How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK?
A new kitchen costs £12,000 on average in the UK. Most jobs fall between £5,000 and £40,000 supplied and fitted. Spec level: Budget £5,000 to £8,000; Mid-range £10,000 to £18,000; High-end £20,000 to £40,000. 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
Typical new kitchen 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?
Typical new kitchen prices include:
- 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 new kitchen prices 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
How the price is built up
The headline figure is really three costs added together: the supply of units, worktops and appliances, the fitting labour, and the other trades needed to make it work (plumber, electrician, tiler, sometimes a plasterer). On a 12,000 kitchen you might see around 6,000 to 8,000 on units and worktops, 2,000 to 4,000 on fitting and trades, and the balance on appliances. Spend climbs fast when you move plumbing or electrics, knock through a wall, or choose a stone worktop, because each of those adds both materials and skilled days on site. On a typical 12,000 job, the units, worktops and appliances are usually the larger share at roughly 60 to 70 percent, with fitting labour and the trades (plumbing, electrics, tiling) making up the rest.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Keep the existing layout so the plumber and electrician are reconnecting in the same spots rather than running new pipes and cables, which is one of the biggest hidden costs.
- Choose rigid pre-built units over flat-pack if fitting time matters to you; flat-pack is cheaper to buy but takes a fitter longer to assemble, so weigh the unit saving against the extra labour day.
- Reserve a stone or quartz worktop for a kitchen you will keep long term, and use a good laminate elsewhere; the worktop is often where the budget quietly doubles.
- Buy appliances yourself in a sale rather than through the kitchen supplier, where the same models are frequently marked up.
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, a new kitchen typically costs around £15,500 supplied and fitted, about 30% above the UK average of £12,000. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £11,000.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £5,000 | £12,000 | £40,000 |
| London | £6,500 | £15,500 | £52,000 |
| South East / South West | £5,800 | £14,000 | £46,000 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £4,600 | £11,000 | £37,000 |
Guide prices supplied and fitted, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
New kitchen cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £4,300 | £10,000 | £34,000 |
| Birmingham | £4,900 | £12,000 | £39,000 |
| Bristol | £5,500 | £13,000 | £44,000 |
| Cardiff | £4,700 | £11,500 | £37,500 |
| Edinburgh | £4,900 | £12,000 | £39,000 |
| Glasgow | £4,500 | £11,000 | £36,000 |
| Leeds | £4,700 | £11,000 | £37,000 |
| Liverpool | £4,600 | £11,000 | £37,000 |
| London | £6,500 | £15,500 | £52,000 |
| Manchester | £4,800 | £11,500 | £38,500 |
| Newcastle | £4,500 | £11,000 | £36,000 |
| Sheffield | £4,600 | £11,000 | £37,000 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for new kitchen, not quotes.
Trade rates are what drive this, rather than the units.
Common questions
How much is a new kitchen for an average house?
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.
What is the most expensive part of a new kitchen?
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.
Can I save money by keeping the layout?
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.
How long does a new kitchen take to fit?
A new kitchen fit on the typical £12,000 band usually takes one to two weeks on site once everything has been delivered. A like-for-like replacement keeping the same layout can be done in around five to seven working days, while a £40,000 job that involves moving services, knocking through or replastering can run to three or four weeks. The kitchen is often unusable for part of this, so it is worth planning meals and asking your fitter for a realistic day-by-day schedule before work starts.
Is it cheaper to replace just the kitchen doors instead of a whole new kitchen?
Replacing just the doors and worktops, sometimes called a kitchen facelift, typically costs from £1,500 to £4,000, well below the £5,000 starting point for a full new kitchen. A facelift works when the existing carcasses are sound and the layout suits you, since you keep the units, plumbing and electrics in place. It will not help if cabinets are water-damaged or you want to change the layout, in which case a full replacement nearer the £12,000 typical figure is the more honest spend.
Does a new kitchen add value to a house?
A new kitchen can support a sale and is one of the rooms buyers judge most, but the spend rarely returns pound for pound. On a £12,000 mid-range kitchen you would not usually expect to add the full £12,000 to the value of an average home, and over-spending toward £40,000 in a modest property is unlikely to be recovered. Matching the kitchen to the house matters: a clean, well-fitted mid-range kitchen tends to do more for a typical home than an expensive one that sits above its market.
What is a realistic budget for a new kitchen?
A realistic budget for a new kitchen in most UK homes is around £12,000 supplied and fitted, covering mid-range units, laminate or solid wood worktops and a set of standard appliances. Simple kitchens with basic units can start near £5,000, while premium finishes, quartz worktops and layout changes push spending towards £40,000. Setting aside 10 to 15 percent on top for unexpected wiring, plastering or plumbing work is sensible.
How much are fitted kitchens from B&Q or Wickes?
Fitted kitchens from B&Q or Wickes are usually priced supply-only, so the quoted figure covers units and often worktops but not installation. Units for a small kitchen tend to start around £1,000, with a typical mid-size kitchen of around 12 units costing roughly £4,000 to £5,000, and larger kitchens more. Appliances, worktops and removal of the old kitchen are charged separately, with fitting labour commonly adding £2,000 to £4,000.
How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK in 2026?
In 2026, a new kitchen typically costs around £12,000 supplied and fitted. A budget refresh that keeps the existing layout runs £5,000 to £8,000, a mid-range kitchen £10,000 to £18,000, and a high-end re-plan £20,000 to £40,000. Units and worktops are only part of it: fitting, electrics, plumbing and flooring are usually a third or more of the final bill.
How long does a fitted kitchen last?
Around 20 years for a whole kitchen is the usual expectation, with the realistic range 10 to 30 depending on what you buy and how hard it is used. The units are the main variable: budget laminate or particleboard carcasses tend to tire at 10 to 15 years, while good quality units run 15 to 25 and rigid pre-assembled ones can go much longer. Worktops wear on a different clock and often go first, with laminate showing scratches, burns and fading from about 5 to 10 years and quartz or granite lasting 15 to 30. That is why a mid-life refresh, new worktops and doors on sound carcasses, is a common and much cheaper alternative to a full replacement.
Can I fit a new kitchen myself?
You can fit the units and worktops if you are handy, since the cabinets, worktops and appliances are the larger share at roughly 60 to 70 per cent of the cost, and fitting labour is the rest. What you cannot legally do yourself is the electrical work and any gas connection, which need qualified trades. Keeping the same layout makes DIY fitting far more realistic than a full re-plan.
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.