What should you know before starting in West Bromwich?
Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in West Bromwich. We'll still look at access, parking for deliveries and any shared boundaries before we price it.
- Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.
- A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- The kitchen can usually stay in use for most of a makeover, apart from a day while the sink and hob are disconnected.
- Postcode districts
- B70, B71
- Planning and building control
- Sandwell Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- Our home town
Choices to weigh up in West Bromwich
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.
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.
How much should you budget in West Bromwich?
Expect to budget between £1,200 and £11,000 depending on size and specification in West Bromwich. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: typically £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 West Bromwich
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 West Bromwich do you work in?
We cover B70, B71 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of West Bromwich, neighbouring Oldbury and Smethwick are covered too.
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 West Bromwich?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Sandwell Council would need to give listed building consent first.
Close to West Bromwich
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Other work we do in West Bromwich
- Wet rooms in West Bromwich
- Bathroom fitting in West Bromwich
- En-suite bathrooms in West Bromwich
- Fascias, soffits and guttering in West Bromwich
- Conservatories in West Bromwich
- Loft conversions in West Bromwich
Book a free kitchen check in West Bromwich and we'll tell you honestly whether a makeover or a refit makes more sense.