Kitchen design and planning in Hampton

What prompts kitchen design and planning in Hampton?

Owners of new-build homes in Hampton sometimes redesign the standard kitchen after a few years to add tall storage, an extra appliance or a breakfast bar.

If you are about to order a kitchen online for your Hampton home, a measured plan can catch sizing errors before the order is placed. We work throughout Hampton (TW12) and across the wider Greater London area.

What is included in the work?

Your written quote lists everything included. For kitchen design and planning, that normally means:

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
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels

Guide prices for kitchen design and planning in Hampton

As a starting point for Hampton, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in London. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

Guide prices for kitchen design and planning in Hampton
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%.

House types around Hampton and what they mean for a kitchen

In and around Hampton, homes range across Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis. 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.

Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day. 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.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Hampton

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.

Worth knowing before the fit

Ask for the plan for your Hampton kitchen to show socket, switch and light positions as well as units, so the electrician can follow it.
Measure the appliances you are keeping, including the depth with the doors open, and bring the sizes to the design meeting.
Open every cupboard in your current kitchen and decide what you use, what you store and what you could do without before planning storage.
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 Hampton

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Hampton?

For measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, budget around £390 to £1,200 including VAT in Hampton. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you cover all of Hampton?

Yes. We work across Hampton, including the TW12 postcode district, and nearby towns such as West Molesey and East Molesey. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

The same service is available a short drive from Hampton, including: