How Much Does a New Kitchen Worktop Cost in 2026? (UK)
In 2026 a new UK kitchen worktop costs anywhere from £300 for budget laminate to £3,500+ for engineered quartz or granite, fitted. A typical mid-range kitchen lands at £1,200–£2,500 supplied and installed. Price is driven almost entirely by the material, the linear metres of run, the number of cut-outs (sink, hob) and whether template & fitting are included.
Kitchen worktop cost — the short answer
- Budget laminate: £300–£700 supplied & fitted for an average kitchen.
- Solid wood (oak/walnut): £600–£1,500 depending on species and length.
- Engineered quartz: £1,500–£3,000 fitted — the most popular mid-to-premium choice.
- Granite: £1,400–£3,000 fitted; rarer stones push higher.
- Biggest cost drivers: material, linear metres, cut-outs, edge profile and templating.
Worktops are usually priced per linear metre (laminate) or per square metre of slab (quartz, granite). The number of sink and hob cut-outs, upstands, breakfast-bar overhangs and the edge profile all add to the slab fabricator's quote, so a small but complex kitchen can cost more than a large simple one.
Worktop Cost by Material (Average Kitchen, Supplied & Fitted)
Indicative fitted costs for a typical 5–6 linear-metre kitchen with a sink and hob cut-out. Inc. VAT.
For stone and quartz, the fabricator templates the kitchen after the units are fitted, then cuts and installs the slab 1–2 weeks later — so budget for a short gap between units going in and the final worktop.
What Moves a Worktop Quote Up or Down
Material & thickness
The single biggest factor. A 30mm quartz slab costs far more than 22mm laminate, and premium colours or veined “marble-effect” quartz add a further premium.
Linear metres & layout
Longer runs, islands and returns mean more slab and more joints. L- and U-shaped kitchens need more cuts than a single galley run.
Cut-outs & edges
Each sink, hob, tap and drainer cut-out is chargeable, and shaped edge profiles or a mitred “waterfall” end on an island add fabrication time.
Templating & fitting
Laser templating and fitting are usually included for stone, but check — some merchants quote supply-only, leaving you to arrange a separate fitter.
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