Kitchen design and planning · Hampshire
Kitchen design and planning in Winchester
Homeowners and landlords in Winchester can book us for kitchen design and planning: measured surveys and layout plans that place units, appliances, sockets and services before you order.
Thinking about kitchen design and planning in Winchester?
If you are thinking about an island for a Winchester kitchen, a design check tells you early whether the room is wide enough for comfortable walkways.
Families across Hampshire sometimes want a layout that lets two people cook at the same time, which changes how the working zones and walkways are planned. Homes right across Winchester are covered, as are nearby places such as Eastleigh, Romsey and the villages in between.
What is included in the work?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen design and planning in Winchester it usually covers:
- Appliance positions, housings and ventilation gaps checked against real sizes
- Elevations and 3D views for larger or open-plan kitchens where chosen
- Working zones planned for preparation, cooking, washing and storage
- Positions of water, waste, gas, power and radiators recorded on the plan
- Socket, switch, lighting and extraction positions marked for the electrician
- Measured survey of walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and floor levels
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Winchester?
The figures below are guide prices for Winchester, 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.
| 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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Winchester?
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.
Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle. 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.
What rules apply to kitchen design and planning in Winchester?
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.
Worth knowing before the fit
- 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.
- If you are extending or knocking through in Winchester, finalise the kitchen plan before the builder fixes drainage and power points.
- 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 Winchester
How much does kitchen design and planning cost in Winchester?
Kitchen design and planning in Winchester 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 Winchester as well?
Yes. As well as Winchester itself, we cover the rest of Hampshire and nearby towns such as Eastleigh 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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
Close to Winchester? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Kitchen design and planning in Eastleigh
- Kitchen design and planning in Romsey
- Kitchen design and planning in Southampton
- Kitchen design and planning in Totton
- Kitchen design and planning in Andover
- Kitchen design and planning in Hythe, Hampshire
- Kitchen design and planning across Hampshire