Kitchen Renovation Cost UK 2026 — Full Price Guide
A new kitchen is the single biggest home improvement most people ever undertake. Costs range from £5,000 for a flat-pack budget kitchen to £50,000+ for a fully bespoke fitted kitchen. Here's everything you need to know about kitchen renovation costs in the UK in 2026.
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Kitchen Renovation Cost Overview
- Budget kitchen (flat-pack, DIY): £5,000 – £10,000
- Mid-range kitchen (rigid units, semi-pro fit): £10,000 – £20,000
- High-end kitchen (handleless, stone worktops): £20,000 – £35,000
- Bespoke/luxury kitchen: £35,000 – £75,000+
Kitchen Unit Costs
Flat-Pack (IKEA, B&Q, Howdens budget range)
£1,500–£4,000 for a typical 10-12 unit kitchen. Good value, wide range, but require self-assembly or paid assembly.
Rigid (Pre-assembled) Units
£3,000–£8,000. Stronger construction, faster installation, better finish. Brands: Wickes, Magnet, Symphony, Wren.
In-frame / Shaker Units
£5,000–£15,000+. Frame-and-panel construction, premium appearance, better longevity. Brands: Neptune, Howdens Masterclass, Tom Howley.
Bespoke Cabinetry
£15,000–£40,000+. Made to exact measurements, any timber, any finish. A true investment piece.
Worktop Costs (Supply Only)
- Laminate: £50–£150 per linear metre — durable, easy to clean, huge range of finishes
- Solid wood: £100–£300/m — warm, natural, requires oiling; can be sanded and refinished
- Quartz (engineered stone): £300–£600/m — very durable, low maintenance, consistent pattern
- Granite: £250–£500/m — unique natural patterning, extremely hard, requires sealing
- Corian/solid surface: £300–£500/m — seamless, repairable, integrated sink options
- Dekton/Neolith (ultra-compact): £400–£700/m — scratch and heat resistant, premium choice
Add £100–£200/m for templating, fabrication and installation of stone worktops.
Appliance Costs
- Oven: £300–£2,000 (built-in single); £400–£3,000 (double)
- Hob: £150–£1,500 (induction/gas/ceramic)
- Extractor fan: £100–£800
- Dishwasher: £300–£1,200 (integrated)
- Fridge-freezer: £400–£2,500 (integrated)
- Sink + tap: £150–£1,500
Budget £3,000–£8,000 for a complete mid-range appliance package. Premium brands (Miele, Gaggenau, Wolf) add significantly to this.
Labour Costs
- Kitchen fitter: £150–£300/day (2–5 days for a standard kitchen)
- Plumber (sink, dishwasher): £200–£500
- Electrician (lighting, sockets, oven circuit): £300–£800
- Gas engineer (hob, cooker connection): £150–£300
- Tiler (splashback): £100–£300
- Total labour: £2,000–£6,000 for a standard kitchen
Full Example Budgets
Budget Kitchen — £8,000
- Flat-pack units (B&Q/IKEA): £2,000
- Laminate worktops: £500
- Budget appliances (oven, hob, extractor, dishwasher): £1,500
- Sink + tap: £200
- Fitting (3 days): £900
- Plumber + electrician: £600
- Flooring, lighting, accessories: £800
- Contingency (10%): £660
Mid-Range Kitchen — £18,000
- Rigid units (Wickes/Howdens): £5,000
- Quartz worktops: £2,500
- Mid-range appliances (Bosch/Neff): £3,500
- Undermount sink + mixer tap: £500
- Fitting (5 days): £1,500
- Plumber + electrician + gas: £1,200
- Flooring, splashback, lighting: £1,800
- Contingency: £1,500
How to Save Money
- Keep the same layout — moving the sink or changing where gas enters the room is very expensive
- Buy appliances independently rather than through your kitchen company — typically 20–30% cheaper
- Use a comparison site (KBB.zone!) to find the best price on worktops, sinks and taps
- Consider rigid over flat-pack — the fitting time saving often offsets the higher unit cost
- January and August see the best kitchen sales — 20–40% off is common
- Get 3 quotes from local fitters — prices vary by up to 100%