Kitchen design and planning · West Sussex
Kitchen design and planning in Horsham
Homeowners and landlords in Horsham can book us for kitchen design and planning: measured surveys and layout plans that place units, appliances, sockets and services before you order.
What prompts kitchen design and planning in Horsham?
Owners of new-build homes in Horsham sometimes redesign the standard kitchen after a few years to add tall storage, an extra appliance or a breakfast bar.
Families across West Sussex sometimes want a layout that lets two people cook at the same time, which changes how the working zones and walkways are planned. If your home is in Horsham or close by in Crawley or Horley, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.
What is included in the work?
Here is what usually goes into kitchen design and planning, adjusted to your Horsham kitchen after we have measured it:
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
- Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Horsham?
The figures below are guide prices for Horsham, 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.
| 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%.
Local homes and their kitchens
In and around Horsham, homes range across 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.
West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey.
What rules apply to kitchen design and planning in Horsham?
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 in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.
Planning ahead
- 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.
- Ask for the plan for your Horsham kitchen to show socket, switch and light positions as well as units, so the electrician can follow it.
- Mark radiators, the boiler, stopcock and meters on the plan early, as moving them adds cost and changes what can go where.
Questions about kitchen design and planning in Horsham
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Horsham?
Kitchen design and planning in Horsham typically costs £340 to £1,000 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover all of Horsham?
Yes. We work across Horsham, including the RH12 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Crawley and Horley. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
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.
Kitchen design and planning near Horsham
We also carry out kitchen design and planning in these towns near Horsham:
- Kitchen design and planning in Crawley
- Kitchen design and planning in Horley
- Kitchen design and planning in Haywards Heath
- Kitchen design and planning in Burgess Hill
- Kitchen design and planning in Reigate
- Kitchen design and planning in Redhill
- Kitchen design and planning across West Sussex