Kitchen makeovers in Sheldon

Before your kitchen makeover in Sheldon

There's normally nothing to apply for. Birmingham City 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.

Adding lights to an existing kitchen circuit isn't notifiable, but a new circuit from the consumer unit is.
Checking the carcasses first stops new doors being fitted to cabinets that won't last.
A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Postcode district: B26
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Choices to weigh up in Sheldon

Handles, hinges and drawer runners

Swapping handles changes the style at very low cost, and upgrading to soft-close hinges and runners makes old units feel new. New handles may not line up with old screw holes, so they're usually fitted at the same time as new doors, or the old holes are filled carefully.

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 Sheldon?

Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in Sheldon. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: typically £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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Before you book in Sheldon

How much does a kitchen makeover cost compared with a new kitchen?

A makeover typically costs £1,200–£11,000 in the West Midlands, including VAT where it applies, against roughly £7,500–£28,000 to supply and fit a new kitchen. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen usually come to £3,200–£4,800. The saving comes from keeping the carcasses, plumbing and layout you already have.

Do you cover Sheldon?

Yes. Sheldon (B26) is about 10 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.

Who approves kitchen makeovers in Sheldon?

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

Kitchen makeovers near Sheldon

Other work we do in Sheldon

Want to see what's possible on your budget? We'll price doors, worktops and splashback separately so you can choose.