Utility room fitting · Greater London
Utility room fitting in Feltham
If you live in Feltham and need utility room fitting, we can measure the room, send an itemised written quote and book every trade in the right order until the kitchen is handed over.
What prompts utility room fitting in Feltham?
When a new kitchen is being planned in Greater London, moving the laundry to a utility often makes room for deep drawers or a dishwasher in the kitchen itself.
Families in Feltham often want the washing machine out of the kitchen, so the noise, the wet laundry and the drying racks have a room of their own. We cover all of Feltham, including the TW13 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Greater London.
What does utility room fitting in Feltham include?
Here is what usually goes into utility room fitting, adjusted to your Feltham kitchen after we have measured it:
- Stacking kit fitted where the washer and dryer sit one above the other
- A vent to outside for a vented dryer, or a drain hose for condenser models
- Base, wall and tall units fitted, levelled and fixed to the wall
- Worktop over the washing machine and dryer, supported clear of the appliances
- Washing machine supply, waste and isolation valve, tested for leaks
- Extract fan fitted to clear moisture from washing and drying
How much does utility room fitting cost in Feltham?
The figures below are guide prices for Feltham, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across London. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Utility units and worktop fitted (fit only)Three to six units, laminate worktop, panels | £1,600–£3,900 |
| Utility room supplied and fittedUnits, worktop, sink, washer and dryer connections | £3,900–£9,100 |
| New utility plumbing for a sink and washing machineSupplies, waste and valves where none exist | £520–£1,300 |
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 Feltham and what they mean for a kitchen
Typical homes in this part of Greater London include Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day. London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Feltham
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.
Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Getting the most from your utility room fitting
- Before choosing a dryer for your Feltham utility, check whether there is an outside wall close enough for a short, straight vent duct.
- Leave room behind the washing machine for the hoses; pushing it hard against the wall can kink them and stop the water draining properly.
- If the utility will be in the garage of your Feltham home, make sure the space stays above freezing in winter for the pipes and machines.
- If there is no water or waste in the space, new plumbing has to reach it, which is simplest close to an existing kitchen or bathroom.
Questions about utility room fitting in Feltham
How much does utility room fitting cost in Feltham?
For fitting three to six utility units and a worktop you have bought, budget around £1,600 to £3,900 including VAT in Feltham. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Feltham?
Yes. We work across Feltham, including the TW13 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Hanworth and Ashford, Surrey. 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.
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 in neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns where we offer utility room fitting:
- Utility room fitting in Hanworth
- Utility room fitting in Ashford, Surrey
- Utility room fitting in Hounslow
- Utility room fitting in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Utility room fitting in Hampton
- Utility room fitting in Heston
- Utility room fitting across Greater London