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Utility Room and Pantry Fitting
Utility and pantry fitting is the design and installation of cabinetry, worktop and appliance housing in a smaller secondary room — typically used for laundry appliances, storage and overflow kitchen functions — separate from the main kitchen fit.
Definition
What Utility & Pantry Fit covers
A utility or pantry fit covers the joinery and fitting work needed to turn a smaller room, cupboard or converted space into a functional utility or pantry: base and wall units, worktop, shelving, and housing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer or boiler. It's often specified alongside a kitchen project but priced separately because the scope and room size are usually much smaller.
Suitable for
- Households wanting laundry appliances and mess moved out of the main kitchen
- New pantry or larder space for food and small appliance storage
- Converted spaces such as a rear porch, boot room or garden room being fitted out
- Kitchen renovations where a separate utility is planned alongside the main fit
Not suitable for
- Rooms that need structural alteration or a change of use before fitting can start (this is scoped as building work first)
- Utility rooms needing new plumbing or drainage runs from scratch with no existing supply nearby (priced as part of the plumbing scope, not the fit alone)
Process
How the work is carried out
- 01
Design
Planning the layout around your appliances, storage needs and available plumbing and electrical points.
- 02
Preparation
Coordinating any plumbing, electrical or ventilation first-fix work needed for the room.
- 03
Fitting
Installing cabinetry, worktop and appliance housing to the agreed design.
- 04
Finishing
Fitting handles, trims and shelving, and connecting appliances ready for use.
Typical timescale
A utility or pantry fit typically takes three to five days on site for a straightforward room, depending on the amount of cabinetry and whether plumbing or electrical work is needed.
Cost guidance
Utility and pantry fitting typically costs £2000–£6000 per job in our area, with room size, the amount of cabinetry and any plumbing or electrical first fix pushing the price toward the top of that range. We provide an itemised quotation after a site visit rather than a fixed headline price.
Limitations and exclusions
- Plumbing for washing machines and sinks is carried out or coordinated as part of the job but priced according to the work needed
- Structural changes to the room, such as widening a doorway, are quoted separately
- Appliances are supplied by the customer unless otherwise agreed
Areas we cover
Utility & Pantry Fit across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London
Local property styles, planning authorities and neighbourhood coverage for utility & pantry fit in each town we work in.
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FAQs
Utility & Pantry Fit FAQs
Can a utility room be fitted at the same time as a kitchen project?
Yes, this is common — the two are often designed together so appliances, storage and plumbing runs are coordinated, though they're priced as separate scopes because the rooms and requirements differ.
Do I need planning permission for a utility room?
Fitting out an existing room doesn't normally need planning permission. If the utility involves converting a garage, porch or outbuilding, that may fall under permitted development or need consent — we'd advise on your specific case.
What's the difference between a utility fit and a pantry fit?
A utility room is typically built around laundry appliances and a sink, while a pantry focuses on food and small appliance storage with shelving and worktop. Many rooms combine elements of both, and we design around what you actually need the space for.
Discuss your utility & pantry fit project
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-28.