Practical UK guides to kitchen prices, fitting costs, units, worktops and appliances.
The UK average for a new kitchen, including fitting, is about £10,550 according to Checkatrade — but realistic budgets run from under £7,000 to over £55,000. Here is where every pound goes, with sourced figures.
Kitchen fitters typically charge £200–£350 a day in the UK, with a 12-unit kitchen taking four to six days. Regional rates, day-rate vs per-unit pricing, and what a fair quote looks like.
Laminate starts around £80–£250 per metre installed, quartz £300–£800 and granite £350–£900. Real per-m² pricing from Checkatrade and UK cost guides, plus honest pros and cons.
Minor kitchen electrical and plumbing work costs £500–£1,400; moving the sink or hob runs £1,500–£3,500; a full kitchen rewire is £800–£2,500. What needs certifying under Part P, explained.
Keep the layout, replace doors not carcasses, buy in the sales and time your fit for the quiet season. Realistic ways to cut 20–40% off a new kitchen, each with what it actually saves.
Flat-pack units run £100–£250 each and rigid £250–£500, but faster fitting narrows the gap. Construction quality, hidden costs, and which to choose for your budget.
