How Much Does a New Kitchen Cost in the UK? (Full 2027 Breakdown)
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.
In this guide
Most UK households pay somewhere between £8,000 and £15,000 for a new kitchen fully fitted, and the oft-quoted national average sits close to £10,550 when you add up units, worktops, appliances, installation, plumbing, electrics and flooring, according to Checkatrade's new kitchen cost guide. At the extremes, a small budget kitchen using flat-pack units and existing appliances can come in under £7,000, while bespoke, high-spec kitchens regularly reach £30,000 to £55,000.
Which? bases its own renovation estimates on prices from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), so two independent sources broadly agree: a medium, mid-range kitchen is a five-figure project. Our kitchen cost calculator defaults to almost exactly that picture — a 12-unit medium kitchen with laminate worktops and standard appliances comes out around £12,000 mid-range.
Itemised cost breakdown
| Item | Small/budget | Large/high-spec | Typical average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units & doors | £1,500 | £10,000 | £3,000 |
| Worktops | £100 | £5,000 | £1,000 |
| Appliances | £450 | £5,200 | £2,000 |
| Installation | £2,200 | £4,600 | £3,000 |
| Plumbing | £200 | £600 | £300 |
| Electrics | £300 | £1,000 | £500 |
| Flooring | £500 | £2,000 | £750 |
| Total | £5,250 | £28,400 | £10,550 |
Two things stand out. First, units and fitting together typically account for over half the total, so choices about cabinet spec and who installs them matter more than almost anything else. Second, installation alone averages around £3,500 — the figure homeowners actually report paying for professional fitting — which is why our guide to kitchen fitting costs treats labour as its own project.
Cost by kitchen size
| Kitchen | Units (approx.) | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small / galley | 8 | £5,250–£6,500 | £9,000–£11,000 | £15,000–£17,500 |
| Medium / L-shape | 12 | £7,000–£8,500 | £12,000–£14,000 | £20,000–£24,000 |
| Large | 18 | £14,000–£16,000 | £24,000–£27,000 | £38,000–£45,000 |
| Open-plan + island | 22+ | £19,000+ | £32,000+ | £55,000+ |
Where the money actually goes
Industry rules of thumb put 30–40% of spend on units and doors, 15–25% on labour, and the rest split between appliances, worktops, flooring and services. The least-expected costs are almost always the services: moving a sink or hob and certifying new circuits can add £1,500–£3,500 — see our breakdown of kitchen plumbing and electrics costs.
Regional variation
Labour rates are the main regional driver. Kitchen fitter day rates run about £250–£350 nationally, but London and the South East push towards £400, while Wales and Northern Ireland sit nearer £230–£270. On a five-day fit, London can add £500–£750 over the Midlands on labour alone — the calculator applies a regional multiplier so you can see this instantly.
How to get a firmer number
- Count your base and wall units, and measure the worktop run in metres.
- Run the calculator with your size, worktop and appliance choices.
- Get at least three itemised quotes — insist units, worktops, electrics, plumbing and making good are split out, per our quote checklist.
Figures on this page are ballpark averages drawn from published cost guides, not quotes — real prices depend on your room, spec and installer.
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Kitchen Cost Calculator Team
We research UK kitchen prices from trade suppliers, national retailers and published cost guides so you can budget with confidence.