How much does a fitted kitchen cost?
I often get asked how much does a fitted kitchen cost, but it’s impossible to give a simple answer. It’s like asking how much does a car cost? Depending on whether you want a ford Fiesta or an Aston Martin, anything from £5,000 to £100,000. Kitchens are the same, based on several criteria.
Effect of fitting on fitted kitchen cost
Your fitted kitchen cost will depend on who does the fitting. If you go to one of the large high street chains, you’ll typically pay around £4,000 for a dry fit. In contrast, most builders charge an average of around £2,000 for a dry fit.
If you buy your kitchen from an independent kitchen showroom, most will offer an optional fitting service. They typically charge similar to builders for fitting.
Please note, the amounts stated above are for just the fitting of the kitchen. They do not include any extra works such as plumbing, electrics, plastering, flooring, tiling, rip out, skip hire, etc. These will all cost extra.
Effect of number of units on fitted kitchen cost
It stands to reason that the number of units you have will affect your fitted kitchen cost. A kitchen with thirty units will cost much more than one with ten units — though not as much as three times as much.
Effect of the type of doors on fitted kitchen cost
The type of door you choose will also affect the price of the units. For instance, if you go for an inexpensive slab style door with a handle, a medium sized 15 unit kitchen should cost around £7,000. However, If you go for a painted wood shaker kitchen, you’ll be looking at about £12,000.
The prices stated above are for just the units. They exclude any worktops, appliances or fitting.
Effect of the type of units on fitted kitchen cost
The type of units you have will also effect the cost. Tall units & drawer units both cost about three times the price of other cupboard. So, if you are looking to keep the cost down, try & keep the number of these units in your design to a minimum.
Effect of the type of worktops on fitted kitchen cost
Worktops come in a wide range of materials, and your choice will affect your fitted kitchen cost. If you go for laminate worktops, they might cost around £600 for an average sized kitchen. However, If you want granite, quartz or Corian, they’ll cost about £3,000.
Effect of the type & brand of appliances on fitted kitchen cost
Though most kitchens have similar appliances, the type and brand will have a big effect on the overall cost.
If you’re on a budget, you might go for a basic single oven, basic 60cm gas hob and basic 60cm chimney hood. You could get this for around £500 from brands like Beko, Indessit, CDA, Caple or Candy. However, if you want higher specification appliances from a higher quality brand such as Bosch, Neff, AEG or Siemens, you could pay more like £1,000.
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