What affects the cost?
Cabinet specification, worktops, appliances and whether services move usually matter more than the room size alone.
- Number and quality of units
- Worktop material
- Appliance package
- Moving plumbing or gas
- Electrical upgrades
- Flooring and decoration
Typical cost breakdown
Regional planning examples
The examples below apply our published modelling factor to the same national benchmark. They are not claimed as observed city-wide average quotes.
Sources used for this guide
New Kitchen Cost 2026
Published / checked: March 2026
Used for: Kitchen units, worktops, appliances, fitting and total project benchmarks
Frequently asked questions
Can I reduce kitchen costs without changing the layout?
Usually. Keeping sinks, appliances and major services in similar positions can reduce plumbing, gas and electrical work.
Related costs
Bathroom renovation
Typical UK bathroom renovation budgets covering sanitaryware, tiling, plumbing, electrics and installation.
£4,500–£14,000View guide →Cost guideKitchen fitter day rate
Typical UK kitchen fitter day rates and common additional trade costs.
£250–£350 per dayView guide →Cost guideFlooring
Typical UK laminate, engineered wood and hardwood flooring supply and fitting costs.
Laminate around £60 per m² supplied & fittedView guide →