How much does a new kitchen cost?
Publishers agree on a three tier picture: budget renovations around £6,000 to £16,800, mid range £11,500 to £35,000, and bespoke from £25,000 to £60,000 or more. Fully bespoke projects that bundle building work, flooring and electrics can reach £40,000 to £100,000.
£6,000–£35,000 for most full renovations
The published figures
Every figure below is a published guide figure, shown as its publisher printed it and linked to the source. Retrieved on 2026-07-17.
| What | Published figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget full renovation | £6,200–£16,800 | Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Mid range renovation | £11,500–£35,000 | Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Budget tier: flat pack units, laminate worktops | £6,000–£12,000 | Rated People cost breakdown (opens in new tab) | |
| Mid range: semi bespoke, quartz or solid wood | £12,000–£25,000 | Rated People cost breakdown (opens in new tab) | |
| High end bespoke | £25,000–£60,000 or more | Rated People cost breakdown (opens in new tab) | |
| Small flat pack kitchen: 8 cabinets, 3 appliances | £3,300–£4,700 | Homebuilding and Renovating (opens in new tab) | |
| Bespoke or luxury, including associated building work | £40,000–£100,000 | includes building work, flooring, electrics and decoration | Homebuilding and Renovating (opens in new tab) |
| Fitting labour only | £3,000–£12,000 | MyBuilder price guide (opens in new tab) |
What moves the price
- Cabinet type: flat pack, semi bespoke or fully bespoke
- Worktop material, from laminate to quartz, granite or marble
- Appliance spec and brand
- Layout changes that reroute plumbing or electrics
- Whether the quote includes associated building work
Get real quotes
Guide figures set expectations; only quotes set your price. Compare local businesses on their public evidence:
Sources
- Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) (directory site, published 2026)
- Homebuilding and Renovating (opens in new tab) (trade press, published 2026-03-03)
- Rated People cost breakdown (opens in new tab) (directory site, published 2026)
- MyBuilder price guide (opens in new tab) (directory site, published 2026)
Figures retrieved from the named sources above on 2026-07-17. Prices change; always confirm with quotes.
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