Kitchen design and planning · Greater London
Kitchen design and planning in Eltham
Kitchen design and planning for Eltham homes: measured surveys and layout plans that place units, appliances, sockets and services before you order. Every job starts with a free survey visit and a written quote.
Thinking about kitchen design and planning in Eltham?
Homeowners in Eltham often ask for a design when the kitchen layout no longer suits how they live, even though the room itself is a reasonable size.
Families across Greater London sometimes want a layout that lets two people cook at the same time, which changes how the working zones and walkways are planned. Homes right across Eltham are covered, as are nearby places such as Blackheath, Chislehurst and the villages in between.
What does kitchen design and planning in Eltham include?
Your written quote lists everything included. For kitchen design and planning, that normally means:
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Eltham?
Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in London, and are firmed up once we have seen your Eltham kitchen. Expect costs in London 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 | £390–£1,200 |
| Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens | £780–£2,000 |
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 Eltham
You will find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis throughout Greater London. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Eltham
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.
Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Before you book kitchen design and planning in Eltham
- If you are extending or knocking through in Eltham, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
- Count the small appliances you use every day, such as a kettle, toaster and coffee machine, so enough worktop sockets are planned for them.
- Note where sunlight falls in your Eltham kitchen during the day, as it affects where people like to prepare food and sit.
- Keep the sink, hob and fridge reasonably close; the classic work triangle is a useful check, not a rule every kitchen must follow.
Questions about kitchen design and planning in Eltham
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Eltham?
Kitchen design and planning in Eltham typically costs £390 to £1,200 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Which parts of Eltham do you work in?
All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Eltham, including the SE9 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Blackheath. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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.
Kitchen design and planning in neighbouring towns
We also carry out kitchen design and planning in these towns near Eltham:
- Kitchen design and planning in Blackheath
- Kitchen design and planning in Chislehurst
- Kitchen design and planning in Welling
- Kitchen design and planning in Plumstead
- Kitchen design and planning in Catford
- Kitchen design and planning in Greenwich
- Kitchen design and planning across Greater London