Planning your kitchen makeover in Olton
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.
- Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.
- The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
- Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
- Postcode district
- B92
- Planning and building control
- Solihull Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 10 miles
Which option fits your home?
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.
Guide prices for Olton
Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Olton. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: typically £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.
Before you book in Olton
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.
Which postcodes in Olton do you work in?
We cover B92 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Olton, neighbouring Acocks Green and Sheldon 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 Olton?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Solihull Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Want to see what's possible on your budget? We'll price doors, worktops and splashback separately so you can choose.