What should you know before starting in Earlsdon?
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.
- 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.
- 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
- CV5
- Planning and building control
- Coventry City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 19 miles
Options to consider in Earlsdon
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.
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.
Guide prices for Earlsdon
Prices in Earlsdon 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.
| 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 Earlsdon: common questions
Will new doors fit my old kitchen?
Usually, yes. Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so doors are widely available in many styles. Older or less common kitchens sometimes have unusual sizes or hinge positions, and then made-to-measure doors are the answer. We measure every door and drawer front individually rather than relying on catalogue sizes, so they fit first time.
How do I book a survey in Earlsdon?
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 do I know if my units are good enough to keep?
Open the cupboard under the sink and the one beside the dishwasher. If the chipboard is swollen, crumbly or stained, those units may need replacing. Check that cabinets are level, backs are intact and hinges hold their screws. We check every cabinet at the survey and will tell you straight if a makeover isn't the right answer.
Does Coventry City Council need to approve my kitchen makeover?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Coventry City Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Want to see what's possible on your budget? We'll price doors, worktops and splashback separately so you can choose.