Kitchen design and planning in Hove

Why do people in Hove choose kitchen design and planning?

Homeowners in Hove often ask for a design when the kitchen layout no longer suits how they live, even though the room itself is a reasonable size.

If you are about to order a kitchen online for your Hove home, a measured plan can catch sizing errors before the order is placed. We cover all of Hove, including the BN3 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across East Sussex.

What is in a typical job?

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
Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan

What does kitchen design and planning cost in Hove?

The figures below are guide prices for Hove, 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 Hove?
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

You will find Regency townhouses and flats, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows throughout East Sussex. Regency and Victorian houses split into flats often have small kitchens in former reception rooms, while 1930s semis usually have a compact kitchen at the back.

East Sussex has hard water, so limescale builds up on taps, kettles and boiling water taps, and a filter or softener is worth considering. Seafront flats without lifts, permit parking and steep streets in the coastal towns can make delivery and waste removal slower, so access needs planning.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Hove

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 Regency buildings, conservation areas and homes inside the South Downs National Park may need consent for a new external vent, and flat owners usually need freeholder consent.

Worth knowing before the fit

Measure the appliances you are keeping, including the depth with the doors open, and bring the sizes to the design meeting.
Note where sunlight falls in your Hove kitchen during the day, as it affects where people like to prepare food and sit.
If your home in East Sussex has a boiler in the kitchen, ask for service access to be designed in rather than boxed in tightly.
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 Hove

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Hove?

Guide prices in Hove 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 Hove as well?

Yes. As well as Hove itself, we cover the rest of East Sussex and nearby towns such as Brighton and Portslade. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

Kitchen design and planning in neighbouring towns

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