Utility room fitting · Greater London
Utility room fitting in Wimbledon
Homeowners and landlords in Wimbledon can book us for utility room fitting: utility rooms fitted with units, a sink, washer and dryer connections and a worktop over the appliances.
What prompts utility room fitting in Wimbledon?
Larger households in Wimbledon sharing a lot of laundry often want a stacked washer and dryer, a hanging rail and a clear worktop for folding.
Dog owners and keen walkers around Wimbledon often ask for a utility with a deep sink, a coat cupboard and somewhere to leave muddy boots and wet jackets. If your home is in Wimbledon or close by in Morden or Earlsfield, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.
What is included in the work?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For utility room fitting in Wimbledon it usually covers:
- A vent to outside for a vented dryer, or a drain hose for condenser models
- Washing machine supply, waste and isolation valve, tested for leaks
- Utility sink and tap plumbed in, with new supplies and waste where none exist
- Stacking kit fitted where the washer and dryer sit one above the other
- Extract fan fitted to clear moisture from washing and drying
- Base, wall and tall units fitted, levelled and fixed to the wall
How much does utility room fitting cost in Wimbledon?
The figures below are guide prices for Wimbledon, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across London. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour in London 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 | £1,600–£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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Wimbledon?
The housing mix across Greater London includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. 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.
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. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Wimbledon
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.
Worth knowing before the fit
- Before choosing a dryer for your Wimbledon utility, check whether there is an outside wall close enough for a short, straight vent duct.
- In a Wimbledon flat, check with the freeholder before a new dryer vent or extract fan is cut through an outside wall.
- Plan the sockets in your Wimbledon utility so each appliance can be switched off at an accessible switch without moving the machine.
- A utility in a garage needs to be dry, lit and kept above freezing already; converting the garage itself is a separate building job.
Questions about utility room fitting in Wimbledon
How much does utility room fitting cost in Wimbledon?
Guide prices in Wimbledon are about £1,600 to £3,900 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.
Which parts of Wimbledon do you work in?
All of them. Our Greater London coverage takes in the whole of Wimbledon, including the SW19 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Morden. 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 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.
Also covering nearby towns
We also carry out utility room fitting in these towns near Wimbledon:
- Utility room fitting in Morden
- Utility room fitting in Earlsfield
- Utility room fitting in Tooting
- Utility room fitting in Mitcham
- Utility room fitting in Roehampton
- Utility room fitting in Putney
- Utility room fitting across Greater London