Kitchen design and planning in Northolt

Is kitchen design and planning right for your Northolt kitchen?

If you are about to order a kitchen online for your Northolt home, a measured plan can catch sizing errors before the order is placed.

Owners of new-build homes in Northolt sometimes redesign the standard kitchen after a few years to add tall storage, an extra appliance or a breakfast bar. We work throughout Northolt (UB5) and across the wider Greater London area.

What does kitchen design and planning in Northolt include?

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen design and planning in Northolt it usually covers:

Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan

Kitchen design and planning prices in Northolt

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in London, and are firmed up once we have seen your Northolt kitchen. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

Kitchen design and planning prices in Northolt
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%.

Fitting kitchens in older and newer Northolt homes

You will find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis throughout Greater London. 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 Northolt

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.

Tips before you start

Note where sunlight falls in your Northolt kitchen during the day, as it affects where people like to prepare food and sit.
If you are extending or knocking through in Northolt, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
Ask for the plan for your Northolt kitchen to show socket, switch and light positions as well as units, so the electrician can follow it.
Keep the sink, hob and fridge reasonably close; the classic work triangle is a useful check, not a rule every kitchen must follow.

Questions about kitchen design and planning in Northolt

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Northolt?

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

Which parts of Northolt do you work in?

All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Northolt, including the UB5 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Greenford. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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

Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen design and planning: