Prices
Kitchen fitting prices
These are national guide prices for 2026, including VAT at 20%, based on published UK cost guides and our own costings. Local pages adjust them for your region, and every price is confirmed after a free survey visit.
Short answer: fitting a kitchen you have already bought typically costs £1,500 to £2,500 for a small kitchen, £2,500 to £3,500 for a medium one and £3,500 to £4,500 for a large kitchen or one with an island, including VAT. A mid-range kitchen supplied and fitted is roughly £18,000 to £35,000, and single jobs such as new worktops (from £500) or replacement doors (from £1,000) cost far less.
Fit only or supply and fit: what is the difference in price?
With fit only, you pay for the kitchen yourself and we charge for the labour to fit it, plus any trades around it: electrics, plumbing, gas connections, tiling and flooring. With supply and fit, one price covers the units, worktops, appliances, fitting and the finishing trades. Fit only suits people who have found the kitchen they want; supply and fit puts one company in charge of every part.
Kitchen fitting
Kitchen installation
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen, 5–10 units, fit onlyYour units fitted, laminate worktop, sink and appliance connections | £1,500–£2,500 |
| Medium kitchen, 10–15 units, fit onlyAs above, for a typical family kitchen | £2,500–£3,500 |
| Large kitchen, 15+ units or an island, fit onlyTall larders, island, more cut-outs and panels | £3,500–£4,500 |
| Mid-range kitchen, supplied and fittedRigid units, quartz or solid wood worktops, integrated appliances, fitting and the usual trades | £18,000–£35,000 |
Fit-only kitchen fitting
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen (5–10 units)Labour to fit units, doors, laminate worktops and panels you have bought | £1,500–£2,500 |
| Medium kitchen (10–15 units)As above | £2,500–£3,500 |
| Large kitchen (15+ units, island or tall larders)As above | £3,500–£4,500 |
| Fitter day rateOne fitter; a two-person team is usually £300–£450 per day | £180–£280 per day |
Flat-pack kitchen fitting
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small flat-pack kitchen, built and fittedCarcasses assembled on site, then fitted as a rigid kitchen would be | £1,800–£3,000 |
| Medium flat-pack kitchen, built and fittedAs above | £2,800–£4,200 |
| Large flat-pack kitchen with tall units, built and fittedAs above | £4,000–£5,500 |
Supply and fit kitchens
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Budget refit, supplied and fittedStandard units, laminate worktops, essential appliances | £8,000–£18,000 |
| Mid-range kitchen, supplied and fittedRigid units, quartz or solid wood worktops, integrated appliances | £18,000–£35,000 |
| Premium kitchen, supplied and fittedDesigner ranges, stone worktops, premium appliances | £35,000–£75,000 |
Landlord and rental kitchens
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Small rental kitchen (flat or terrace), supplied and fittedHard-wearing units, laminate worktops, essential appliances | £6,000–£11,000 |
| Family let kitchen, supplied and fittedMore units and appliances, durable finishes | £9,000–£16,000 |
| Shared kitchen in an HMO, supplied and fittedLonger runs, extra storage, durable surfaces | £10,000–£20,000 |
Design and layout
Kitchen design and planning
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Design for a kitchen we supplyMeasured survey, layout plan and specification are part of the supply-and-fit price | Included |
| Measured drawings and layout plan for a kitchen bought elsewhereMeasured drawing, layout and service positions for your fitter and supplier | £300–£900 |
| Detailed design with 3D views and elevationsFor larger or open-plan kitchens | £600–£1,500 |
Kitchen island installation
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Island fitted, no services, mid-rangeUnits, worktop and end panels, supplied and fitted | £2,000–£5,000 |
| Power to an island on a suspended floorSockets and the cable run to the island | £250–£600 |
| Hot, cold and waste to an island sinkPipework run under the floor | £300–£800 |
| Extra for chasing services into a concrete floorCutting, ducting and reinstating the floor | £400–£1,500 |
| Large bespoke islandCabinets on both faces, stone worktop, appliances | £6,000–£12,000 |
Open-plan kitchen knock-throughs
