Kitchen design and planning in Fareham

Thinking about kitchen design and planning in Fareham?

If your Fareham kitchen is a narrow galley in an older terrace, a measured plan shows whether one run, two runs or moving the door works better.

People in Hampshire planning an open-plan kitchen-diner often want a layout drawn before their builder starts, so services end up in exactly the right places. Homes right across Fareham are covered, as are nearby places such as Gosport, Portsmouth and the villages in between.

What is in a typical job?

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

Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan

What does kitchen design and planning cost in Fareham?

The figures below are guide prices for Fareham, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What does kitchen design and planning cost in Fareham?
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%.

Kitchens in homes around Fareham

In and around Fareham, homes range across Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.

Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle. Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Fareham

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.

Homes within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.

Worth knowing before the fit

Ask for the plan for your Fareham kitchen to show socket, switch and light positions as well as units, so the electrician can follow it.
If your home in Hampshire has a boiler in the kitchen, ask for service access to be designed in rather than boxed in tightly.
If you are extending or knocking through in Fareham, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
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 Fareham

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Fareham?

For measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, budget around £340 to £1,000 including VAT in Fareham. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Can you measure up in Fareham before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Fareham. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

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.

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.

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