Kitchen design and planning · Somerset
Kitchen design and planning in Bath
Our kitchen design and planning service covers Bath and nearby places such as Keynsham and Trowbridge, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
Thinking about kitchen design and planning in Bath?
In a Bath semi with a small back kitchen, planning often comes down to fitting more storage and worktop into the same footprint without crowding the room.
Owners of new-build homes in Bath sometimes redesign the standard kitchen after a few years to add tall storage, an extra appliance or a breakfast bar. Kitchens in every part of Bath are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Somerset.
What is included in the work?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen design and planning in Bath it usually covers:
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
- Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
- Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Bath?
Typical kitchen design and planning prices for homes in Bath, including VAT and adjusted for the South West. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.
| 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 | £310–£930 |
| Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens | £620–£1,500 |
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%.
Kitchens in homes around Bath
Typical homes in this part of Somerset include Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.
Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well. Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower.
Regulations for kitchen work in Bath
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.
Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.
Practical advice for Bath homeowners
- Before the survey, list what frustrates you about your current Bath kitchen; it is the quickest way to shape a better layout.
- Measure the appliances you are keeping, including the depth with the doors open, and bring the sizes to the design meeting.
- Open every cupboard in your current kitchen and decide what you use, what you store and what you could do without before planning storage.
- Work out the route for cooker hood ducting to an outside wall before fixing the hob position, as long or bent runs reduce extraction.
Questions about kitchen design and planning in Bath
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Bath?
Kitchen design and planning in Bath typically costs £310 to £930 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you work near Bath as well?
Yes. As well as Bath itself, we cover the rest of Somerset and nearby towns such as Keynsham and Trowbridge. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
What is the kitchen work triangle?
The work triangle is a planning idea that links the sink, hob and fridge, keeping each within a short, unobstructed walk of the others so cooking takes fewer steps. It is still a useful check, but many kitchens are now planned in zones for preparation, cooking, washing and storage, which suits larger and open-plan rooms where more than one person uses the space.
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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
We also carry out kitchen design and planning in these towns near Bath:
- Kitchen design and planning in Keynsham
- Kitchen design and planning in Trowbridge
- Kitchen design and planning in Kingswood
- Kitchen design and planning in Melksham
- Kitchen design and planning in Frome
- Kitchen design and planning in Yate
- Kitchen design and planning across Somerset