Kitchen cost breakdown
Low £1,500 · High £10,000£3,000 avg.
Low £100 · High £5,000£1,000 avg.
Low £450 · High £5,200£2,000 avg.
Low £2,200 · High £4,600£3,000 avg.
Low £200 · High £600£300 avg.
Low £300 · High £1,000£500 avg.
Low £500 · High £2,000£750 avg.
Low £5,250 · High £28,400£10,550 avg.
Where the money goes
Cabinetry is often the largest single product cost, but fitting, appliances and worktops can quickly become equally important. A low-cost kitchen that keeps the existing layout can stay near the lower end, while premium cabinets, stone surfaces and major service changes can move the project well above the average.
Costs that are easy to miss
- Removing and disposing of the old kitchen.
- Making good walls and ceilings after old units are removed.
- New sockets, circuits or consumer-unit work.
- Moving sinks, gas points or waste pipes.
- Floor levelling before new flooring is installed.
- Decoration and splashbacks outside the cabinet quote.
- Delivery, access or parking costs in difficult locations.
Source and methodology
New Kitchen Cost 2026
Last updated: March 2026
Used for: current component ranges and the £10,550 average fitted-kitchen benchmark.
Regional and size adjustments inside the interactive calculator are UK Home Costs modelling assumptions rather than values directly copied from the source table. Read the methodology →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK in 2026?
The current Checkatrade total runs from about £5,250 to £28,400, with an average around £10,550 for the scope used in its cost table.
How much is kitchen installation labour?
The current installation line is about £2,200–£4,600, averaging roughly £3,000. Plumbing, electrics, flooring and other trades are shown separately.
How much should I budget for kitchen units?
The current units line runs from about £1,500 for a small lower-cost kitchen to £10,000 for a larger higher-cost example, with an average around £3,000.
What can push a kitchen above £30,000?
Bespoke cabinetry, premium stone worktops, high-end appliances, structural changes, major service relocation and large open-plan layouts can all push a finished project above the published benchmark.