How Much Is a New Kitchen in the UK? – Costs and Installation Prices 2026

The cost of a new kitchen in the UK can vary enormously depending on its size, the quality of the cabinets and worktops, appliances, installation and whether plumbing or electrical services need to be moved.

For 2026, Checkatrade estimates an overall average new kitchen cost of about £10,550, with its example cost range running from approximately £5,250 for a lower-cost project to £28,400 for a larger, higher-specification kitchen. These figures include major components such as units, worktops, appliances, installation, plumbing, electrics and flooring.

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Average New Kitchen Cost UK

A useful 2026 budgeting guide is:

These are current ballpark figures rather than quotations for a particular property.

A simple kitchen replacement where the existing layout and services remain in place can cost considerably less than a complete renovation involving structural work, premium cabinetry and luxury appliances.

How Much Does a Budget Kitchen Cost?

For a relatively straightforward budget kitchen, a starting budget of roughly £5,000–£7,000 can be possible where the room is small and the specification is economical.

Keeping costs down usually means choosing:

• Standard-size cabinets
• Flat-pack or economical units
• Laminate worktops
• Budget appliances
• Standard sink and taps
• Vinyl or economical flooring
• Existing kitchen layout
• Minimal plumbing changes
• Minimal electrical alterations

Checkatrade's current cost model starts at approximately £5,250 for its lower-cost example.

However, major building work can quickly push even an inexpensive kitchen beyond a budget specification.

How Much Does a Mid-Range Kitchen Cost?

For many homeowners, a realistic mid-range fitted kitchen budget may fall somewhere around £10,000–£20,000, depending heavily on room size and specification.

This might allow for:

• Better-quality cabinetry
• Improved internal storage
• Quartz or upgraded worktops
• Integrated appliances
• New flooring
• New lighting
• Professional installation
• Plumbing and electrical alterations
• Tiling or splashbacks
• Decorating

The £10,550 current Checkatrade average provides a useful reference point, although individual projects can vary substantially.

How Much Does a Luxury Kitchen Cost?

A premium or bespoke kitchen can easily exceed £25,000, and there is effectively no meaningful upper limit for high-end projects.

Costs can rise considerably with:

• Bespoke cabinetry
• Natural stone
• Premium quartz
• Large islands
• High-end appliances
• Wine refrigeration
• Boiling-water taps
• Specialist lighting
• Bespoke joinery
• Structural alterations
• Luxury flooring

Which? distinguishes between standard and bespoke kitchens because bespoke cabinetry and installation can vary significantly in price. It also notes that bespoke installations generally require greater precision and consequently tend to carry higher labour costs.

How Much Does It Cost to Fit a Kitchen?

If you have already purchased the kitchen, installation labour alone averages around £3,500 for an average-sized family kitchen.

Current Checkatrade figures suggest:

• Small kitchen: around £2,000 labour
• Medium kitchen: around £3,500
• Large kitchen: around £5,000

Kitchen fitters typically charge approximately £250–£350 per day, with £300 given as the current average.

These figures should not be confused with the complete cost of supplying a kitchen.

Kitchen Fitting Cost Per Unit

Checkatrade currently estimates kitchen-unit installation at approximately £120 per cabinet/unit, although the actual rate depends on design and specification.

A straightforward run of standard cabinets is generally easier to install than a kitchen containing complicated corner mechanisms, integrated appliances, specialist cabinetry and bespoke features.

How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost?

Cabinets can represent a significant proportion of the overall budget.

Checkatrade's current broad allowance for kitchen units is approximately £1,500–£10,000, with an average example of around £3,000.

Which?'s 2026 research also provides an interesting comparison of mainstream suppliers. In mystery shopping for a 12-unit kitchen, cabinet prices collected in 2025 ranged from approximately £1,500–£2,500 for the IKEA ranges examined to £7,000–£9,000 for the Magnet ranges examined, with several major suppliers falling between these levels. Those figures were for specified cabinets and accessories rather than complete fitted kitchens.

Flat-Pack vs Pre-Assembled Kitchen Units

Flat-pack cabinetry can reduce the initial purchase price.

Pre-assembled units can cost more but reduce some assembly work during installation.

The decision should consider:

Purchase Price + Construction Quality + Installation Time + Durability

For a rental refurbishment, an economical but robust standard kitchen may provide better value than paying for decorative premium features.

How Much Do Kitchen Worktops Cost?

Worktops can transform the overall kitchen budget.

For approximately five metres of worktop, Checkatrade currently suggests:

• Laminate: £200–£800
• Wood: £300–£900
• Quartz: £500–£1,100
• Granite: £550–£1,150

These are broad estimates and specialist fabrication, cut-outs, complex layouts and premium materials can increase costs.

Laminate Worktop Cost

Laminate remains one of the more economical choices.

It can be particularly suitable for:

• Rental properties
• Budget refurbishments
• First-time-buyer renovations
• Utility rooms
• Properties being prepared for sale

Modern laminate can reproduce timber, stone and concrete appearances without the price associated with many solid surfaces.

Quartz Kitchen Cost

Quartz worktops are popular in mid-range and premium kitchens.

Remember that buying the slab or worktop is only one component. Depending on the supplier, costs can also involve:

• Templating
• Fabrication
• Sink cut-outs
• Hob cut-outs
• Drainage grooves
• Upstands
• Splashbacks
• Installation

Ask for an installed quotation rather than comparing material prices alone.

How Much Do Kitchen Appliances Cost?

Checkatrade's 2026 guide uses approximately:

• £450 for a budget cooker, hob and hood combination
• Up to approximately £5,200 for a larger collection of premium appliances

Its overall average appliance allowance is around £2,000.

Appliance budgets can include:

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

Premium ovens, refrigeration and specialist appliances can push this component far beyond standard estimates.

Cost of Plumbing a New Kitchen

Checkatrade's overall kitchen cost model allows approximately £200–£600 for plumbing, with £300 as an average example.