Building Regulations Kitchens

Building Regulations Kitchens


Building Regulations And Kitchens

Building regulations are all around us, so when you are considering major refurbishment work such as a new kitchen design you should check out building regulations which might be relevant.

Planning Permission - Kitchens

First the good news - planning permission is not generally required when planning a new kitchen unless the kitchen is part of a house extension or a listed building. If your home is a listed building you should bear in mind that you should always contact building control whenever you are wanting to undertake any kind of home improvement work, whether it's a new kitchen or other home improvement or DIY project.

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Fitting A Kitchen In A New Room

Generally if your new kitchen is going to be fitted in an existing room which is already a kitchen then there is no requirement to inform building control, however if you are planning to fit a kitchen in a room in your home which is not presently a kitchen you will probably need to comply with building regulations with regards to ventilation, fire safety and drainage requirements. If in doubt you should always contact building control to establish and clarify whether any building regulations need to be complied with relating to your home improvement plans.

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Kitchen Costs

Kitchen Costs

How Much A New Kitchen Costs

The cost of a new kitchen can vary depending on how much work needs to be done. If you’re good at DIY and able to do some of the work yourself, you’ll be able to cut down on your kitchen costs. For example you can replace damaged floor tiles cheaply - installing them is quite simple if you know what you’re doing. If you can safely remove the old kitchen units yourself, then so much the better! Or if your wall needs plastering and you can do it yourself, you’ll shave pounds off the cost of a new kitchen.

Getting Quotes For Kitchen Costs

If you don’t know what you’re doing when it comes to DIY, it’s best to call in a kitchen specialist. They’ll assess the work that needs to be done and talk through your options with you. Contact three or four so you can pick the best deal for your new kitchen!

Prices For Kitchens

You can expect to pay anything from a few hundred pounds for a few basic repairs to your old kitchen, to thousands for a new kitchen that’s been designed around your needs. It may be worth sitting down and working out how much cash you have to spare, then matching your kitchen design to your budget.

Kitchen Units

Buying your kitchen units from a large chain of shops will be less expensive than getting them at an individual specialist retailer, so make sure you shop around before parting with your hard-earned cash!

Costs Of Kitchen Installation

The cost of installing a kitchen depends on what labour is involved in the job. You could end up spending anything from £300 to £3,000 on labour. Kitchen worktops should cost around £150 for basic work surfaces right up to £3,000 for the very best. For new kitchen cabinets, you’ll be paying from £1,000 to a hefty £6,000. When paying for the appliances, there are all sorts of ways to cut down the costs - including being careful not to buy anything you really don’t need! If all your kitchen appliances need replacing, this could cost you a tidy sum of £1,500. If you can salvage anything from your old kitchen, you’ll be able to make more savings.

Finding A Kitchen Fitter

It’s a good idea to have a professional kitchen fitter round to see what needs to be done. They’ll be able to give you some advice and a list of costs. You may even find that some of them are offering deals such as free fitting.

Always Compare Quotes

Call up a few local kitchen fitters and ask them for a price. Then you can pick the best deal based on the cost of fitting a kitchen and the time it’ll take them to do it.