Kitchen makeovers in Meriden

Before your kitchen makeover in Meriden

There's normally nothing to apply for. Solihull 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.

Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.
Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.
Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.

Postcode district: CV7
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 16 miles

Choices to weigh up in Meriden

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.

Splashbacks and upstands

Tiles, toughened glass, acrylic sheet or matching worktop upstands protect the wall behind the sink and hob. Glass behind a hob must be heat-rated and fitted with the clearances the hob manufacturer specifies. A new splashback is often the cheapest way to make a dated kitchen look current.

Guide prices for Meriden

Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Meriden. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: typically £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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Kitchen makeovers in Meriden: 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 Meriden?

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 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.

Will I need permission from the council in Meriden?

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

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Book a free kitchen check in Meriden and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.