DonereelHow much does kitchen fitting cost in 2026?
Updated November 2026 · UK prices
Labour to fit an average UK kitchen is usually about £1,700 to £3,000 in 2026. Kitchen fitters typically charge £200 to £350 a day, or around £100 to £150 per unit. With units, worktops and other trades, a full kitchen renovation commonly lands between £6,000 and £17,000.
| Item | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Kitchen fitter day rate | £200 – £350 a day |
| Fitting per unit | £100 – £150 per unit |
| Fitting labour, average kitchen | £1,700 – £3,000 |
| Removing the old kitchen | £250 – £600 |
| Plumbing (moving or extending supplies) | £300 – £800 |
| Tiled splashback (labour, per m²) | £40 – £60 |
| Full kitchen renovation, all in | £6,000 – £17,000 |
Ballpark figures including VAT where charged. Every job is different: get a written quote.
What is usually in a fitting quote
- Assembling and fixing base and wall units, end panels, plinths and cornice.
- Cutting and fitting worktops (stone and quartz are usually templated and fitted by the supplier).
- Fitting the sink, hob, oven and integrated appliances mechanically. Gas and new circuits need a Gas Safe engineer and an electrician.
What pushes the price up
- More units and tall housings: the number of cabinets is the biggest driver of fitting time.
- Moving the sink, hob or appliances to a new wall.
- Uneven walls and floors that need packing, levelling or plastering.
- London and the South East, where day rates are often £280 to £400.
How long it takes
Most kitchens take 5 to 10 working days to fit once the old one is out, plus a wait for stone worktops to be templated and made.
How to choose a kitchen fitter
- Watch kitchens they have finished: door gaps, worktop joins and the cuts around sockets tell you a lot.
- Ask whether they price per unit or by the day, and what is excluded.
- Check who handles gas, electrics, plastering and tiling, and whether that is in the price.
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Questions
How much does a kitchen fitter charge per day in the UK?
Usually £200 to £350 a day in 2026, with London and the South East at the top of that range or above it.
How much does it cost to fit kitchen units?
Many fitters charge about £100 to £150 per unit. Fitting labour for an average kitchen is typically £1,700 to £3,000.
How long does it take to fit a kitchen?
Around 5 to 10 working days for most kitchens, plus any wait for stone worktops.
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