Kitchens
Cost benchmarks for kitchen renovations, units, worktops and installation labour.
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UK kitchen renovation costs: £6,000–£25,000 typical. Breakdown of units, worktops, appliances, fitting labour and hidden costs with reference tables.
UK kitchen fitting costs: typical £1,500–£4,000 labour for a standard kitchen. Day rates, per-unit pricing and hidden costs covered.
UK IKEA kitchen installation costs: typical £1,800–£4,500 for fitting. METOD assembly, worktop and appliance install rates and hidden costs.
UK kitchen worktop replacement costs: £400–£3,500 typical. Laminate, solid wood, quartz and granite breakdown with labour and templating fees.
Cheap UK kitchen renovation: £1,200–£5,500 realistic budgets. Door swaps, painting, worktop refresh and budget fitted kitchen breakdowns.
UK kitchen renovation cost per m²: £600–£2,200 typical. Budget, mid-range and premium per-m² rates with full labour and materials breakdown.
How long does a UK kitchen renovation take? Typical timelines: 2–4 weeks. Strip-out, fitting, electrics, plumbing, stone templating and finishing schedule with stage costs.
Detailed UK kitchen installation cost breakdown: units, worktops, appliances, electrics, plumbing and finishing. Labour vs materials split with line-item tables.
Frequently asked questions — Kitchens
- How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK?
- A budget UK kitchen (flatpack units, laminate worktop, basic fitting) starts around £4,000–£7,000. A mid-range fitted kitchen typically runs £8,000–£18,000, with high-end bespoke kitchens £25,000 and up.
- How long does it take to fit a kitchen?
- Fitting a kitchen of supplied units typically takes 5–10 working days. A full renovation including rip-out, plastering, electrics, flooring and tiling is usually 3–5 weeks.
- Is it cheaper to buy IKEA or a fitted kitchen?
- IKEA carcasses with independent fitting can save 30–50% versus DIY-shed or showroom kitchens for a similar mid-range spec — but expect to coordinate the trades and delivery yourself.
- Should I replace just the doors or the whole kitchen?
- If the carcasses, layout and worktop are sound, a door + handle swap with new appliances can refresh a kitchen for £1,500–£4,000 — a fraction of a full rip-out.
- Do I need an electrician and plumber for a kitchen refit?
- Yes. Any new sockets, hob circuit, cooker hood or rewired lighting needs a Part P–certified electrician. Sinks, dishwashers and washing-machine moves need a plumber for compliant waste and water connections.