Kitchen design and planning in Wells

What prompts kitchen design and planning in Wells?

If you are thinking about an island for a Wells kitchen, a design check tells you early whether the room is wide enough for comfortable walkways.

Homeowners in Wells 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 work throughout Wells (BA5) and across the wider Somerset area.

What does kitchen design and planning in Wells include?

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

Layout options such as galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island or peninsula
Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
A final plan and specification to order from and fit to
Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan

What does kitchen design and planning cost in Wells?

As a starting point for Wells, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South West. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.

What does kitchen design and planning cost in Wells?
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	£310–£930
Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens	£620–£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%.

House types around Wells and what they mean for a kitchen

You will find Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses throughout Somerset. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.

Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well. Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower.

Do you need approval for kitchen design and planning in Wells?

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.

Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.

Planning ahead

Open every cupboard in your current kitchen and decide what you use, what you store and what you could do without before planning storage.
Ask for the plan for your Wells kitchen to show socket, switch and light positions as well as units, so the electrician can follow it.
Before the survey, list what frustrates you about your current Wells kitchen; it is the quickest way to shape a better layout.
Plan landing space either side of the hob and next to the oven and fridge, so hot pans and shopping always have somewhere to go.

Questions about kitchen design and planning in Wells

How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Wells?

Kitchen design and planning in Wells typically costs £310 to £930 including VAT for measured drawings and a layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhere, based on prices in the South West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Wells?

Yes. We work across Wells, including the BA5 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury. 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 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 Wells

We also carry out kitchen design and planning in these towns near Wells: