Planning your kitchen makeover in Stafford
Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in Stafford. We'll still look at access, parking for deliveries and any shared boundaries before we price it.
- The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
- Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.
- Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.
- Postcode district
- ST16
- Planning and building control
- Stafford Borough Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 20 miles
Choices to weigh up in Stafford
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.
New worktops
Replacing tired worktops changes a kitchen more than almost anything else. Laminate is quick and affordable, solid wood brings warmth, and quartz or compact laminate is hard-wearing. Changing worktops means disconnecting the sink and hob, so plumbing and, for a gas hob, a Gas Safe registered engineer are included where needed.
Guide prices for Stafford
For a home in Stafford, our guide range is £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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Questions about kitchen makeovers in Stafford
What guarantees do replacement doors and worktops have?
Doors, worktops, sinks, taps and hinges carry their own manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for each product are set out in your quote. Some worktop guarantees depend on correct sealing and care, so we'll tell you what the manufacturer asks for. If anything we fitted isn't right afterwards, call us and we'll come back to look at it.
Do you cover Stafford?
Yes. Stafford (ST16) is about 20 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.
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.
Who approves kitchen makeovers in Stafford?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Stafford Borough Council would need to give listed building consent first.
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Phone 0800 088 6248 to arrange a visit, or send a few photos of your kitchen with your postcode.