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Kitchen renovation benchmark in London
Current UK kitchen cost breakdown
These component figures remain national source benchmarks.
Kitchen planning scenarios in London
These are the same size, specification and regional multipliers used by the live calculator. Values are modelled low · typical · high.
What can change a real London quote?
- 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
Local planning considerations
Dense access, parking, deliveries and contractor overheads can widen the spread between quotations, so use the figures as an early budget rather than a quote.
- Allow separately for parking, loading, permits or restricted delivery windows where a property has difficult street access.
- Flats and managed buildings can add landlord, freeholder or building-management requirements that are outside a basic works estimate.
- Party-wall, structural and access costs should be checked independently on extensions, lofts and major internal alterations.
How the regional model works
The 1.28× factor places this planning estimate 28% above the national planning baseline. We keep that modelling assumption separate from the dated national benchmark so users can see which part comes from an external source and which part is UK Home Costs modelling.
Sources
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 kitchen renovation cost in London in 2026?
The current fitted-kitchen benchmark is £5,250–£28,400 nationally, with an average of £10,550. The model gives about £13,500 average and £6,700–£36,350 broad range.
What does a standard medium kitchen cost in London?
The live calculator uses £10,550 as its standard medium reference before region. The modelled typical value is about £13,500.
Why is the London kitchen estimate different from the UK benchmark?
Kitchen fitting includes substantial local labour, plumbing, electrical and installation work, so the page applies the same 1.28× factor as the calculator.
What is included in the fitted-kitchen benchmark?
The benchmark covers units, worktops, key appliances, installation, plumbing, electrics and flooring, though individual quotes can separate or exclude some items.