Kitchen makeovers in Rowley Regis

Planning your kitchen makeover in Rowley Regis

Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Rowley Regis, 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.
Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.

Postcode districts: B64, B65
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 3 miles

Options to consider in Rowley Regis

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.

Guide prices for Rowley Regis

Prices in Rowley Regis 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Questions about kitchen makeovers in Rowley Regis

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.

Which postcodes in Rowley Regis do you work in?

We cover B64, B65 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Rowley Regis, neighbouring Quinton and Oldbury 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 Rowley Regis?

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

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Get a guide price for a Rowley Regis kitchen makeover online, then an itemised quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification.