Utility room fitting · Hampshire
Utility room fitting in Andover
Looking for utility room fitting in Andover? We survey, quote and carry out utility room fitting for homes across Andover and the rest of Hampshire, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
Is utility room fitting right for your Andover kitchen?
When a new kitchen is being planned in Hampshire, moving the laundry to a utility often makes room for deep drawers or a dishwasher in the kitchen itself.
If the kitchen in your Hampshire home is a narrow galley, a separate utility can take the appliances that would otherwise crowd the worktop and storage. We cover all of Andover, including the SP10 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Hampshire.
What does the job involve?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For utility room fitting in Andover it usually covers:
- Worktop over the washing machine and dryer, supported clear of the appliances
- Stacking kit fitted where the washer and dryer sit one above the other
- Utility sink and tap plumbed in, with new supplies and waste where none exist
- Extract fan fitted to clear moisture from washing and drying
- Base, wall and tall units fitted, levelled and fixed to the wall
- Free survey visit to check water, waste, power and outside wall positions
How much does utility room fitting cost in Andover?
The figures below are guide prices for Andover, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Utility units and worktop fitted (fit only)Three to six units, laminate worktop, panels | £1,400–£3,400 |
| Utility room supplied and fittedUnits, worktop, sink, washer and dryer connections | £3,400–£8,000 |
| New utility plumbing for a sink and washing machineSupplies, waste and valves where none exist | £460–£1,200 |
Fit-only and supply-and-fit ranges cover units, worktop and standard sink and appliance connections, with new plumbing where none exists as a separate line; extract fans, dryer vents and new circuits are quoted on top. Prices include VAT at 20%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Andover?
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.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Andover
Fitting a utility room needs no planning permission in England, though a new dryer vent through the outside wall of a flat may need planning permission and the freeholder's consent. Adding sockets to an existing circuit is not notifiable, but a new circuit is, under Part P. Approved Document F sets an extract rate of about 30 litres per second for a utility room, so a new fan should be sized to meet it, and if an open-flued boiler shares the room, a Gas Safe registered engineer should carry out a spillage test once a fan is fitted.
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.
Getting the most from your utility room fitting
- Ask for an isolation valve on the washing machine supply that can be reached without pulling the machine out from under the worktop.
- If the utility will be in the garage of your Andover home, make sure the space stays above freezing in winter for the pipes and machines.
- If your Hampshire home has an open-flued boiler in the utility, ask for a spillage test by a Gas Safe registered engineer once an extract fan goes in.
- A worktop over appliances needs support at each side and a gap above the machines, so they can be slid out for servicing.
Questions about utility room fitting in Andover
How much does utility room fitting cost in Andover?
Guide prices in Andover are about £1,400 to £3,400 including VAT for fitting three to six utility units and a worktop you have bought. 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 Andover?
Yes. We work across Andover, including the SP10 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Winchester and Newbury. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
Can a worktop go over a washing machine and dryer?
Yes, and it is one of the most common utility layouts. The worktop is supported by units, end panels or a rail at each side rather than resting on the machines, with a small gap above them for vibration and so they can be slid out for servicing. Standard front-loading machines usually fit under a standard-height worktop, but we check the appliance heights against the plan first.
Can a utility room go in a garage or under the stairs?
Often, yes, as long as the space already exists and is usable. In a garage it needs to be dry and protected from frost, with power and a route for water and waste. Under the stairs, check the headroom, the ventilation and whether a door can open fully. We fit units and connect appliances in existing spaces; converting a garage into a habitable room is a separate building project.
Does a condenser or heat pump dryer need an outside vent?
No. Condenser and heat pump dryers do not need an outside vent, so they can go where a vented dryer cannot. They collect water in a container that has to be emptied, or they can be connected to the waste so they drain automatically, which is easy when the dryer sits beside the washing machine. They still give off some warmth, so the space needs air around it. A vented dryer needs a duct to an outside wall.
Utility room fitting near Andover
We also carry out utility room fitting in these towns near Andover:
- Utility room fitting in Winchester
- Utility room fitting in Newbury
- Utility room fitting in Romsey
- Utility room fitting in Salisbury
- Utility room fitting in Thatcham
- Utility room fitting in Marlborough
- Utility room fitting across Hampshire