Planning your kitchen makeover in Longbridge
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.
- Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
- 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 districts
- B31, B38
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 8 miles
Which option fits your home?
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.
New worktops
Replacing tired worktops changes a kitchen more than almost anything else. Laminate is quick and affordable, solid wood brings warmth, and quartz or compact laminate is hard-wearing. Changing worktops means disconnecting the sink and hob, so plumbing and, for a gas hob, a Gas Safe registered engineer are included where needed.
How much should you budget in Longbridge?
For a home in Longbridge, 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.
| 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 Longbridge: common questions
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.
Do you cover Longbridge?
Yes. Longbridge (B31, B38) 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.
Will I need permission from the council in Longbridge?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Birmingham City Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Want to see what's possible on your budget? We'll price doors, worktops and splashback separately so you can choose.