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Worktop replacement cost: what it really costs in 2026
Per metre, laminate to quartz.
£200 – £600 /m
Laminate worktops start around £200 per metre fitted. Solid wood runs about £360/m and quartz £600/m.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate | Huge choice, easy care | £200 /m |
| Solid wood | Warm, needs oiling | £360 /m |
| Quartz | Stone look, zero fuss | £600 /m |
What actually happens
- Existing tops measured; stone is templated precisely
- Sink and hob disconnected
- Old worktops off (units stay put)
- New tops fitted, joints bonded and cut-outs made
- Sink and hob re-fitted and connected
- Sealed against walls; splashbacks made good
Popular choices
White and marble-effect quartzOak block with routed drainersMatching upstands instead of tiles
Regulations to know
- Reconnecting gas hobs needs a Gas Safe engineer — plan them into the day
- No other regulations apply
Tips from the trade
- Stone is templated after the old tops come off — the few days' gap is normal, not a delay
- New worktops + door swap delivers 80% of a new-kitchen look for a fraction of the cost
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