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Non-load-bearing wall removed and made goodStud or light partition, minimal services | £800–£2,000 |
| Load-bearing wall with a steel beamStructural engineer's design and making good; building control or warrant fees listed separately | £3,000–£8,500 |
| Knock-through with a new kitchen-dinerSteel beam, new kitchen, new floor throughout | £25,000–£55,000 |
Utility room fitting
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Utility units and worktop fitted (fit only)Three to six units, laminate worktop, panels | £1,200–£3,000 |
| Utility room supplied and fittedUnits, worktop, sink, washer and dryer connections | £3,000–£7,000 |
| New utility plumbing for a sink and washing machineSupplies, waste and valves where none exist | £400–£1,000 |
Refits and makeovers
Replacement kitchen doors
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Doors and drawer fronts supplied and fitted (15–20 doors)Standard ranges, with new hinges and handles | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Bespoke, in-frame or hand-painted doorsMade to measure for your carcasses | £2,000–£5,000 |
| Fitting only, doors you have boughtHanging, adjusting, handles drilled and fitted | £300–£800 |
| Matching end panels, plinths and corniceCut and fitted to suit the new doors | £150–£600 |
Kitchen worktop fitting
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Laminate worktops, supplied and fittedTypical kitchen, joints, cut-outs and upstands | £500–£1,200 |
| Solid wood worktops, supplied and fittedOiled before and after fitting | £900–£1,800 |
| Granite, templated and fittedTemplate visit, cutting, delivery and fitting | £1,500–£3,200 |
| Quartz, templated and fittedTemplate visit, cutting, delivery and fitting | £1,800–£3,500 |
| Old worktops removed and taken awayMore for stone | £80–£250 |
Kitchen refurbishment
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New doors, worktops and handles on sound unitsCarcasses kept, everything you see replaced | £2,500–£6,000 |
| Refresh plus sink, tap, splashback and lightingA full visual refit without moving services | £4,000–£9,000 |
| Partial refit with some new units and appliancesDamaged units swapped, new appliances fitted | £6,000–£14,000 |
Kitchen strip-out and removal
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Old kitchen removed and disposed ofUnits, worktops and appliances, including skip hire | £200–£500 |
| Removal with services made safeGas capped by a Gas Safe engineer, circuits made safe by an electrician | £300–£700 |
| Strip-out back to bare wallsOld tiles removed and walls prepared for plaster | £500–£1,200 |
Appliances and extraction
Integrated appliance installation
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Integrated appliance fitted into its housing (each)Fridge, freezer, dishwasher or washing machine, door fitted | £40–£80 each |
| Dishwasher or washing machine plumbed inValve, waste connection and leak check | £80–£180 |
| Built-in oven fitted, like for likeOn an existing suitable circuit | £120–£250 |
| New cooker circuit from the consumer unitOften needed for a double oven or induction hob | £300–£700 |
Hob and oven installation
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Gas hob fitted and connected by a Gas Safe registered engineerExisting gas supply in the right place, tightness tested | £120–£300 |
| Induction or ceramic hob fitted on a suitable circuitCut-out, connection and test | £120–£250 |
| Range cooker installedGas or dual fuel, levelled, stability bracket fitted | £150–£400 |
| New gas pipe run to a new hob positionPipework, testing and making good | £250–£800 |
Cooker hood installation
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Like-for-like cooker hood swapSame position and ducting | £120–£240 |
| New ducted hood through an outside wallCore drilling, ducting run and external grille | £300–£900 |
| Island or ceiling hood installedTwo-person install, fixings to the ceiling structure | £300–£630 |
| Recirculating hood fittedNo ducting; carbon filters need replacing | £120–£300 |
Sink and tap installation
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Sink and tap plumbed inIsolation valves, waste and trap | £200–£400 |
| Boiling water tap installedTank under the sink, filter and power supply | £150–£350 |
| Sink moved to a new positionNew supplies and waste run | £400–£1,000 |
| Undermount sink in a stone worktopCut-out and polishing are done by the stone fabricator | Priced with the worktop |
Electrics, plumbing and heating
Kitchen electrics
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Extra sockets or spurs on existing circuitsNew positions to suit the layout | £250–£500 |
| Kitchen electrics for a full refitCircuits, sockets, appliance points and under-cabinet lighting | £500–£1,500 |
| New cooker or induction circuitDedicated circuit from the consumer unit, tested and certified | £300–£700 |
Kitchen plumbing
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Sink, dishwasher and washing machine connectionsSupplies, valves and wastes in the new layout | £200–£500 |
| Sink relocated, or new supplies for a boiling water tapNew pipe and waste runs | £400–£1,000 |
| Waste run across a solid concrete floorChasing, pipework and reinstating the floor | £600–£1,500 |
| Radiator moved or replacedDrain down, new pipework and refill | £250–£500 |
Kitchen lighting
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Recessed ceiling downlights (per light)Fire-rated where required, wired and tested | £40–£80 each |
| Under-cabinet LED lightingStrip or puck lights with a driver and switch | £200–£450 |
| Pendant lights over an island or tableNew ceiling point and fitting | £100–£250 each |
| Plinth or cornice LED stripsLow-voltage strip with a driver | £150–£400 |
Kitchen underfloor heating
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Electric underfloor heating, kitchen floorMat or cable system, insulation board and thermostat | £600–£1,500 |
| Wet underfloor heating, kitchen floorPipes, manifold, screed or overlay boards | £1,500–£4,000 |
| Plinth heater fitted under a base unitElectric or hydronic, where wall space is short | £250–£600 |
Tiling, floors and decorating
Splashbacks and tiling
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £150–£400 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £300–£800 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £250–£600 |
| Stone upstands and splashbacksTemplated with the worktop | Priced with the worktop |
Kitchen flooring
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LVT or vinyl, kitchen floorPreparation, underlay where needed and trims | £500–£1,500 |
| Porcelain or ceramic tiles, kitchen floorPreparation, adhesive, grout and trims | £900–£2,000 |
| Floor levelling or new plywood baseSo the floor finish and units sit flat | £300–£900 |
Kitchen plastering and decorating
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Skim kitchen walls and ceiling over sound plasterPrepared and skimmed | £350–£800 |
| Hack off, re-board and skim a kitchenOld plaster removed back to the wall | £900–£1,800 |
| Kitchen decoratedWalls, ceiling and woodwork | £400–£1,200 |
How do prices vary by region?
Local pages on this site adjust the national guide by region to reflect typical labour costs. These are the adjustments we use:
| Region | Compared with the national guide |
|---|---|
| London | +30% |
| South East | +15% |
| East of England | +8% |
| South West | +3% |
| West Midlands | National guide |
| East Midlands | −3% |
| North West | −5% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | −5% |
| North East | −10% |
| Wales | −8% |
| Scotland | −6% |
| Northern Ireland | −12% |
Edinburgh and Glasgow are treated slightly above the rest of Scotland.
What is not included in the guide prices?
- The kitchen itself on fit-only jobs, and any missing or damaged parts, which are the supplier's to replace.
- Structural engineer fees beyond a single beam, and council building control or building warrant fees, which are listed separately in the quote.
- Problems found once the old kitchen is out, such as rotten floor joists, failed plaster or hidden leaks; we stop, show you and price any extra work in writing first.
- Asbestos removal, which needs a survey first and, where required, a licensed contractor.
Questions about prices
Is it cheaper to buy a kitchen and pay for fitting only?
Often, yes, especially if you find a good price on units. You pay the retailer for the kitchen and an installer for labour, typically £1,500 to £4,500 including VAT depending on size. The trade-off is that you manage the order, deliveries and any missing parts yourself, so having the room surveyed before you order is worthwhile.
Do your prices include VAT?
Yes. All guide prices on this site include VAT at 20%, the standard rate for kitchen supply and fitting. Your written quote shows the VAT clearly.