Kitchen design and planning in Shoreham-by-Sea

Why do people in Shoreham-by-Sea choose kitchen design and planning?

People in West Sussex planning an open-plan kitchen-diner often want a layout drawn before their builder starts, so services end up in exactly the right places.

Homeowners in Shoreham-by-Sea often ask for a design when the kitchen layout no longer suits how they live, even though the room itself is a reasonable size. We cover all of Shoreham-by-Sea, including the BN43 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across West Sussex.

What does kitchen design and planning in Shoreham-by-Sea include?

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

Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels

Kitchen design and planning prices in Shoreham-by-Sea

As a starting point for Shoreham-by-Sea, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

Kitchen design and planning prices in Shoreham-by-Sea
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%.

Local homes and their kitchens

You will find 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows throughout West Sussex. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.

Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey. West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Shoreham-by-Sea

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 in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.

Before you book kitchen design and planning in Shoreham-by-Sea

Open every cupboard in your current kitchen and decide what you use, what you store and what you could do without before planning storage.
Count the small appliances you use every day, such as a kettle, toaster and coffee machine, so enough worktop sockets are planned for them.
Note where sunlight falls in your Shoreham-by-Sea kitchen during the day, as it affects where people like to prepare food and sit.
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 Shoreham-by-Sea

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Shoreham-by-Sea?

Kitchen design and planning in Shoreham-by-Sea typically costs £340 to £1,000 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Which parts of Shoreham-by-Sea do you work in?

All of them. Our West Sussex coverage takes in the whole of Shoreham-by-Sea, including the BN43 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Lancing. 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.

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.

Kitchen design and planning in neighbouring towns

The same service is available a short drive from Shoreham-by-Sea, including: