See the 2026 kitchen cost breakdown →
What affects the cost?
Current Checkatrade guidance puts the total fitted-kitchen benchmark at £5,250–£28,400, with an average of £10,550. The published total includes the kitchen itself plus removal and fitting assumptions such as flooring, plumbing, decorating and several key appliances. Cabinet specification, worktops, appliances and service changes remain the biggest variables.
- Number, type and quality of kitchen units
- Laminate, timber, quartz or stone worktops
- Appliance package and brands
- Whether plumbing or electrics move
- Flooring and decoration
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen
- Room size, access and regional labour pricing
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.
Kitchen renovation costs by location
Open a detailed city page to see the same national benchmark adjusted through the transparent regional model, with local planning considerations and worked examples.
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
How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK in 2026?
Checkatrade’s March 2026 table gives a total range of about £5,250–£28,400, with an average of £10,550. The final price depends heavily on units, worktops, appliances and installation complexity.
How much does kitchen fitting cost?
The current published kitchen-installation line is about £2,200–£4,600, with an average around £3,000, before considering how the rest of the kitchen specification changes the total.
What is normally the biggest kitchen cost?
Kitchen units can be one of the largest components, with the current table ranging from about £1,500 to £10,000. Appliances, worktops and fitting can also be substantial.
Does the kitchen benchmark include appliances?
The Checkatrade total includes several key appliances in its example scope. Bespoke or premium appliance packages can push a real project beyond the published range.
Related costs
Bathroom renovation
Current UK bathroom costs for a standard new bathroom, high-end projects and common add-ons such as tiling, plumbing, underfloor heating and layout changes.
£5,500–£8,000 for a standard new bathroomView 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 →