Cost guide
How much do fitted wardrobes cost?
A fitted wardrobe wall costs £1,200 to £4,000 in the UK, supplied and fitted. A single-wall hinged run in painted MDF sits near the bottom; a sliding-door run with a fitted interior sits near the top.
Typical prices
Ranges, not quotes. A quote depends on your room.
| Work | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Single hinged wardrobe wall, painted MDF | £1,200 to £2,000 |
| Sliding-door wardrobe wall | £2,000 to £3,500 |
| Fitted interior: drawers, rails, shoe storage | add £400 to £1,200 |
| Eaves or sloping-ceiling run | add £300 to £800 |
| Walk-in dressing room | £3,500 to £8,000 |
Quotes that look far below this range usually assume flat-pack carcasses fixed to the wall rather than built and scribed in place. That is a legitimate product but it is a different one.
What moves the price
- Doors. Hinged is the cheaper option; sliding adds the track, the frame and around £400 to £900 for a typical run.
- Interior. Hanging rail and one shelf is the base. Drawers, shoe racks, pull-out rails and lighting each add.
- Carcass material. Painted MDF is standard. Veneered or solid timber adds 30% to 60%.
- Room geometry. Sloping ceilings, chimney breasts and out-of-square walls add a day or more of scribing.
- Finish. Spray finishing costs more than brush and is usually a separate trade.
What the money buys: built-in wardrobes in bedrooms.
Who quotes for it
753 of the 1,142 carpenters and joiners listed on this site take on fitted wardrobes.
Where most of them are based: Croydon (13), Solihull (10), Ipswich (10), Haringey (10), Sutton (10).
Questions about fitted wardrobes
MDF or solid wood?
MDF for painted carcasses and doors: it is stable, takes paint without grain showing, and does not move with humidity. Solid wood for anything that will be stained or oiled, and for face frames that need to take a knock.
Can a wardrobe be fitted into a sloping loft room?
Yes, and it is the case where fitted earns its cost most clearly. Expect a stepped run of units following the pitch, with drawers or shoe storage in the low section.