Kitchen design and planning · Shropshire
Kitchen design and planning in Shrewsbury
From the survey to handover, kitchen design and planning in Shrewsbury is run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
What prompts kitchen design and planning in Shrewsbury?
Homeowners in Shrewsbury often ask for a design when the kitchen layout no longer suits how they live, even though the room itself is a reasonable size.
People in Shropshire planning an open-plan kitchen-diner often want a layout drawn before their builder starts, so services end up in exactly the right places. Kitchens in every part of Shrewsbury are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Shropshire.
What is included in the work?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen design and planning in Shrewsbury it usually covers:
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
- Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
- Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
- Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Shrewsbury?
Typical kitchen design and planning prices for homes in Shrewsbury, including VAT and adjusted for the West Midlands. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. For the West Midlands, these ranges are close to the national figures.
| 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 | £300–£900 |
| Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens | £600–£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%.
Local homes and their kitchens
In and around Shrewsbury, homes range across timber-framed cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war new town houses and farmhouses. Telford's new-town houses often have a compact galley or L-shaped kitchen, while older cottages in Shrewsbury and Ludlow may have small rooms with low beams.
Much of Shropshire has moderately hard to hard water, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is worth planning for; check with your supplier. Rural lanes, farm tracks and medieval town centres with restricted parking can all complicate deliveries, so vehicle size and timing are planned in advance.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Shrewsbury
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.
Shrewsbury and Ludlow have many listed timber-framed buildings and conservation areas, so new vents or internal alterations may need listed building consent or planning permission.
Planning ahead
- If you are extending or knocking through in Shrewsbury, 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.
- Count the small appliances you use every day, such as a kettle, toaster and coffee machine, so enough worktop sockets are planned for them.
- Mark radiators, the boiler, stopcock and meters on the plan early, as moving them adds cost and changes what can go where.
Questions about kitchen design and planning in Shrewsbury
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Shrewsbury?
Kitchen design and planning in Shrewsbury typically costs £300 to £900 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, based on prices in the West Midlands. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you work near Shrewsbury as well?
Yes. As well as Shrewsbury itself, we cover the rest of Shropshire and nearby towns such as Wellington and Telford. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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 near Shrewsbury
Neighbouring towns where we offer kitchen design and planning:
- Kitchen design and planning in Wellington
- Kitchen design and planning in Telford
- Kitchen design and planning in Oswestry
- Kitchen design and planning in Market Drayton
- Kitchen design and planning in Whitchurch, Shropshire
- Kitchen design and planning in Bridgnorth
- Kitchen design and planning across Shropshire