Kitchen fitting
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How much does it cost to fit a kitchen?

Kitchen fitting labour in the UK typically costs £2,500–£6,000 for an average kitchen, on top of the cost of the units. A complete new kitchen supplied and fitted usually runs from £8,000 to £20,000+.

Updated June 2026 · UK prices including labour

Kitchen fitting prices at a glance

Fitting only, small kitchen (8–10 units)£1,800 – £3,0003–5 days
Fitting only, average kitchen (12–16 units)£2,800 – £5,0005–8 days
Supply & fit, mid-range kitchen£9,000 – £16,0001–2 weeks
Worktop replacement only£600 – £2,5001–2 days
Kitchen island install£1,500 – £4,0002–3 days

Typical UK prices including labour, as a guide only. Costs vary by area, access, materials and the condition of the property, so always get a written quote.

What affects the cost?

  • Number of units and whether they come flat-packed
  • Worktop material: laminate, wood, quartz or granite
  • Moving plumbing, gas or electrics
  • Appliance fitting and integrated doors
  • Plastering, tiling and flooring after the fit
  • Removing and disposing of the old kitchen

Example itemised quote

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EXAMPLE QUOTE

14-unit kitchen fit (client-supplied units)

Example

"Rip out the old kitchen, fit 14 units supplied by the client, laminate worktops with two cut-outs, fit the hob, oven and integrated dishwasher."

Strip out & dispose of old kitchen

1 item × £450.00

£450.00

Assemble & fit units

14 unit × £65.00

£910.00

Laminate worktops incl. 2 cut-outs

1 lot × £520.00

£520.00

Fit hob, oven & integrated dishwasher

1 lot × £280.00

£280.00

Plinths, end panels & finishing

1 lot × £240.00

£240.00

Subtotal£2,400.00
VAT (20%)£480.00
Total£2,880.00

Illustrative prices. Instant-Estimate uses your own labour rate and price library, and quotes work with or without VAT.

Common questions

How long does it take to fit a kitchen?

An average kitchen takes about one to two weeks including plumbing, electrics and finishing, longer if walls are moved.

Do kitchen fitters do plumbing and electrics?

Many fitters handle basic plumbing and appliance connection. Gas work needs a Gas Safe engineer and new circuits need a qualified electrician.

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