Before your kitchen makeover in Marston Green
Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Marston Green, where changes may need listed building consent from Solihull Council.
- Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
- Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.
- A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Postcode district
- B37
- Planning and building control
- Solihull Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 11 miles
Which option fits your home?
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.
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.
What does your kitchen makeover cost in Marston Green?
For a home in Marston Green, 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 Marston Green: 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.
How do I book a survey in Marston Green?
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 much does a kitchen makeover cost compared with a new kitchen?
A makeover typically costs £1,200–£11,000 in the West Midlands, including VAT where it applies, against roughly £7,500–£28,000 to supply and fit a new kitchen. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen usually come to £3,200–£4,800. The saving comes from keeping the carcasses, plumbing and layout you already have.
Will I need permission from the council in Marston Green?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Solihull Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Get a guide price for a Marston Green kitchen makeover online, then an itemised quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification.