Kitchen design and planning in Peckham

Is kitchen design and planning right for your Peckham kitchen?

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

Families across Greater London sometimes want a layout that lets two people cook at the same time, which changes how the working zones and walkways are planned. We work throughout Peckham (SE15) and across the wider Greater London area.

What we cover for kitchen design and planning in Peckham

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
A final plan and specification to order from and fit to

What should you budget for kitchen design and planning in Peckham?

Typical kitchen design and planning prices for homes in Peckham, including VAT and adjusted for London. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Prices in London usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.

What should you budget for kitchen design and planning in Peckham?
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 Peckham and what they mean for a kitchen

In and around Peckham, 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.

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

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Peckham

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

If your home in Greater London has a boiler in the kitchen, ask for service access to be designed in rather than boxed in tightly.
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.
Plan landing space either side of the hob and next to the oven and fridge, so hot pans and shopping always have somewhere to go.

Questions about kitchen design and planning in Peckham

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Peckham?

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

Can you measure up in Peckham before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Peckham. 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.

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.

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.

Also covering nearby towns

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