Specification
Locking down the layout, supplier choice, appliance specs, and the orders that everything downstream depends on.
6 tasks in this phase
1 Free with email
Kitchen Designer vs Self-Sourcing
Compare full-service kitchen companies, self-sourcing, and the hybrid approach. Independent designer fees from £300 – £800.
2
Measuring Your Kitchen Space and Planning the Layout
How to measure your extension kitchen accurately, plan a layout that works for real cooking, and produce the drawing your electrician and plumber need before first fix.
3
Sourcing Kitchen Units and Worktops
Compare UK kitchen suppliers by tier, understand unit construction quality, choose the right worktop material, and avoid the traps that cost homeowners thousands.
4
Choosing Kitchen Appliances for Your Extension
What to buy, when to specify it, and the electrical requirements your trades need. Quooker installed costs £1,400 – £2,900.
5
Kitchen Extractors and Ventilation
Plan your kitchen extractor ducting route before first fix. Covers extractor types, Part F ventilation requirements, ducting materials, and the three-trade coordination that catches most homeowners out.
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Finding a Kitchen Fitter
How to find, vet, and book a kitchen fitter for your extension. Covers costs (£1,500 – £3,500), what's in and out of scope, and when to book.