Updated 25 September 2026
Kitchen fit cost UK 2026
The going rate for kitchen fit in 2026 is £100–£150/unit (labour only). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£100–£150/unit
Worked example, 15 unit£2,716
Time on site7.5 days
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Market band source: MyJobQuote.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| units | Fit units, doors and handles | 2.5 h per unit |
| units | Plinths, end panels and cornice | 0.3 h per unit |
| tops | Fit integrated appliances | 1.5 h per unit |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixings, legs, clips and sealant per unit | £4 Standard fixings — Hangs and levels units | £6 Heavy-duty fixings and brackets — Wall units stay put | £10 Plus soft-close upgrades — Premium feel |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Worktop? laminate · solid wood · stone or quartz (by others) big effect
- Worktop length (m)?
- Rip out the old kitchen? no · yes big effect
- Integrated appliances?
- Lived in during the work? empty · lived in
Good practice
- Lived-in home: time for dust sheets and moving furniture
- Laminate worktops: jig-cut mason's mitres
- Solid wood: oil all faces and allow for movement
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Uneven walls | bowing walls behind units or skirting | Out-of-true walls: extra scribing time |
| Uneven floor | visible slopes, gaps under skirting | Uneven floor: extra packing and levelling time |
| Damp floor | tide marks, mould at floor edges | Moisture test the slab. Moisture-test before timber goes down |
| Possible asbestos (Artex) | textured swirl ceiling where boxing or cutting is planned | Textured ceiling: test for asbestos before cutting |
Questions
How much does kitchen fit cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £100–£150/unit (labour only), from MyJobQuote. A worked example of 15 unit comes to about £2,449–£3,174 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does kitchen fit take?
The worked example of 15 unit takes about 7.5 working days.
What changes the price of kitchen fit?
Mainly worktop, rip out the old kitchen, plus any prep found on site: uneven walls, uneven floor, damp floor, possible asbestos (artex).