Kitchen design and planning in Basingstoke

Is kitchen design and planning right for your Basingstoke kitchen?

Owners of new-build homes in Basingstoke sometimes redesign the standard kitchen after a few years to add tall storage, an extra appliance or a breakfast bar.

If your Basingstoke kitchen is a narrow galley in an older terrace, a measured plan shows whether one run, two runs or moving the door works better. Basingstoke sits about 28 miles north-east of Southampton, and our Hampshire coverage takes in everything in between.

What does kitchen design and planning in Basingstoke include?

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Basingstoke covers:

Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan

Guide prices for kitchen design and planning in Basingstoke

The figures below are guide prices for Basingstoke, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

Guide prices for kitchen design and planning in Basingstoke
Typical project	Guide price
Design for a kitchen we supplyMeasured survey, layout plan and specification are part of the supply-and-fit price	Included
Measured drawings and layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhereMeasured drawing, layout and service positions for your fitter and supplier	£340–£1,000
Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens	£690–£1,700

Design is included in the supply-and-fit price; for kitchens bought elsewhere, the guide prices cover the measured survey, layout drawing and service positions, with 3D views and elevations in the detailed option. The survey visit to quote is free; the fee covers the measured drawings and layout plan you can take to any supplier. Prices include VAT at 20%.

House types around Basingstoke and what they mean for a kitchen

Typical homes in this part of Hampshire include Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.

Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Basingstoke

Designing and fitting a kitchen needs no planning permission in England, but a good plan allows for the rules that follow. New circuits are notifiable under Part P, a cooker hood extracting outside should achieve about 30 litres per second under Approved Document F, and removing a load-bearing wall needs a structural engineer and building control approval. Listed buildings and flats may need consent before a new outside vent is cut.

Homes within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.

Tips before you start

If your home in Hampshire has a boiler in the kitchen, ask for service access to be designed in rather than boxed in tightly.
Ask for the plan for your Basingstoke kitchen to show socket, switch and light positions as well as units, so the electrician can follow it.
Count the small appliances you use every day, such as a kettle, toaster and coffee machine, so enough worktop sockets are planned for them.
Plan landing space either side of the hob and next to the oven and fridge, so hot pans and shopping always have somewhere to go.

Questions about kitchen design and planning in Basingstoke

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Basingstoke?

Guide prices in Basingstoke are about £340 to £1,000 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Do you cover all of Basingstoke?

Yes. We work across Basingstoke, including the RG21 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Alton and Fleet. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

How long does kitchen design take?

Usually one to three weeks from the survey to a final plan, depending on how many layout options you want to compare and how quickly choices about doors, worktops and appliances are made. A replacement in the same layout can be settled quickly, while an open-plan room with an island or moved services often takes a few rounds of changes.

What are the standard sizes of kitchen units and worktops?

Base units are typically 600 mm deep, with worktops around 900 mm from the floor, though the plinth height can raise or lower this slightly. Unit widths come in standard steps, commonly from 150 mm up to 1,000 mm, and wall units are shallower, often around 300 to 350 mm deep. A plan built on real measurements uses filler panels to take up any leftover space.

Which kitchen layout suits my room?

It depends mainly on the shape of the room, where the doors and windows sit and how many people cook. Narrow rooms suit a galley, rooms with a corner suit an L-shape, and wider rooms can take a U-shape. An island needs space for walkways of around a metre on each side, and a peninsula gives similar worktop space where an island will not fit.

Kitchen design and planning in neighbouring towns

The same service is available a short drive from Basingstoke, including: