Utility room fitting · Greater Manchester
Utility room fitting in Wigan
From the survey to handover, utility room fitting in Wigan is run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
What prompts utility room fitting in Wigan?
Dog owners and keen walkers around Wigan often ask for a utility with a deep sink, a coat cupboard and somewhere to leave muddy boots and wet jackets.
Families in Wigan 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. Kitchens in every part of Wigan are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Greater Manchester.
What is in a typical job?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Wigan covers:
- Extract fan fitted to clear moisture from washing and drying
- A vent to outside for a vented dryer, or a drain hose for condenser models
- Free survey visit to check water, waste, power and outside wall positions
- Stacking kit fitted where the washer and dryer sit one above the other
- Worktop over the washing machine and dryer, supported clear of the appliances
- Base, wall and tall units fitted, levelled and fixed to the wall
How much does utility room fitting cost in Wigan?
The figures below are guide prices for Wigan, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the North West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in the North West usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Utility units and worktop fitted (fit only)Three to six units, laminate worktop, panels | £1,100–£2,800 |
| Utility room supplied and fittedUnits, worktop, sink, washer and dryer connections | £2,800–£6,600 |
| New utility plumbing for a sink and washing machineSupplies, waste and valves where none exist | £380–£950 |
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 Wigan?
You will find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, converted mill and warehouse flats and post-war estate houses throughout Greater Manchester. Two-up two-down terraces often have a small back kitchen or a galley in the rear outrigger, while 1930s semis usually have a separate kitchen beside the dining room.
Mains water across Greater Manchester is mostly soft, so limescale is less of a problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner. Terraced streets with back alleys, city-centre flats with booked lifts and permit parking can all affect delivery timing and how long worktops are carried in.
Do you need approval for utility room fitting in Wigan?
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.
Listed mill conversions and homes in conservation areas may need consent for new external vents, and apartment owners usually need the freeholder's or managing agent's consent.
Planning ahead
- If your Greater Manchester 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 Wigan 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.
- 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 Wigan
How much does utility room fitting cost in Wigan?
Utility room fitting in Wigan typically costs £1,100 to £2,800 including VAT for fitting three to six utility units and a worktop you have bought, based on prices in the North West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Which parts of Wigan do you work in?
All of them. Our Greater Manchester coverage takes in the whole of Wigan, including the WN1 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Hindley. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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.
Utility room fitting in neighbouring towns
The same service is available a short drive from Wigan, including:
- Utility room fitting in Hindley
- Utility room fitting in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Utility room fitting in Westhoughton
- Utility room fitting in Golborne
- Utility room fitting in Horwich
- Utility room fitting in Skelmersdale
- Utility room fitting across Greater Manchester