Kitchen design and planning · Somerset
Kitchen design and planning in Clevedon
Homeowners and landlords in Clevedon can book us for kitchen design and planning: measured surveys and layout plans that place units, appliances, sockets and services before you order.
Thinking about kitchen design and planning in Clevedon?
Owners of new-build homes in Clevedon sometimes redesign the standard kitchen after a few years to add tall storage, an extra appliance or a breakfast bar.
People in Somerset planning an open-plan kitchen-diner often want a layout drawn before their builder starts, so services end up in exactly the right places. We cover all of Clevedon, including the BS21 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Somerset.
What does the job involve?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
- Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
- Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Clevedon?
Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South West, and are firmed up once we have seen your Clevedon kitchen. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.
| 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%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Clevedon homes
The housing mix across Somerset includes Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. 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.
What rules apply to kitchen design and planning in Clevedon?
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.
Before you book kitchen design and planning in Clevedon
- Measure the appliances you are keeping, including the depth with the doors open, and bring the sizes to the design meeting.
- Before the survey, list what frustrates you about your current Clevedon kitchen; it is the quickest way to shape a better layout.
- Open every cupboard in your current kitchen and decide what you use, what you store and what you could do without before planning storage.
- Base units are typically 600 mm deep with a worktop height of around 900 mm; taller or shorter cooks may want this adjusted.
Questions about kitchen design and planning in Clevedon
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Clevedon?
Guide prices in Clevedon are about £310 to £930 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.
Which parts of Clevedon do you work in?
All of them. Our Somerset coverage takes in the whole of Clevedon, including the BS21 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Nailsea. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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 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.
Nearby places we cover
The same service is available a short drive from Clevedon, including:
- Kitchen design and planning in Nailsea
- Kitchen design and planning in Portishead
- Kitchen design and planning in Weston-super-Mare
- Kitchen design and planning in Kingswood
- Kitchen design and planning in Burnham-on-Sea
- Kitchen design and planning in Keynsham
- Kitchen design and planning across Somerset