Cost guide
How much does kitchen fitting cost?
Kitchen fitting labour costs £1,500 to £5,000 for a standard UK kitchen, separate from the units and appliances. Most quotes for a ten to fifteen unit kitchen land between £2,000 and £3,500.
Typical prices
Ranges, not quotes. A quote depends on your room.
| Work | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Fitting only, 10 to 15 units | £1,500 to £3,000 |
| Fitting only, 20+ units | £3,000 to £5,000 |
| Removing and disposing of an old kitchen | £300 to £600 |
| Laminate worktop, cut and jointed on site | £150 to £350 per run |
| Stone worktop, templated and fitted | £1,500 to £4,000 supplied |
Ask whether the quote is labour only or supply and fit. The two are commonly confused and the difference is most of the budget.
What moves the price
- Unit count. Most fitters price per unit or per day; twenty units is roughly double the labour of ten.
- Worktop. Laminate is cut on site and included. Stone is templated and fitted by the supplier, adding cost and a week's gap.
- Removing the old kitchen, and making good behind it.
- Whether walls and floors are square and level. An old house adds packing and scribing time.
- Plumbing and electrical work, usually separate trades.
What the money buys: fitting a flat-pack or rigid kitchen.
Who quotes for it
226 of the 1,142 carpenters and joiners listed on this site take on kitchen fitting.
Where most of them are based: Leeds (6), Bolton (6), Liverpool (5), Leicester (5), Dundee (5).
Questions about kitchen fitting
Does the fitter do plumbing and electrics?
Usually not. Most kitchen fitters are carpenters who work alongside a plumber and an electrician. Ask early who is booking them.
Can I keep my existing worktop?
Sometimes, if the new units are the same depth and the cut-outs line up. It is worth asking before assuming, because a matching worktop is a large saving.