Utility room fitting · England
Utility room fitting in Hampshire
We carry out utility room fitting across Hampshire, from Southampton to the smaller towns, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as standard.
Thinking about utility room fitting in Hampshire?
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.
In a Hampshire house where the garage is already used for storage rather than the car, some people fit a run of units and the laundry along one wall.
What does utility room fitting in Hampshire include?
Here is what usually goes into utility room fitting, adjusted to your Hampshire kitchen after we have measured it:
- Free survey visit to check water, waste, power and outside wall positions
- 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
- A vent to outside for a vented dryer, or a drain hose for condenser models
- 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
How much does utility room fitting cost in Hampshire?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South East. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes across Hampshire
Across Hampshire you will often find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages, and each shapes the kitchen differently. 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.
Terraced houses often have a small back kitchen behind the dining room, and owners frequently knock through to make one family space. Village cottages bring thick walls, low beams and sometimes a range cooker, all of which shape the layout.
Rules for utility room fitting in Hampshire
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.
Before you start
- Check which dryer you have: a vented dryer needs a duct to an outside wall, while condenser and heat pump dryers need emptying or a drain.
- Stacking the dryer on the washing machine saves width, but it needs a stacking kit that suits both machines and enough height for the pair.
- A utility in a garage needs to be dry, lit and kept above freezing already; converting the garage itself is a separate building job.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ask for an isolation valve on the washing machine supply that can be reached without pulling the machine out from under the worktop.
Questions about utility room fitting in Hampshire
How much does utility room fitting cost in Hampshire?
For fitting three to six utility units and a worktop you have bought, budget around £1,400 to £3,400 including VAT in Hampshire. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
Yes. We carry out utility room fitting across Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Gosport. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
Utility room fitting in towns across Hampshire
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Utility room fitting in Southampton
- Utility room fitting in Portsmouth
- Utility room fitting in Basingstoke
- Utility room fitting in Gosport
- Utility room fitting in Waterlooville
- Utility room fitting in Farnborough
- Utility room fitting in Eastleigh
- Utility room fitting in Winchester
- Utility room fitting in Havant
- Utility room fitting in Andover
- Utility room fitting in Fareham
- Utility room fitting in Fleet
- Utility room fitting in Totton
- Utility room fitting in New Milton
- Utility room fitting in Bordon
- Utility room fitting in Hythe, Hampshire
- Utility room fitting in Yateley
- Utility room fitting in Alton
- Utility room fitting in Emsworth
- Utility room fitting in Southsea
- Utility room fitting in Romsey
- Utility room fitting in Petersfield
- Utility room fitting in Lymington
- Utility room fitting in Ringwood