Kitchen makeovers in Kings Heath: approvals and local details
Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in Kings Heath. We'll still look at access, parking for deliveries and any shared boundaries before we price it.
- The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
- A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
- Postcode district
- B14
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 8 miles
Choices to weigh up in Kings Heath
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 Kings Heath?
Prices in Kings Heath match the rest of our area: £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.
| 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.
Kitchen makeovers in Kings Heath: common questions
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.
How do I book a survey in Kings Heath?
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.
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.
Will I need permission from the council in Kings Heath?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Birmingham City Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Get a guide price for a Kings Heath kitchen makeover online, then an itemised quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification.