Planning your kitchen makeover in Netherton
Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Netherton, 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.
- Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
- Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
- Postcode district
- DY2
- Planning and building control
- Dudley Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 4 miles
Choices to weigh up in Netherton
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.
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.
How much should you budget in Netherton?
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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.
Your questions answered
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.
Which postcodes in Netherton do you work in?
We cover DY2 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Netherton, neighbouring Cradley Heath and Brierley Hill are covered too.
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.
Who approves kitchen makeovers in Netherton?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Dudley 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.