Kitchen makeovers in Great Barr

Kitchen makeovers in Great Barr: approvals and local details

There's normally nothing to apply for. Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Council or Walsall Council (Great Barr straddles all three) 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.

Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.
Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.

Postcode district: B43
Planning and building control: Birmingham, Sandwell or Walsall
From our West Bromwich base: 3 miles

Options to consider in Great Barr

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.

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.

How much should you budget in Great Barr?

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

Before you book in Great Barr

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.

Which postcodes in Great Barr do you work in?

We cover B43 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Great Barr, neighbouring Hamstead and Kingstanding are covered too.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Great Barr?

Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Council or Walsall Council (Great Barr straddles all three) would need to give listed building consent first.

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Book a free kitchen check in Great Barr and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.