How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK?
A new kitchen costs £5,000 to £40,000 in the UK, typically around £12,000 supplied and fitted. Prices reviewed June 2026.
A new kitchen is priced mostly by the spec of the units, worktops and appliances, and by how much you change the layout. Keeping the plumbing where it is saves a lot.
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New kitchen cost breakdown
What a new kitchen typically costs, by option:
| Spec level | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Budget, same layout | £5,000 to £8,000 |
| Mid-range | £10,000 to £18,000 |
| High-end / re-plan | £20,000 to £40,000 |
| + Full integrated appliance package | add £1,500 to £5,000 |
What's included in the price?
A typical new kitchen price includes:
- Units, worktops and standard appliances
- Rip-out of the old kitchen and disposal
- Fitting, plumbing and electrics
- Tiling, flooring and making good
What changes the price?
The things that move a new kitchen price most:
Quality of the units, worktops and appliances
Whether you keep the layout or move the sink, hob and units
Worktop material: laminate is cheapest, then solid wood, then quartz or granite
Knocking through or any structural changes
Does where you live change the cost?
London and the South East add around 15 to 25 percent, mostly on the trades.
Common questions
A mid-range fitted kitchen for an average UK home typically costs £10,000 to £18,000 supplied and fitted, including units, worktops, standard appliances and labour. Budget kitchens start around £5,000 and high-end runs well past £25,000.
Worktops, appliances and the units themselves are the biggest spend, followed by labour. Moving the sink or hob adds cost because of the extra plumbing and electrical work.
Yes. Keeping the sink, hob and units in the same places avoids moving water, waste and gas, which is one of the easier ways to keep a kitchen project down.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.