Fitted Kitchen Cost – How Much Does a New Kitchen Cost in the UK?

The cost of a fitted kitchen in the UK can vary from a relatively modest budget installation to tens of thousands of pounds for a large or bespoke renovation. Cabinet quality, worktops, appliances, plumbing, electrics, flooring and installation all influence the final price.

As a useful 2026 benchmark, Checkatrade estimates a complete new kitchen at approximately £5,250–£28,400, with an illustrative average of around £10,550. Its calculation includes units, worktops, appliances, installation, plumbing, electrics and flooring.

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Average Fitted Kitchen Cost UK

Current 2026 ballpark figures break down as follows:

These are national estimates rather than quotations. A fitted kitchen in London, a bespoke kitchen or a project involving substantial building work can cost considerably more.

What Is Included in a Fitted Kitchen?

The term fitted kitchen can mean different things depending on the supplier.

A complete installation might include:

• Kitchen cabinets
• Doors and handles
• Worktops
• Sink and taps
• Oven
• Hob
• Extractor
• Integrated appliances
• Plumbing
• Electrical work
• Flooring
• Splashbacks or tiling
• Decoration
• Removal of the old kitchen
• Installation labour

Always check the quotation rather than assuming all of these elements are included.

Kitchen Fitting Cost

If you have already purchased the kitchen and only require installation, labour is a major separate expense.

Checkatrade's 2026 figures put the average fitting cost for an average-sized family kitchen at around £3,500, with a broad range of approximately £2,000–£6,000. An average kitchen fitter is estimated at around £250–£350 per day.

Its mid-range labour examples are approximately:

• Small kitchen, 8 cabinets and 3 appliances – £2,000
• Medium kitchen, 12 cabinets and 3 appliances – £3,500
• Large kitchen, 16 cabinets and 3 appliances – £5,000

Installation is estimated at approximately £120 per cabinet/unit as another broad pricing benchmark.

How Much Is a Small Fitted Kitchen?

A small fitted kitchen can be comparatively economical when:

• The existing layout remains unchanged
• Plumbing stays in the same position
• Electrical alterations are minimal
• Standard cabinets are selected
• Laminate worktops are used
• Existing appliances are retained
• No structural work is required

The overall £5,250 lower-end benchmark in current market guidance illustrates what can be possible for relatively economical kitchen projects, but it should not be interpreted as a guaranteed price for every small kitchen.

Medium Fitted Kitchen Cost

A typical family kitchen often contains approximately 10–12 units plus several appliances.

The final cost can rise quickly when you add:

• Quartz worktops
• Integrated appliances
• New flooring
• Additional electrical sockets
• Lighting
• Tiling
• Plumbing alterations
• Kitchen islands

For installation labour alone, a mid-range 12-cabinet kitchen with three appliances is currently estimated at around £3,500.

Large Fitted Kitchen Cost

Large kitchens can require:

• More cabinets
• Longer worktop runs
• Multiple appliances
• Kitchen islands
• Additional lighting
• More flooring
• Additional plumbing
• Bespoke cabinetry

Current market estimates put kitchen units alone as high as approximately £10,000 and worktops up to around £5,000 within the broad ranges used for standard cost planning.

A genuinely bespoke luxury kitchen can exceed these general-market estimates considerably.

How Much Do Kitchen Units Cost?

Cabinetry is one of the largest variables.

Which? mystery-shopped a 12-unit kitchen from major UK brands in May 2025. Its quoted cabinet prices, including applicable discounts at the time, included approximately:

These figures were collected for specified ranges and configurations and are subject to changes in ranges, discounts and promotions. They excluded worktops, sinks, taps and appliances.

This illustrates why advertised kitchen discounts should not be considered in isolation. Compare the actual final specification and price.

Kitchen Worktop Cost

Worktops can make an enormous difference to the fitted-kitchen budget.

Popular choices include:

• Laminate
• Solid wood
• Quartz
• Granite
• Porcelain
• Sintered stone
• Marble

Checkatrade currently gives a broad worktop allowance of approximately £100–£5,000, with an illustrative average of £1,000.

Installation itself can cost approximately £300–£1,000, with around £500 used as a typical benchmark. Heavy premium materials can require more complex installation.

Kitchen Appliance Costs

Appliances can transform the budget.

You may need:

• Oven
• Hob
• Extractor
• Fridge-freezer
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Washing machine
• Wine cooler

Checkatrade's current overall appliance allowance ranges from approximately £450 to £5,200, with £2,000 used as an illustrative average.

Which?'s November 2025 pricing research found entry prices for individual appliances starting much lower—for example, around £160 for a Great Value single oven, £100 for a hob and £180 for a fridge-freezer—but a complete kitchen appliance package can obviously cost substantially more.

Kitchen Plumbing Costs

Plumbing costs depend heavily on whether you keep the existing layout.

A straightforward replacement where the sink remains in approximately the same position will generally be less expensive than relocating:

• Sink
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Waste pipes
• Water supplies

Checkatrade currently uses approximately £200–£600 as its broad plumbing allowance within a new-kitchen budget.

Which? specifically recommends retaining the existing kitchen layout where possible because moving plumbing and electrics can add significantly to the renovation cost.

Kitchen Electrical Costs

Kitchen renovation can require electrical work for:

• Oven
• Electric or induction hob
• Extractor
• Dishwasher
• Fridge-freezer
• Additional sockets
• Lighting
• Under-cabinet lighting

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