Measuring and services
We take care of the measurements, so you don't have to
Your furniture is cut to the millimetre, so we never rely on a single tape-measure reading. Choose how you'd like the room measured. Every route ends with a drawing you check and sign.
Three ways to measure
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We measure
In the Newcastle area, we laser-measure the room, record every socket, pipe and boiler, and photograph each wall.
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Your builder
Your builder measures
Already have a builder or joiner? We send them our survey sheet and walk them through it on a call.
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Smaller pieces
Guided self-measure
For wardrobes, alcove units and studies: measure with our checklist, then we check it with you on a video call.
What we record on every wall
Walls are rarely straight and ceilings are rarely level, so we take readings in more than one place and design to the smallest.
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Width at three heightsFloor, worktop height and ceiling.
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Ceiling height at each endPlus any bulkhead, beam or coving.
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DiagonalsTo check whether the room is square.
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Windows and doorsPosition, size, sill height and how far frames stand proud.
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SkirtingHeight and depth.
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RadiatorsPosition, size and where the pipes drop.
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A straight-on photo of each wallWith the tape measure in shot.
The room survey sheet
One page for the room and one for each wall, with every measurement we need and the allowances we build in. Print it for your builder or fitter, or fill it in yourself for a single piece.
Services: show us where they are, we'll plan around them
You don't need to work out where anything should go. Just show us where it is now.
| Service | What to note | What we do with it |
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| Sockets and switches | Distance from the corner and from the floor | Cut-outs in the back panels, or new positions on a plan for your electrician |
| Sink waste and water | Where pipes come out of the wall or floor | Sink unit placed to suit, with a service void behind |
| Gas supply | Pipe route and the isolation valve | Access kept clear and the hob position checked against it |
| Boiler, meters, fuse box | Position, size and the flue | Housed with the clearances the manufacturer asks for, with access doors |
| Extractor | Existing duct or vent | Hood housing and duct route drawn in |
| Integrated appliances | Make and model | Housings cut to the appliance's fitting instructions, with ventilation |
Any electrical, plumbing or gas work must be done by a suitably qualified person: a registered electrician, and a Gas Safe registered engineer for anything gas. We provide the plan; they do the work.
Start with rough sizes
The free design only needs rough numbers. Precise measuring comes once you're happy with the design. If your builder or fitter is measuring, send them our room survey sheet (PDF).
Free guide
Get the free planning guide
Measuring, styles, finishes and how to plan your budget, in one short guide. Then the odd email with ideas worth stealing.
Questions people ask
Anything else, send us a message and we'll talk it through.
Is there a charge for measuring?
The free design only needs your rough sizes. If you'd like us to measure, we'll tell you upfront what it costs in your area and whether it comes off your order.
What if a pipe isn't where we thought?
That's exactly why we build fillers and service voids into the design and ask for photos of each wall. Small surprises can usually be absorbed on the day; your fitter cuts service holes on site.
Do I need to move sockets before you measure?
No. Measure the room as it is. If something should move, it'll be on the plan for your electrician.