Kitchen makeovers in Kings Norton

What should you know before starting in Kings Norton?

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.

A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
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: B38
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 miles

Options to consider in Kings Norton

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.

How much should you budget in Kings Norton?

Guide prices start at £1,200 and run to £11,000 depending on size and specification. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: around £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.

Questions about kitchen makeovers in Kings Norton

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.

Do you cover Kings Norton?

Yes. Kings Norton (B38) is about 9 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

What guarantees do replacement doors and worktops have?

Doors, worktops, sinks, taps and hinges carry their own manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for each product are set out in your quote. Some worktop guarantees depend on correct sealing and care, so we'll tell you what the manufacturer asks for. If anything we fitted isn't right afterwards, call us and we'll come back to look at it.

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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Get a guide price for a Kings Norton kitchen makeover online, then an itemised quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification.