Kitchen design and planning in Caernarfon

Thinking about kitchen design and planning in Caernarfon?

People in Gwynedd planning an open-plan kitchen-diner often want a layout drawn before their builder starts, so services end up in exactly the right places.

In a Caernarfon semi with a small back kitchen, planning often comes down to fitting more storage and worktop into the same footprint without crowding the room. We cover all of Caernarfon, including the LL55 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Gwynedd.

What does the job involve?

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

Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula

Guide prices for kitchen design and planning in Caernarfon

The figures below are guide prices for Caernarfon, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Wales. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour rates in Wales are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

Guide prices for kitchen design and planning in Caernarfon
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	£280–£830
Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens	£550–£1,400

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 Caernarfon

Typical homes in this part of Gwynedd include slate and stone cottages, quarry town terraces, farmhouses and seaside bungalows. Quarry-town terraces and stone cottages often have a small back kitchen or lean-to, while bungalows on Anglesey and the coast tend to have a simple square kitchen.

Gwynedd's mains water is soft, so limescale is rarely an issue and taps, sinks and boiling water taps stay cleaner for longer. Mountain roads, narrow village streets and Anglesey addresses reached over the Menai bridges can affect delivery vehicles, so timing and worktop lengths are planned ahead.

Do you need approval for kitchen design and planning in Caernarfon?

In Wales, a new kitchen layout needs no planning permission (a listed building may need listed building consent), but the electrical layout matters: extending an existing circuit within a kitchen is notifiable under Part P, as are new circuits, so new socket positions are certified through a competent person scheme or building control. Extraction should meet Approved Document F, and structural openings need building control approval.

Homes inside Eryri National Park, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or changes affecting historic features.

Practical advice for Caernarfon homeowners

Before the survey, list what frustrates you about your current Caernarfon kitchen; it is the quickest way to shape a better layout.
If you are extending or knocking through in Caernarfon, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
Measure the appliances you are keeping, including the depth with the doors open, and bring the sizes to the design meeting.
Mark radiators, the boiler, stopcock and meters on the plan early, as moving them adds cost and changes what can go where.

Questions about kitchen design and planning in Caernarfon

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Caernarfon?

For measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, budget around £280 to £830 including VAT in Caernarfon. That reflects typical costs in Wales; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Caernarfon as well?

Yes. As well as Caernarfon itself, we cover the rest of Gwynedd and nearby towns such as Bangor, Gwynedd and Holyhead. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

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 Caernarfon: