Kitchen design and planning · Berkshire
Kitchen design and planning in Slough
From the survey to handover, kitchen design and planning in Slough is run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
When does kitchen design and planning make sense in Slough?
If your Slough kitchen is a narrow galley in an older terrace, a measured plan shows whether one run, two runs or moving the door works better.
If you are about to order a kitchen online for your Slough home, a measured plan can catch sizing errors before the order is placed. We work throughout Slough (SL1) and across the wider Berkshire area.
What is in a typical job?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Slough covers:
- A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
- Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Slough?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| 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
The housing mix across Berkshire includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and new-build town houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Edwardian terraces often have a long galley running back from the dining room, while newer three-storey town houses usually have a compact kitchen on the ground floor.
Busy town-centre streets and permit parking zones can make unloading slow, so a parking permit or bay suspension may need arranging before delivery day. Expect hard water in most of Berkshire, much of it drawn from chalk, so limescale on taps is common and a boiling water tap benefits from a filter.
Do you need approval for kitchen design and planning in Slough?
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.
A new extractor vent on a street-facing wall can need permission in a conservation area, and listed homes may need consent for internal changes affecting historic features.
Getting the most from your kitchen design and planning
- Open every cupboard in your current kitchen and decide what you use, what you store and what you could do without before planning storage.
- Measure the appliances you are keeping, including the depth with the doors open, and bring the sizes to the design meeting.
- Before the survey, list what frustrates you about your current Slough kitchen; it is the quickest way to shape a better layout.
- 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 Slough
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Slough?
Guide prices in Slough are about £340 to £1,000 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 cover all of Slough?
Yes. We work across Slough, including the SL1 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Windsor and Maidenhead. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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 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.
Kitchen design and planning in neighbouring towns
Close to Slough? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Kitchen design and planning in Windsor
- Kitchen design and planning in Maidenhead
- Kitchen design and planning in Gerrards Cross
- Kitchen design and planning in Uxbridge
- Kitchen design and planning in Egham
- Kitchen design and planning in Staines
- Kitchen design and planning across Berkshire