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Kitchen renovation cost: what it really costs in 2026
Units, worktops and fitting — from refresh to bespoke.
£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+.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
Popular choices
Shaker doorsSage green and navy cabinetsQuartz worktopsHandleless with under-cabinet lighting
Regulations to know
- 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
Tips from the trade
- 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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