Kitchen makeovers in Great Wyrley

Before your kitchen makeover in Great Wyrley

There's normally nothing to apply for. South Staffordshire 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.

Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.
Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.

Postcode district: WS6
Planning and building control: South Staffordshire Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Which options suit homes in Great Wyrley?

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.

Guide prices for Great Wyrley

For a home in Great Wyrley, our guide range is £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.

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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Questions about kitchen makeovers in Great Wyrley

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.

Which postcodes in Great Wyrley do you work in?

We cover WS6 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Great Wyrley, neighbouring Cheslyn Hay and Cannock are covered too.

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.

Who approves kitchen makeovers in Great Wyrley?

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

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