What should you know before starting in Stechford?
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.
- Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.
- A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Soft-close hinges and drawer runners are an inexpensive upgrade that makes older units feel new.
- Postcode district
- B33
- Planning and building control
- Birmingham City Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 8 miles
Choices to weigh up in Stechford
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.
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.
What does your kitchen makeover cost in Stechford?
For a home in Stechford, 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Stechford address.
Kitchen makeovers in Stechford: common questions
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 Stechford?
Yes. Stechford (B33) is about 8 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.
Does Birmingham City Council need to approve my kitchen makeover?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Birmingham City Council would need to give listed building consent first.
Nearby places we cover
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Book a free kitchen check in Stechford and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.