Updated 25 September 2026
Fitted wardrobes cost UK 2026
The going rate for fitted wardrobes in 2026 is £500–£1,200/m (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£500–£1,200/m
Worked example, 2.4 m run£1,696
Time on site2 days
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Market band source: GotAPal.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| fit | Build and fix carcasses | 3 h per m |
| fit | Hang doors and fit internals | 1.5 h per m |
| fit | Scribe to walls and ceiling | 1 h per m |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcasses, doors and internals per m | £150 Flat-pack carcasses, standard doors — Lowest cost | £300 Rigid carcasses, made-to-measure doors — Built-in look | £550 Bespoke painted doors, oak internals — Top-end finish |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Style? sliding doors · hinged doors · bespoke painted
- Lived in during the work? empty · lived in
Good practice
- Lived-in home: time for dust sheets and moving furniture
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 |
| Possible asbestos (Artex) | textured swirl ceiling where boxing or cutting is planned | Textured ceiling: test for asbestos before cutting |
Questions
How much does fitted wardrobes cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £500–£1,200/m (total, ex VAT), from GotAPal. A worked example of 2.4 m run comes to about £1,124–£2,650 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does fitted wardrobes take?
The worked example of 2.4 m run takes about 2 working days.
What changes the price of fitted wardrobes?
Mainly size and access, plus any prep found on site: uneven walls, uneven floor, possible asbestos (artex).