Kitchen makeovers in Oldbury

Planning your kitchen makeover in Oldbury

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

Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
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.

Postcode districts: B67, B68, B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Choices to weigh up in Oldbury

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.

Handles, hinges and drawer runners

Swapping handles changes the style at very low cost, and upgrading to soft-close hinges and runners makes old units feel new. New handles may not line up with old screw holes, so they're usually fitted at the same time as new doors, or the old holes are filled carefully.

Kitchen makeovers prices in Oldbury

Prices in Oldbury match the rest of our area: £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.

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 Oldbury

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.

How do I book a survey in Oldbury?

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.

What should I do before the makeover starts?

Clear the worktops and empty the cupboard under the sink, plus any cupboards whose doors are being changed on the first day. If worktops are being replaced, empty everything along those runs. Have a think about handle positions and splashback height before the fit, and keep a sample of your floor handy so we can check colours together.

Will I need permission from the council in Oldbury?

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

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