Kitchen plumbing · England
Kitchen plumbing in Devon
Our kitchen plumbing work covers the whole of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.
When does kitchen plumbing make sense in Devon?
Homeowners across Devon often want the washing machine out of the kitchen and into a utility space, which calls for new supplies and a separate waste.
Landlords in Devon often ask for every appliance to have its own isolation valve, so a tenant can stop a leak quickly without turning off the whole property.
What does kitchen plumbing in Devon include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Devon covers:
- A survey of the stopcock, supply pipes, waste route and drain connection
- Hot and cold supplies run to the new sink position
- Isolation valves on each tap and appliance feed for quick shut-off
- Dishwasher and washing machine supplies, with waste connections through suitable traps
- Waste pipes laid to a steady fall, with an access point for clearing blockages
- Radiators moved or replaced so they clear the new units
- A cold feed for a boiling water tap tank or a fridge with a water dispenser
- Redundant pipes cut back to the live supply and capped, then a full leak check
How much does kitchen plumbing cost in Devon?
The figures below are guide prices for Devon, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Sink, dishwasher and washing machine connectionsSupplies, valves and wastes in the new layout | £210–£520 |
| Sink relocated, or new supplies for a boiling water tapNew pipe and waste runs | £410–£1,000 |
| Waste run across a solid concrete floorChasing, pipework and reinstating the floor | £620–£1,500 |
| Radiator moved or replacedDrain down, new pipework and refill | £260–£520 |
Guide ranges cover labour, pipework, fittings, valves and traps; the sink, tap and appliances themselves, any gas work and any building control or building warrant fees are not included. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Kitchens in homes across Devon
Across Devon you will often find cob and thatched cottages, Victorian terraces, post-war houses and flats and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian terraces in Exeter and Torbay often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war houses and seaside bungalows usually have a square room that suits an L-shape.
Much of Devon has soft mains water, which is kind to taps and appliances, though some eastern parts are harder, so check with your supplier. Single-track lanes, steep town streets and cottages with no parking can make deliveries slow, so long worktops and tall units need a planned route into the house.
Cob and stone cottages often have walls that are out of true and need breathable finishes, which affects how units and splashbacks are fixed. Seaside bungalows more often need a full replacement with better storage, sometimes with the old dining area opened into the kitchen.
Rules for kitchen plumbing in Devon
In England, kitchen pipework and fittings must meet the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, which cover suitable materials, backflow protection and preventing waste or contamination of the supply. Connecting a sink to an existing waste or stack is routine, but a new connection to an underground drain, or a change to how waste water is discharged, involves building control. Gas pipework to a hob or cooker is separate work for a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Homes within Dartmoor or Exmoor national parks, listed thatched cottages and conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent goes through an outside wall.
Before you start
- Find out whether the kitchen floor is suspended timber or solid concrete, as a waste run across concrete means cutting and reinstating the floor.
- Put the dishwasher next to the sink so its supply and waste stay short, easy to reach and less likely to block.
- Check your water pressure suits the tap you want, particularly a boiling water tap or a tall spray tap; the tap's instructions give its minimum.
- If a radiator sits where new units will go, decide early whether to move it, swap it for a tall one or fit a plinth heater.
- Ask for an access point on the waste near the sink, so a future blockage can be cleared without taking a unit out.
- Ask for supplies and wastes to be positioned to suit each appliance's instructions, so hoses are short and do not kink.
Questions about kitchen plumbing in Devon
How much does kitchen plumbing cost in Devon?
Kitchen plumbing in Devon typically costs £210 to £520 including VAT for connecting the sink, dishwasher and washing machine, 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 the whole of Devon?
Yes. We carry out kitchen plumbing across Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton and Torquay. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
Why should every appliance have an isolation valve?
An isolation valve lets you shut off the water to one tap or appliance without turning off the whole house. If a dishwasher hose splits or a tap needs a new cartridge, you turn a small screw or lever under the sink and the rest of the home keeps running. Valves are fitted on the hot and cold tap feeds and on each appliance supply.
When does kitchen plumbing need building control?
Most kitchen plumbing does not. Replacing a sink, adding appliance connections and rerouting supply pipes inside the kitchen are routine. A new connection to an underground drain, or a change in how waste water is discharged, needs building control approval in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or a building warrant in Scotland. Every fitting must also meet the water fittings rules for your nation.
Can a kitchen sink be moved to a different wall?
Yes, usually. The supplies are the easy part; the waste decides it, because it needs a steady fall all the way to the stack or drain. On a suspended timber floor the pipe can often run between the joists, while on solid concrete a channel may need to be cut and filled. Where a fall cannot be achieved, a pumped waste is sometimes considered.
Kitchen plumbing in towns across Devon
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Kitchen plumbing in Plymouth
- Kitchen plumbing in Exeter
- Kitchen plumbing in Paignton
- Kitchen plumbing in Torquay
- Kitchen plumbing in Newton Abbot
- Kitchen plumbing in Exmouth
- Kitchen plumbing in Barnstaple
- Kitchen plumbing in Bideford
- Kitchen plumbing in Plymstock
- Kitchen plumbing in Tiverton
- Kitchen plumbing in Tavistock
- Kitchen plumbing in Honiton
- Kitchen plumbing in Ilfracombe
- Kitchen plumbing in Totnes
- Kitchen plumbing in Okehampton