Kitchen makeovers in Erdington

Before your kitchen makeover in Erdington

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.

Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.
Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.

Postcode district: B24
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Options to consider in Erdington

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 Erdington?

Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Erdington. 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 Erdington address.

Your questions answered

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.

How do I book a survey in Erdington?

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.

Does Birmingham City Council need to approve my kitchen makeover?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Birmingham City 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.