Answer 4 quick questions for an instant 2026 UK kitchen estimate. Choose size, scope, finish and region — we show realistic low/typical/high figures from real pricing across 519 UK towns. No email required.
Costs include supply, labour and VAT. A real quote follows a site visit.
Typical Kitchen Costs (2026, Supply & Fit)
base × scope × finish from our calculator, Midlands baseline.
Scenario
Mid estimate
Cost range (fitted)
Small galley, facelift only, budget finish
£1,013
£861–£1,235
Medium, full refit (same layout), standard finish
£7,200
£6,120–£8,784
Medium, new kitchen (same layout), premium finish
£12,150
£10,328–£14,823
Large, new kitchen + layout change, premium finish
£31,320
£26,622–£38,210
These figures power the calculator above — enter your own spec for a tailored estimate. For the full breakdown, read our complete cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this kitchen cost calculator?
It gives a realistic 2026 budget range, not a fixed quote. The figures use typical UK supply-and-fit rates by kitchen size, project scope and finish level, with a low–high band (roughly ±15–20%) to reflect real variation in units, worktops, appliances and your trades' rates. Treat it as a planning estimate — your final price comes from an itemised quote after a site visit.
What's the difference between a facelift, a full refit and a new kitchen?
A facelift (new doors, handles and worktops while keeping the existing carcasses and layout) is the cheapest, around 30% of a full project. A full refit keeps the layout but replaces everything and is about 80% of a new kitchen. A new kitchen in the same layout is the baseline (100%), and a new kitchen with a layout change — moving units, plumbing or walls — adds roughly 45% for the extra plumbing, electrics and building work.
Why does the calculator show a price range instead of one figure?
Because two kitchens of the same size can differ widely on unit quality, worktop material, appliances and local labour rates. The low end reflects budget units and standard appliances; the high end reflects premium or bespoke units, stone worktops and integrated appliances. The range is the honest answer until a kitchen company prices your exact spec.
Does the estimate include appliances, worktops and fitting?
Yes — it is a supply-and-fit budget covering units, worktops, standard appliances, fitting labour and VAT for the size and finish you choose. It excludes major structural work (e.g. removing a load-bearing wall), bespoke extras and any flooring or replastering beyond the kitchen area, which a quote would itemise separately.
What does choosing a higher finish level change?
Finish is a multiplier on the base cost: budget (flat-pack/entry units) is about 75% of standard, premium (solid doors, quartz or granite worktops, branded appliances) about 135%, and luxury (bespoke or in-frame kitchens with high-end appliances) around 170%. Changing only the finish, at the same size and layout, is the single biggest lever on your total.
How accurate is this kitchen cost estimate?
It gives a realistic guide based on average UK 2026 prices for the size and finish level you pick, but it is not a fixed quote. Your final figure depends on the exact units, worktop material, appliance brands and whether walls, plumbing or electrics need moving. Treat the estimate as a budgeting range, then confirm with a site survey.
Does the estimate include VAT, waste and making good?
The guide figure assumes 20% VAT and typical removal of the old kitchen plus waste disposal. It does not include rewiring, replastering, new flooring, structural changes such as removing a wall, or decorating once the kitchen is in. If your project needs any of those, budget extra on top of the calculator figure.
Why does a fitted-kitchen quote often differ from the calculator?
A calculator cannot see your room. A real quote accounts for out-of-square walls, moving gas, water or waste runs, uneven floors and any surprises found once old units come out. Region matters too, with London and the South East typically 20 to 40 percent dearer on labour, so quotes naturally sit above or below the average estimate.