Before your kitchen makeover in Quinton
Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Quinton, where changes may need listed building consent from Birmingham City Council.
- Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
- Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.
- A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Postcode district
- B62
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 4 miles
Which options suit homes in Quinton?
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.
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.
What does your kitchen makeover cost in Quinton?
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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.
Kitchen makeovers in Quinton: common questions
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.
How do I book a survey in Quinton?
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.
Does Birmingham City Council need to approve my kitchen makeover?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Birmingham City Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Book a free kitchen check in Quinton and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.