Kitchen design and planning in Totton

Who usually needs kitchen design and planning in Totton?

If you are about to order a kitchen online for your Totton home, a measured plan can catch sizing errors before the order is placed.

People in Hampshire planning an open-plan kitchen-diner often want a layout drawn before their builder starts, so services end up in exactly the right places. Our Hampshire coverage reaches every part of Totton (SO40) and out towards Southampton.

What does kitchen design and planning in Totton include?

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes

Kitchen design and planning prices in Totton

The figures below are guide prices for Totton, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

Kitchen design and planning prices in Totton
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%.

House types around Totton and what they mean for a kitchen

The housing mix across Hampshire includes Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.

Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle.

What rules apply to kitchen design and planning in Totton?

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 the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.

Practical advice for Totton homeowners

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.
If your home in Hampshire has a boiler in the kitchen, ask for service access to be designed in rather than boxed in tightly.
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 Totton

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Totton?

Kitchen design and planning in Totton 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.

Do you work near Totton as well?

Yes. As well as Totton itself, we cover the rest of Hampshire and nearby towns such as Southampton and Romsey. 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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

The same service is available a short drive from Totton, including: