Kitchen Renovation Cost in the UK — 2026 Breakdown

2026 price tiers

Tier	All-in cost	What you get
Budget refit	£8,000 – £15,000	Howdens/Wickes carcasses, laminate worktop, mid spec appliances
Mid-range	£18,000 – £35,000	Painted shaker, quartz worktops, integrated appliances
Premium	£40,000 – £80,000+	German handleless, stone worktops, Wolf/Sub-Zero, bespoke joinery

These assume the kitchen stays in the same footprint. Moving plumbing, gas and waste adds £1,500–£5,000.

Where budgets blow

• Worktops: quartz £400–£700/m², porcelain £700–£1,200/m², dekton £900–£1,400/m²
• Appliances: the gap between Bosch Series 4 and Series 8 is usually £3k–£6k for a full set
• Lighting: proper layered lighting (task + ambient + feature) is £1,500–£4,000 installed
• Flooring: engineered oak vs. LVT vs. porcelain — easily a £3k swing

Smart ways to save 10–20%

• Keep the layout — every moved waste pipe costs £200–£500
• Spec mid-range carcasses with premium doors
• Skip integrated fridge/freezer (freestanding is 30–50% cheaper)
• Use one stone supplier for worktop + splashback (single template fee)

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