Kitchen Installation Cost Calculator – UK Kitchen Fitting Prices 2026
A kitchen installation cost calculator can help homeowners, landlords and property investors estimate the likely cost of fitting a new kitchen before requesting contractor quotations. The final figure depends on the number of cabinets, worktop material, appliances, plumbing, electrics, flooring, tiling and whether the existing kitchen needs removing.
Current 2026 UK data puts the average labour cost of fitting a new kitchen at around £3,500, with an average-sized family kitchen typically costing approximately £2,000–£6,000 to install, excluding the kitchen supply, appliances and accessories.
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Kitchen Installation Cost Calculator
Use this simple calculator as a starting point:
| Kitchen installation item | 2026 indicative cost |
|---|---|
| Kitchen units/cabinets | £1,500–£7,000 |
| Cabinet installation | £600–£2,500 |
| Worktop fitting | £200–£2,500 |
| Electrical work | £500–£1,500 |
| Plumbing | £300–£1,000 |
| Tiling | £200–£1,000 |
| Kitchen fitter labour | £1,500–£5,000 |
| Appliances | Depends on specification |
Current MyBuilder data places complete kitchen fitting at approximately £3,000–£12,000, depending on the materials and scope involved.
These ranges overlap because some quotations package cabinet fitting, plumbing and other labour together. Do not simply add every maximum figure.
Quick Kitchen Installation Calculator
For a straightforward labour-only estimate, another useful approach is to calculate according to kitchen size.
Current Checkatrade benchmarks are:
Small kitchen – 8 cabinets + 3 appliances: approximately £2,000
Medium kitchen – 12 cabinets + 3 appliances: approximately £3,500
Large kitchen – 16 cabinets + 3 appliances: approximately £5,000
These figures relate to mid-range kitchen fitting labour rather than the complete cost of buying the kitchen.
Kitchen Fitting Cost Per Unit
For projects where the number of cabinets is known, a per-unit calculation can provide another useful estimate.
Checkatrade currently puts kitchen cabinet installation at approximately £120 per cabinet/unit, subject to style and specification.
For example:
| Cabinets | Basic calculation |
|---|---|
| 8 units | £960 |
| 10 units | £1,200 |
| 12 units | £1,440 |
| 15 units | £1,800 |
| 18 units | £2,160 |
This is only a cabinet-installation calculation. Worktops, appliances, plumbing, electrical work, removal and finishing may need to be added separately.
Complete Kitchen Cost Calculator
For a more comprehensive budget, calculate:
Kitchen Units + Worktops + Appliances + Installation + Plumbing + Electrics + Flooring + Tiling + Removal + Contingency
As an example, Checkatrade's current calculator uses average project allowances of approximately:
- Units: £3,000
- Worktops: £1,000
- Appliances: £2,000
- Installation: £3,000
- Plumbing: £300
- Electrics: £500
- Flooring: £750
That produces a starting example of approximately £10,550 before optional extras.
The figure is a budgeting example rather than a quotation.
Small Kitchen Installation Cost
A small kitchen with around eight cabinets and three appliances currently has an indicative fitting cost of approximately £2,000.
The complete project could additionally require:
- Kitchen units
- Worktop
- Sink and tap
- Oven
- Hob
- Extractor
- Fridge/freezer
- Flooring
- Plumbing
- Electrics
- Decorating
Keeping the existing layout can often help control costs because fewer services need relocating.
Medium Kitchen Installation Cost
For approximately 12 cabinets and three appliances, the current labour benchmark is around £3,500.
A medium kitchen is likely to represent the most useful benchmark for a typical family property.
Costs rise where the design includes an island, stone worktops, extensive lighting or substantial alterations to plumbing and electrics.
Large Kitchen Installation Cost
For a large kitchen with approximately 16 cabinets and three appliances, Checkatrade currently estimates around £5,000 in fitting costs.
Large kitchens can become considerably more expensive where they incorporate:
- Kitchen island
- Multiple ovens
- Integrated refrigeration
- Wine cooler
- Extensive cabinetry
- Quartz or granite worktops
- Bespoke joinery
- Feature lighting
The number of units alone therefore does not determine the final installation cost.
Kitchen Fitter Day Rate
Current Checkatrade figures put kitchen fitter labour at approximately £250–£350 per day, averaging around £300. The same source gives an hourly benchmark of approximately £37.
A typical kitchen installation takes approximately 10 working days or two weeks, although this depends on size and scope.
Projects involving structural work or substantial plumbing and electrical changes can take longer.
Kitchen Worktop Installation Cost
Current UK estimates put worktop fitting at approximately £300–£1,000 for a typical job, although premium materials can cost more to install because they are heavier and may require specialist fabrication.
MyBuilder gives a broader current range of £200–£2,500 depending on the worktop.
Common choices include:
- Laminate
- Solid timber
- Compact laminate
- Quartz
- Granite
- Porcelain
Stone worktops frequently require templating and specialist installation rather than being cut entirely on site by the general kitchen fitter.
Kitchen Plumbing Cost
Plumbing can include:
- Sink installation
- Tap connection
- Dishwasher connection
- Washing machine connection
- Pipe alterations
- Waste connections
- Radiator changes
Current MyBuilder guidance puts kitchen plumbing at approximately £300–£1,000, while Checkatrade gives a plumber benchmark of around £50 per hour.
Moving the sink to the opposite side of a room will normally cost more than reconnecting a new sink in approximately the same position.
Kitchen Electrical Cost
A kitchen installation may require electrical work for:
- Oven
- Hob
- Extractor
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Additional sockets
- Lighting
- Under-cabinet lighting
Current MyBuilder figures suggest approximately £500–£1,500 for electrical work within a kitchen fitting project.
Electrical work should be undertaken by someone competent for the work involved. Building Regulations requirements can also apply to electrical alterations, and competent-person schemes can allow registered installers to self-certify qualifying work.
Kitchen Appliance Installation Cost
Checkatrade's current installation benchmarks include approximately:
| Appliance/addition | Indicative installation cost |
|---|---|
| Built-in electric oven | £140 |
| Built-in gas oven | £275 |
| Extractor fan and installation | £300 |
| Standard kitchen island | £770 |
| Premium island with sink/electrics | £3,650 |
Gas appliance work must be carried out by an appropriately registered Gas Safe engineer.
Kitchen Island Installation Cost
A simple island consisting primarily of cabinetry and worktop is considerably cheaper than one containing plumbing and electrical services.
Checkatrade's calculator currently uses approximately £770 for a standard island and £3,650 for a premium island incorporating electrics and a sink.
Costs can rise further for bespoke cabinetry and stone worktops.
Old Kitchen Removal Cost
Do not forget to include removal and disposal.
Costs can cover:
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