Kitchen design and planning · Wiltshire
Kitchen design and planning in Marlborough
If you live in Marlborough and need kitchen design and planning, we can measure the room, send an itemised written quote and book every trade in the right order until the kitchen is handed over.
What prompts kitchen design and planning in Marlborough?
If your Marlborough kitchen is a narrow galley in an older terrace, a measured plan shows whether one run, two runs or moving the door works better.
If you are thinking about an island for a Marlborough kitchen, a design check tells you early whether the room is wide enough for comfortable walkways. Marlborough sits about 10 miles south of Swindon, and our Wiltshire coverage takes in everything in between.
What we cover for kitchen design and planning in Marlborough
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
- Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Marlborough?
As a starting point for Marlborough, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South West. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.
| 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 | £310–£930 |
| Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens | £620–£1,500 |
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%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Marlborough homes
Across Wiltshire you will often find thatched and stone cottages, Victorian railway terraces, post-war estate houses and new-build estates, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Railway terraces in Swindon often have a narrow back kitchen, while stone and thatched cottages in the villages tend to have small kitchens with low ceilings.
Village lanes and farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries, and Salisbury's historic centre has limited parking, so delivery is planned in advance. Wiltshire's water is hard, much of it from chalk, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Marlborough
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 thatched cottages, Salisbury's historic centre and other conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or changes to historic features.
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.
- If you are extending or knocking through in Marlborough, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
- If your home in Wiltshire 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 Marlborough
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Marlborough?
Kitchen design and planning in Marlborough typically costs £310 to £930 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Can you measure up in Marlborough before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Marlborough. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
Nearby places we cover
We also carry out kitchen design and planning in these towns near Marlborough:
- Kitchen design and planning in Swindon
- Kitchen design and planning in Devizes
- Kitchen design and planning in Chippenham
- Kitchen design and planning in Faringdon
- Kitchen design and planning in Wantage
- Kitchen design and planning in Newbury
- Kitchen design and planning across Wiltshire