Kitchen design and planning · Surrey
Kitchen design and planning in Egham
We take on kitchen design and planning in Egham and the surrounding TW20 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
Thinking about kitchen design and planning in Egham?
If you are about to order a kitchen online for your Egham home, a measured plan can catch sizing errors before the order is placed.
If you are thinking about an island for an Egham kitchen, a design check tells you early whether the room is wide enough for comfortable walkways. We work throughout Egham (TW20) and across the wider Surrey area.
What is in a typical job?
Here is what usually goes into kitchen design and planning, adjusted to your Egham kitchen after we have measured it:
- Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
- Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Egham?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| 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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Egham?
You will find 1930s semis, Victorian and Edwardian villas, detached family houses and new-build estates throughout Surrey. 1930s semis often have a narrow kitchen beside the dining room, while larger detached houses and Edwardian villas may have room for an island or a separate utility.
Private roads, long drives and village lanes can be awkward for large lorries, while town-centre flats may need lift bookings and parking permits for delivery day. Surrey's water is hard across most of the county, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering.
Do you need approval for kitchen design and planning in Egham?
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.
Listed buildings and conservation areas in older towns and villages may need consent for new vents, and flats in managed blocks usually need the freeholder's consent first.
Planning ahead
- 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 Egham kitchen; it is the quickest way to shape a better layout.
- Note where sunlight falls in your Egham kitchen during the day, as it affects where people like to prepare food and sit.
- 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 Egham
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Egham?
Guide prices in Egham 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 work near Egham as well?
Yes. As well as Egham itself, we cover the rest of Surrey and nearby towns such as Staines and Chertsey. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
Nearby places we cover
Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen design and planning:
- Kitchen design and planning in Staines
- Kitchen design and planning in Chertsey
- Kitchen design and planning in Ashford, Surrey
- Kitchen design and planning in Windsor
- Kitchen design and planning in Slough
- Kitchen design and planning in Weybridge
- Kitchen design and planning across Surrey