Kitchen design and planning in Plymouth

What prompts kitchen design and planning in Plymouth?

If you are thinking about an island for a Plymouth kitchen, a design check tells you early whether the room is wide enough for comfortable walkways.

If your Plymouth kitchen is a narrow galley in an older terrace, a measured plan shows whether one run, two runs or moving the door works better. Our Devon coverage reaches every part of Plymouth (PL2 and PL4) and out towards Plymstock.

What we cover for kitchen design and planning in Plymouth

Here is what usually goes into kitchen design and planning, adjusted to your Plymouth kitchen after we have measured it:

A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician

Guide prices for kitchen design and planning in Plymouth

The figures below are guide prices for Plymouth, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.

Guide prices for kitchen design and planning in Plymouth
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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Plymouth?

You will find cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows throughout Devon. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.

Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier. Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Plymouth

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 within Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.

Worth knowing before the fit

Before the survey, list what frustrates you about your current Plymouth kitchen; it is the quickest way to shape a better layout.
If your home in Devon has a boiler in the kitchen, ask for service access to be designed in rather than boxed in tightly.
If you are extending or knocking through in Plymouth, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
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 Plymouth

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Plymouth?

Guide prices in Plymouth are about £310 to £930 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 Plymouth as well?

Yes. As well as Plymouth itself, we cover the rest of Devon and nearby towns such as Plymstock and Saltash. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

We also carry out kitchen design and planning in these towns near Plymouth: