Independent UK planning guide

Full kitchen fitting costs in the UK

Install a complete kitchen with cabinetry, worktops, appliances and coordinated service connections.

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Typical UK range

£6,000–£25,000

Straightforward jobs

From £3,000

Typical site time

1–3 weeks

Build the allowance

How to read this price

Starting allowance

For a straightforward, accessible job with a standard specification.

From £3,000

Typical UK project

An early planning range before a tradesperson inspects the property.

£6,000–£25,000

Likely programme

Site time varies with preparation, sequencing, approvals and drying periods.

1–3 weeks

These figures are early UK planning allowances. They are not a substitute for an itemised quotation after inspection.

Control the variables

What can change the quote?

1

Cabinet count and construction

2

Worktop material and templating

3

Gas, electrical and plumbing moves

4

Flooring, plastering and decoration

Before accepting a quote

Ask for these details in writing

  • Labour, materials and VAT
  • Preparation and protection
  • Access equipment and waste
  • Named provisional allowances
  • Testing and certification
  • Programme and payment stages
  • Making good and decoration
  • Warranty and snagging process

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