.

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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Kitchen makeovers in Dorridge: common questions

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.

Which postcodes in Dorridge do you work in?

We cover B93 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Dorridge, neighbouring Knowle and Shirley 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.

Will I need permission from the council in Dorridge?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Solihull 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.