Kitchen makeovers in Great Bridge

What should you know before starting in Great Bridge?

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

The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.

Postcode district: DY4
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Choices to weigh up in Great Bridge

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.

Replacement doors and drawer fronts

New doors in shaker, slab, gloss or wood-effect finishes, made to fit your existing carcasses. Most fitted kitchens use standard unit sizes, so replacement doors are easy to source; older or unusual kitchens may need made-to-measure doors. New end panels, plinths and cornice are matched so the finish looks complete rather than patched.

What does your kitchen makeover cost in Great Bridge?

Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Great Bridge. 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

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 Great Bridge?

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 Sandwell Council need to approve my kitchen makeover?

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

Kitchen makeovers near Great Bridge

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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.