Kitchen makeovers in Northfield

Before your kitchen makeover in Northfield

Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Northfield, where changes may need listed building consent from Birmingham City Council.

Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.

Postcode district: B31
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 7 miles

Which options suit homes in Northfield?

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.

Kitchen makeovers prices in Northfield

Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Northfield. 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.

Questions about kitchen makeovers in Northfield

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.

Which postcodes in Northfield do you work in?

We cover B31 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Northfield, neighbouring Longbridge and Kings Norton are covered too.

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 Northfield?

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

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Other home improvements in Northfield

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