UK Kitchen Renovation Costs: Complete Guide
How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK?
UK kitchen renovation costs typically range from £5,000 to £10,000 for a basic refresh, £10,000 to £25,000 for a mid-range kitchen and £25,000 to £50,000 or more for a high-end installation with premium appliances and bespoke cabinetry.
What this covers: Cabinetry, worktops, appliances, sink and tap, splashbacks, flooring, and the associated plumbing, electrical and fitting work.
What changes the cost: Kitchen size and layout, cabinetry and worktop specification, appliance choice, whether services are moved, and the regional labour market.
These are indicative planning ranges for 2026 UK pricing, not contractor quotations or confirmed final costs. Property size, condition, location and specification all affect the final figure. Use the RenoCost renovation calculator for a range based on your own property, or obtain detailed written quotations before committing.
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Start Your EstimateA kitchen renovation is one of the most impactful home improvements you can make. Costs vary significantly depending on the size of your kitchen, the quality of units and appliances, and whether you need structural changes. This guide provides realistic UK kitchen renovation costs.
How This Estimate Is Built
Estimates are calculated from published UK cost benchmarks and RenoCost's own per-module cost assumptions, adjusted by postcode-based pricing region. Outputs are shown as low, mid and high ranges for initial planning, not contractor quotations. Every input is a deliberate user choice; no defaults are applied. Always obtain written quotations before committing to a project.
Average UK Kitchen Renovation Costs
Kitchen renovation costs in the UK range from around £5,000 for a basic refresh to £50,000 or more for a complete high-end installation with premium appliances and bespoke cabinetry.
Budget Kitchen
£5,000-£10,000
typical range
Mid-Range Kitchen
£10,000-£25,000
typical range
Premium Kitchen
£25,000-£50,000+
typical range
What Affects Kitchen Renovation Costs?
- • Size of the kitchen
- • Quality of units and worktops
- • Appliance specification
- • Electrical and plumbing changes
- • Flooring and lighting
- • Regional labour rates
What's Typically Included
A standard kitchen renovation usually includes removal of old units, installation of new cabinetry and worktops, sink and tap installation, basic electrical work for sockets and lighting, and tiling or splashback installation. Higher-end projects may include underfloor heating, integrated appliances and custom storage solutions.
Kitchen Cost Guides
From the Insights
UK Renovation Cost Index 2026
How material and labour costs have shifted across the UK this year.
Average Costs by Region
Regional benchmarks comparing kitchen and renovation costs across UK regions.
Hidden Costs Homeowners Miss
The line items that quietly inflate kitchen and renovation budgets.
Live UK Renovation Data
Live, anonymised kitchen activity from completed RenoCost calculator sessions — updated automatically.
How We Calculate Costs
RenoCost estimates are calculated from published UK cost benchmarks and RenoCost's documented per-module cost assumptions. The model adjusts these assumptions using the property characteristics, selected renovation scope, finish level and broad postcode-based pricing region, then presents a low, mid and high planning range.
- Published UK benchmarks — macro reference points for construction costs and materials and labour trends, used to sense-check RenoCost's own assumptions.
- RenoCost's per-module assumptions — cost and duration assumptions for each renovation module, reviewed and updated periodically by the RenoCost team.
- Estimate ranges — low, mid and high bands set to reflect the realistic spread between competitive and premium specifications, rather than a single fixed price.
Data confidence note
Completed calculator estimates are used to produce anonymous renovation-planning insights. They are not contractor quotations, invoices or confirmed final project costs. RenoCost estimates are intended for initial planning and budgeting. Property condition, specification, access, contractor availability and site-specific requirements can change the final cost. Always obtain detailed written quotations before committing to a project.
Regional adjustments are applied based on postcode area to reflect broad differences in local labour and material rates. See our Method Glossary for definitions of the terms used here.