What should you know before starting in Rubery?
Your kitchen makeover won't normally need planning permission or Building Regulations approval. The exception is a listed building in Rubery, where changes may need listed building consent from Bromsgrove District Council.
- Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.
- 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.
- Postcode district
- B45
- Planning and building control
- Bromsgrove District Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 8 miles
Choices to weigh up in Rubery
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.
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.
What does your kitchen makeover cost in Rubery?
Prices in Rubery 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Rubery address.
Before you book in Rubery
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.
Which postcodes in Rubery do you work in?
We cover B45 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Rubery, neighbouring Longbridge and Northfield are covered too.
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.
Does Bromsgrove District Council need to approve my kitchen makeover?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Bromsgrove District Council would need to give listed building consent first.
Nearby places we cover
- Kitchen makeovers in Longbridge
- Kitchen makeovers in Northfield
- Kitchen makeovers in Bartley Green
- Kitchen makeovers in Kings Norton
Other home improvements in Rubery
- Bathroom fitting in Rubery
- En-suite bathrooms in Rubery
- Wet rooms in Rubery
- Composite doors in Rubery
- Bi-fold and patio doors in Rubery
- Rendering in Rubery
Want to see what's possible on your budget? We'll price doors, worktops and splashback separately so you can choose.