Kitchen makeovers in Edgbaston

Planning your kitchen makeover in Edgbaston

There's normally nothing to apply for. Birmingham 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.

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.
Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.

Postcode district: B15
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Choices to weigh up in Edgbaston

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.

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.

What does your kitchen makeover cost in Edgbaston?

Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Edgbaston. 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Edgbaston address.

Questions about kitchen makeovers in Edgbaston

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 Edgbaston?

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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Edgbaston?

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

Kitchen makeovers near Edgbaston

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