Planning your kitchen makeover in Kingswinford
Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Kingswinford, where changes may need listed building consent from Dudley Council.
- A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.
- Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
- Postcode district
- DY6
- Planning and building control
- Dudley Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 8 miles
Options to consider in Kingswinford
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.
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.
Guide prices for Kingswinford
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.
| 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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Kitchen makeovers in Kingswinford: common questions
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.
Do you cover Kingswinford?
Yes. Kingswinford (DY6) is about 8 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.
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.
Who approves kitchen makeovers in Kingswinford?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Dudley Council would need to give listed building consent first.
Also covering nearby
- Kitchen makeovers in Wordsley
- Kitchen makeovers in Brierley Hill
- Kitchen makeovers in Gornal
- Kitchen makeovers in Amblecote
Other work we do in Kingswinford
- Bathroom fitting in Kingswinford
- En-suite bathrooms in Kingswinford
- Wet rooms in Kingswinford
- Single-storey extensions in Kingswinford
- Pitched roofing in Kingswinford
- Loft conversions in Kingswinford
Book a free kitchen check in Kingswinford and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.