New Kitchen Cost UK
A new kitchen is usually the biggest single thing you will spend on inside your home. Here is how to plan one well, what it should cost, and how to brief a fitter so you can compare quotes fairly.
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A new fitted kitchen in the UK is typically the most expensive interior project a homeowner takes on, and the final price is driven less by the units than by the worktops, appliances, and the amount of structural and trade work behind the scenes. Two kitchens of the same size can differ widely in price depending on whether walls move, electrics and plumbing are reworked, and whether you choose laminate or stone worktops. The biggest avoidable mistakes are briefing each supplier differently so quotes are not comparable, and underbudgeting for fitting and the trades around it rather than the cabinets. Plan the layout and the non-negotiables first, write a single brief, and get like-for-like quotes before you commit.
What good looks like
The things worth getting right on a kitchens project, whoever does the work.
- A layout that respects the working triangle between sink, hob and fridge, with worktop landing space either side of each.
- Drawers rather than low cupboards for everyday items, and full-height storage used well.
- Task lighting over worktops and the hob, not just a central ceiling light.
- Worktops and splashbacks chosen for how you actually cook and clean, not only how they look.
- A realistic plan for where appliances, bins and recycling live before the design is signed off.
What it costs
These are broad, indicative guide ranges to help you set a budget, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on size, whether walls or services move, and the worktops and appliances you choose. Always get an itemised quote.
Flat-pack or entry trade units, laminate worktops, keeping the existing layout and services in place.
Rigid or semi-bespoke units, a stone or quality laminate worktop, some layout changes and new appliances.
Bespoke cabinetry, stone worktops, integrated premium appliances, structural changes and full re-services.
Indicative UK ranges for 2026, drawn from published cost guides (HomeOwners Alliance, Checkatrade, Which? and MyJobQuote) and rounded for budgeting, not quotes. Real costs vary by region, specification and condition, and London typically runs higher (see costs by region). The only way to know your cost is an itemised quote for your project. Last reviewed June 2026.
How to brief it well
Get this right and your quotes become comparable, and your project runs more smoothly.
- Measure the room and note the position of windows, doors, the boiler, and existing water and waste.
- List your non-negotiables (for example a dishwasher, a particular oven, or a specific worktop material).
- Decide what is moving and what is staying, especially the sink and hob, as moving services adds cost.
- Write one brief and give the same one to every supplier so quotes are genuinely comparable.
- Ask each quote to separate units, worktops, appliances and fitting so you can see where the money goes.
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Find a vetted kitchen specialistKitchens: common questions
How long does a kitchen installation take?
Most fitted kitchens take around one to three weeks on site once the units arrive, longer if walls move or electrics and plumbing are reworked. A good fitter will give you a day-by-day plan and tell you how long you will be without a working kitchen.
Should I buy the kitchen and appliances separately from the fitting?
Sometimes. Supplying your own appliances can save money, but it splits responsibility if something does not fit or fails. Whoever you use, agree in writing who is responsible for what before work starts.
What adds the most unexpected cost to a kitchen?
Moving the sink, hob or other services, plus any structural or replastering work that only becomes visible once the old kitchen is out. Build a contingency into your budget for this.
How do I compare kitchen quotes fairly?
Give every supplier the same written brief, and ask each to itemise units, worktops, appliances and fitting separately. A cheaper headline price often hides a thinner specification or excludes trades you will still have to pay for.
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