Kitchen design and planning in Reigate

Why kitchen design and planning for a Reigate home?

In a Reigate semi with a small back kitchen, planning often comes down to fitting more storage and worktop into the same footprint without crowding the room.

Homeowners in Reigate often ask for a design when the kitchen layout no longer suits how they live, even though the room itself is a reasonable size. Our Surrey coverage reaches every part of Reigate (RH2) and out towards Redhill.

What is included in the work?

Your written quote lists everything included. For kitchen design and planning, that normally means:

Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
A final plan and specification to order from and fit to

What does kitchen design and planning cost in Reigate?

Typical kitchen design and planning prices for homes in Reigate, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What does kitchen design and planning cost in Reigate?
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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Reigate?

The housing mix across Surrey includes 1930s semis, Victorian and Edwardian villas, detached family houses and new-build estates, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. 1930s semis often have a narrow kitchen beside the dining room, while larger detached houses and Edwardian villas may have room for an island or a separate utility.

Surrey's water is hard across most of the county, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering. Private roads, long drives and village lanes can be awkward for large lorries, while town-centre flats may need lift bookings and parking permits for delivery day.

Regulations for kitchen work in Reigate

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 buildings and conservation areas in older towns and villages may need consent for new vents, and flats in managed blocks usually need the freeholder's consent first.

Practical advice for Reigate homeowners

Ask for the plan for your Reigate kitchen to show socket, switch and light positions as well as units, so the electrician can follow it.
If you are extending or knocking through in Reigate, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
Measure the appliances you are keeping, including the depth with the doors open, and bring the sizes to the design meeting.
Work out the route for cooker hood ducting to an outside wall before fixing the hob position, as long or bent runs reduce extraction.

Questions about kitchen design and planning in Reigate

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Reigate?

For measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, budget around £340 to £1,000 including VAT in Reigate. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Which parts of Reigate do you work in?

All of them. Our Surrey coverage takes in the whole of Reigate, including the RH2 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Redhill. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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.

Kitchen design and planning in neighbouring towns

Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen design and planning: