Kitchen design and planning · Wales
Kitchen design and planning in Dyfed
Homeowners and landlords across Dyfed can book us for kitchen design and planning: measured surveys and layout plans that place units, appliances, sockets and services before you order.
Is kitchen design and planning right for your Dyfed kitchen?
Owners of new-build homes in Dyfed sometimes redesign the standard kitchen after a few years to add tall storage, an extra appliance or a breakfast bar.
If you are thinking about an island for a Dyfed kitchen, a design check tells you early whether the room is wide enough for comfortable walkways.
What does kitchen design and planning in Dyfed include?
Here is what usually goes into kitchen design and planning, adjusted to your Dyfed kitchen after we have measured it:
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
- Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
- Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
- Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Dyfed?
As a starting point for Dyfed, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in Wales. Labour rates in Wales are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below 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 | £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 across Dyfed
Across Dyfed you will often find stone cottages, Victorian terraces, farmhouses and post-war bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Stone cottages and farmhouses often have a small kitchen in a rear extension, while terraces in Llanelli and Aberystwyth tend to have a narrow galley at the back.
Mains water across most of Dyfed is soft, so limescale is rarely a big problem, though farms on private supplies may need their own filtering. Rural farm tracks, steep coastal lanes and long distances between villages can affect delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths and timing need planning ahead.
Farmhouses and cottages usually have thick stone walls and uneven floors that need careful scribing, and many rural homes are off the gas grid, so cooking is often electric, LPG or a range. Holiday lets near the coast often need a durable, easy-clean kitchen planned around changeover days.
Rules for kitchen design and planning in Dyfed
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 in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park or Bannau Brycheiniog, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or historic alterations.
Before you start
- Mark radiators, the boiler, stopcock and meters on the plan early, as moving them adds cost and changes what can go where.
- Work out the route for cooker hood ducting to an outside wall before fixing the hob position, as long or bent runs reduce extraction.
- Base units are typically 600 mm deep with a worktop height of around 900 mm; taller or shorter cooks may want this adjusted.
- 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.
- Count the small appliances you use every day, such as a kettle, toaster and coffee machine, so enough worktop sockets are planned for them.
- Open every cupboard in your current kitchen and decide what you use, what you store and what you could do without before planning storage.
Questions about kitchen design and planning in Dyfed
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Dyfed?
Kitchen design and planning in Dyfed typically costs £280 to £830 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, based on prices in Wales. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover the whole of Dyfed?
Yes. We carry out kitchen design and planning across Dyfed, including Llanelli, Ammanford, Aberystwyth and Carmarthen. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
Kitchen design and planning in towns across Dyfed
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen design and planning in Llanelli
- Kitchen design and planning in Ammanford
- Kitchen design and planning in Aberystwyth
- Kitchen design and planning in Carmarthen
- Kitchen design and planning in Haverfordwest
- Kitchen design and planning in Milford Haven
- Kitchen design and planning in Pembroke Dock
- Kitchen design and planning in Cardigan