Kitchen makeovers in Kingstanding

Planning your kitchen makeover in Kingstanding

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

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.
The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.

Postcode district: B44
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Options to consider in Kingstanding

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.

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.

Guide prices for Kingstanding

For a home in Kingstanding, 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.

Before you book in Kingstanding

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.

How do I book a survey in Kingstanding?

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.

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 Kingstanding?

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

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Phone 0800 088 6248 to arrange a visit, or send a few photos of your kitchen with your postcode.