Planning your kitchen makeover in Redditch
Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Redditch, where changes may need listed building consent from Redditch Borough Council.
- A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Glass splashbacks behind a hob need to be heat-rated and fitted with the hob manufacturer's clearances.
- Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
- Postcode district
- B97
- Planning and building control
- Redditch Borough Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 15 miles
Choices to weigh up in Redditch
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 Redditch?
Prices in Redditch 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.
| 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 Redditch: common questions
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.
Do you cover Redditch?
Yes. Redditch (B97) is about 15 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.
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 Redditch?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Redditch Borough 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.