Kitchen makeovers in Dudley

Kitchen makeovers in Dudley: approvals and local details

Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Dudley, where changes may need listed building consent from Dudley Council.

Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.
Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.

Postcode district: DY1
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 4 miles to the centre

Options to consider in Dudley

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.

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 Dudley?

Prices in Dudley 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Kitchen makeovers in Dudley: 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 Dudley?

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.

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.

Who approves kitchen makeovers in Dudley?

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

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