Kitchen installation: Costs & Planning

What is kitchen installation?

Kitchen installation covers removing the old kitchen, preparing the room, fitting new units and worktops, connecting plumbing and appliances, and finishing with tiling and flooring. We supply kitchens or fit ones you have bought.

Newly fitted navy shaker kitchen with oak worktops and a butler sink

A good kitchen fit is mostly preparation: straight walls, level floors, services in the right place and an extraction route that works. Our teams handle the full sequence including electrics and gas connections by suitably registered engineers.

Typical time on site: 2 to 4 weeks
Guide price: £3,000 to £40,000
Building regulations: Some work notifiable

What is included?

Design and layout check
Removal and disposal of the old kitchen
Plumbing, electrics and gas alterations
Plastering and making good
Units, worktops, sink and appliance fitting
Splashback tiling and flooring

How much does kitchen installation cost?

A mid-range kitchen supplied and fitted in a typical three-bedroom house costs around £10,000 to £20,000 including VAT.

Kitchen installation	Guide price incl. VAT
Fit only (your units)	£3,000 to £7,000
Supply and fit, mid-range	£10,000 to £20,000
Supply and fit, high-end	£20,000 to £40,000

Unit: per kitchen. Guide ranges only; your price is fixed in writing after the survey.

Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your size and specification, or see all guide prices.

Does kitchen installation need planning permission?

England

A new kitchen does not need planning permission. Some electrical work must be notified under building regulations, and gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Wales

A new kitchen does not need planning permission. Notifiable electrical work and Gas Safe registered gas work rules apply.

Scotland

A new kitchen does not need planning permission. Some alterations, such as new drainage or structural work, may need a building warrant.

Northern Ireland

A new kitchen does not need planning permission. Electrical and gas work must be done by suitably qualified and registered engineers.

What about building regulations?

New circuits and some electrical work are notifiable, gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and extraction must meet ventilation requirements.

What should I think about before starting?

Worktops in stone or quartz are templated after the units go in, adding a week or two.
Moving the sink may need a new waste route or pump.
Induction hobs often need a dedicated circuit.
Extraction ducted outside works far better than recirculation.

How does the project run?

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Questions about kitchen installation

How much does a new kitchen cost to fit?

Fitting only usually costs £3,000 to £7,000; supply and fit is typically £10,000 to £40,000 including VAT.

How long does a kitchen installation take?

Usually 2 to 4 weeks including worktop templating.

Can you fit a kitchen I have bought?

Yes, we fit kitchens from any supplier.

Do I need building regulations for a new kitchen?

Some electrical work and any structural changes must be approved or notified.

Will I be without water?

Only briefly while the sink is connected; we keep downtime short.

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Where do we build kitchen installation?

We take on kitchen installation across England, Wales, mainland Scotland and Northern Ireland. Choose your area: