Cost guide
How much does a kitchen renovation cost?
Published UK ranges for fitting a new kitchen.
A full kitchen renovation in the UK is estimated at £11,500-£35,000 on average, with a budget full renovation from around £6,200-£16,800, according to Checkatrade. A kitchen fitter's day rate typically runs £250-£350.
Last updated 17 August 2026
| Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Budget full renovation | £6,200-£16,800 | Total project |
| Overall estimated average | £11,500-£35,000 | Total project |
| Kitchen fitter day rate - quoted as a day rate, not hourly | £250-£350 | Rate |
Source: Checkatrade (updated May 2024)
Worth knowing
This figure is dated May 2026 on Checkatrade's own guide - the oldest source date used across our cost pages - so treat it as a general steer rather than a precise current figure, and get a quote for your actual specification.
These are general UK ranges. We build across the North West, including Darwen, Blackburn and the wider Lancashire and Greater Manchester area - site access, local trade rates and travel distance can move your actual price within (or occasionally outside) the range above.
Key points
- Units, worktops and appliance specification - this is usually where the budget actually goes.
- Whether the layout is changing (moving plumbing/electrics) or a like-for-like refit.
- Whether it's standalone or part of a wider extension or renovation project.
These are general published ranges, not a quote. Get an estimate based on your own project.
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Common questions
How much does a kitchen renovation cost? FAQs
Is this a fixed quote for my kitchen renovation?
No. The figures above are published UK industry ranges from Checkatrade, not a quote for your project. An accurate price depends on a site survey and your specific requirements - get in touch for an estimate based on your own project.
What actually drives the price up or down?
Units, worktops and appliance specification - this is usually where the budget actually goes. Whether the layout is changing (moving plumbing/electrics) or a like-for-like refit.
What's a typical budget full renovation in total project terms?
Budget full renovation typically runs £6,200-£16,800 (total project), based on the sources cited above.
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