Key points at a glance
- Measure each wall at several points and state the smallest dimension.
- Measuring both diagonals shows whether the room is square.
- Note each connection's distance from the corner and height above the floor, and check the access route for delivery.
- A sketch, photos and equipment data sheets make the quote quick and accurate.
Why site measurement matters so much
Made-to-measure stainless steel furniture is fabricated to the millimetre. Small measuring errors only show up during installation, when a table does not fit the recess or a drain disappears behind the base unit.
Your measurements and photos are enough for an initial quote. Before fabrication, we take measurements on site ourselves if needed.
What you should measure and note down
| Item | What exactly |
|---|---|
| Wall lengths | measure each wall separately, at floor level and at working height |
| Room height | up to the ceiling; for hoods, also to beams or pipes |
| Angles | measure both diagonals so we can see whether the room is square |
| Windows and doors | position, width, sill height and opening direction |
| Connections | water, drainage, electricity and gas: distance from the corner and height above the floor |
| Obstacles | pillars, radiators, plinths, floor drains and surface-mounted pipes and cables |
| Access route | narrowest door, stairwell, lift: so the furniture actually fits in |
Measure in millimetres and take every measurement twice. A laser distance meter is more accurate than a folding rule.
What makes your enquiry complete
Sketch
A simple hand-drawn sketch from above with all dimensions is enough. Mark where the furniture should go and where the connections are.
Photos
Photos of every wall, the connections and the floor. A folding rule in the picture helps us judge sizes.
Equipment
Model or data sheet of the appliances that will go on or in the furniture. That way base units and cut-outs fit exactly.
Where many measurements go wrong
Old walls are rarely straight. So measure at the bottom, in the middle and at the top. The smallest measurement is what counts.
Questions about site measurement
Do I have to measure myself?
Your measurements and photos are very helpful for an initial quote. Before fabrication, we check the measurements on site ourselves if needed.
How precisely do I need to measure?
As precisely as possible, ideally to the millimetre. Measure each wall at several points and give the smallest measurement.
What if the room is not square?
That is common. Using both diagonals, we can calculate the angle and fabricate the furniture to fit, for example with an adapted worktop.
How do I send the documents?
Write to us via the contact form. You can then send the sketch and photos by email.
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Give us a brief description of your plans. We will advise you in person and prepare a quotation for you.