Kitchen renovation cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£5,000 – £40,000
A basic refit starts around £5,000. Mid-range kitchens typically run £10,000–£20,000, and bespoke projects from £20,000 to £40,000+.
Takes2–4 weeksDisruptionNo kitchen for 1–2 weeks mid-job, set up a temporary one
Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| Basic refit | Off-the-shelf units, laminate worktops | £5,000 – £11,000 |
| Mid-range | Better units and appliances, quartz options | £10,000 – £20,000 |
| Bespoke | Made-to-measure, premium appliances | £20,000 – £40,000 |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- Design and measure, layout agreed, services located
- Strip out old units and appliances
- First-fix plumbing, gas and electrics moved to suit
- Walls patched and plastered where needed
- Units fitted, then worktops templated and installed
- Appliances connected; sink and taps plumbed
- Tiling or splashback, second fix and decoration
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £7,800
London (Outer)from £6,800
South Eastfrom £6,000
East of Englandfrom £5,500
South Westfrom £5,200
Scotland (Highlands)from £4,800
West Midlandsfrom £4,700
North Westfrom £4,600
East Midlandsfrom £4,600
Scotland (Central)from £4,600
Yorkshirefrom £4,500
Walesfrom £4,400
North Eastfrom £4,200
Northern Irelandfrom £4,100
Popular choices
Shaker doorsSage green and navy cabinetsQuartz worktopsHandleless with under-cabinet lighting
Rules & regulations
- Gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer
- New circuits or socket moves are notifiable under Part P
- Removing a wall to open up the space needs building regs sign-off and usually a steel
Snap tips
- Keep the sink and hob where they are to save serious money on services
- Worktops are templated after units go in, that pause mid-job is normal
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