Utility room fitting · Dorset
Utility room fitting in Bournemouth
We take on utility room fitting in Bournemouth and the surrounding BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
Why do people in Bournemouth choose utility room fitting?
When a new kitchen is being planned in Dorset, moving the laundry to a utility often makes room for deep drawers or a dishwasher in the kitchen itself.
If the kitchen in your Dorset home is a narrow galley, a separate utility can take the appliances that would otherwise crowd the worktop and storage. We cover all of Bournemouth, including the BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 postcode districts, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Dorset.
What is included in the work?
Your written quote lists everything included. For utility room fitting, that normally means:
- Worktop over the washing machine and dryer, supported clear of the appliances
- Base, wall and tall units fitted, levelled and fixed to the wall
- Extract fan fitted to clear moisture from washing and drying
- Washing machine supply, waste and isolation valve, tested for leaks
- Utility sink and tap plumbed in, with new supplies and waste where none exist
- Free survey visit to check water, waste, power and outside wall positions
How much does utility room fitting cost in Bournemouth?
The figures below are guide prices for Bournemouth, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices across the South West are broadly in line with UK averages.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Utility units and worktop fitted (fit only)Three to six units, laminate worktop, panels | £1,200–£3,100 |
| Utility room supplied and fittedUnits, worktop, sink, washer and dryer connections | £3,100–£7,200 |
| New utility plumbing for a sink and washing machineSupplies, waste and valves where none exist | £410–£1,000 |
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%.
House types around Bournemouth and what they mean for a kitchen
Typical homes in this part of Dorset include thatched cottages, Victorian and Edwardian villas, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows. Edwardian villas in Bournemouth often have a separate kitchen and scullery, while 1930s semis and bungalows tend to have a compact room at the back.
Most of Dorset has hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter can help. Flats in converted villas may have no lift and shared hallways, and narrow village lanes can make delivering long worktops difficult.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Bournemouth
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.
Thatched and listed cottages may need listed building consent for internal changes, and owners of flats in converted houses usually need the freeholder's consent before work starts.
Tips before you start
- If your Dorset 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.
- If the utility will be in the garage of your Bournemouth home, make sure the space stays above freezing in winter for the pipes and machines.
- Leave room behind the washing machine for the hoses; pushing it hard against the wall can kink them and stop the water draining properly.
- 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 Bournemouth
How much does utility room fitting cost in Bournemouth?
Utility room fitting in Bournemouth typically costs £1,200 to £3,100 including VAT for fitting three to six utility units and a worktop you have bought, 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.
Can you measure up in Bournemouth before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Bournemouth. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
Does a utility room need an extractor fan?
Yes, in most cases. Washing and drying put a lot of moisture into a small space, so extract ventilation is strongly advised: Approved Document F sets a rate of about 30 litres per second for utility rooms in England and Wales, and the building standards in Scotland and Technical Booklet K in Northern Ireland cover ventilation too. An extract fan ducted outside is the usual answer, with a window helping but not replacing it. A vented dryer needs its own duct as well.
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.
Utility room fitting near Bournemouth
Neighbouring towns where we offer utility room fitting:
- Utility room fitting in Christchurch
- Utility room fitting in Poole
- Utility room fitting in Swanage
- Utility room fitting in Ringwood
- Utility room fitting in New Milton
- Utility room fitting in Lymington
- Utility room fitting across Dorset