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Kitchen fitting cost calculator for UK fitters and builders.
Count the units, check the published labour figures, then price it from your own day rate.
Quick answer
Pick the kitchen size, count the units and see what published UK labour figures suggest homeowners pay a fitter. Checkatrade's 2026 guide puts fitting an average-sized family kitchen at around £3,500 for labour (range £2,000 to £6,000), units at about £120 each, and a kitchen fitter at £280 to £360 a day. Then put in your own days, day rate, sundries and subcontractors to see your price. The average is a sense-check. Your price comes from your own rates.
Source note: Figures come from Checkatrade's "How much does kitchen fitting cost in 2026?" (main table last updated October 2026). They are labour only and don't include the kitchen, appliances or accessories. VAT points come from HMRC VAT Notice 708 (last updated 26 August 2026) and GOV.UK's VAT rates page. Figures checked 26 October 2026. Checkatrade calls them ballpark averages.
Kitchen fitting cost calculator
Count the units and the days before you write the quote.
Published labour figure for this size
£3,500
Units at the published per-unit rate
£1,440
Checkatrade labour-only averages (2026). What homeowners typically pay a fitter, not your cost.
The per-unit rate covers fitting units only. The size figure is the whole fit: strip-out, units, worktops, sink, taps, appliances, and tiling or plastering if asked for.
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Published labour figures
Checkatrade (main table last updated October 2026):
| Item | Unit | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit an average-sized family kitchen | per job | £2,000 to £6,000 | £3,500 |
| Worktop fitting | per job | £300 to £1,000 | £500 |
| Kitchen fitter | per day | £280 to £360 | £320 |
| Skip hire for kitchen removal | per week | £200 to £250 | £225 |
By size, for a mid-range kitchen: small (8 cabinets, 3 appliances) £2,000, medium (12 cabinets, 3 appliances) £3,500, large (16 cabinets, 3 appliances) £5,000. Checkatrade gives about £120 per unit, around £37 an hour for a fitter, and an average of 10 days (2 full weeks) on site. London and the South East are typically higher.
What the fitter's price covers, and what it doesn't
Checkatrade says a fitter's price usually covers removing the old kitchen, fitting units and worktops, installing sinks, taps and appliances, and painting, plastering and tiling if requested. It says a fitter won't collect or store the kitchen or supply missing parts. A plumber, an electrician, a Gas Safe engineer and a builder for any structural work are usually extra.
Put each of these on its own line, or list it as an exclusion. Homeowners are told to ask for an itemised quote, so give them one. To lay it out, use the kitchen quote template.
Small jobs to price as their own lines
From the same guide: sink installation £100 to £300; a like-for-like oven around £150; about six recessed spotlights around £200; under-cabinet lighting (about four lights) around £265; a kitchen extractor fan around £60 to install; tiling labour around £300 a day; a painter and decorator around £300 a day. Use them to check your own lines, not to copy.
Day rate, days and VAT
The calculator prices labour as days × your day rate. If you don't know your day rate yet, work it out first with the day rate calculator. VAT: HMRC VAT Notice 708 says work to an existing building is normally standard-rated (20%). For wording, see VAT quote wording.
FAQ
How much should I charge to fit a kitchen?
Checkatrade's 2026 guide puts the labour for an average-sized family kitchen at around £3,500, with a range of £2,000 to £6,000. Your price should come from your own days and day rate, plus subcontractors and sundries.
How much does a kitchen fitter charge per day in the UK?
Checkatrade gives £280 to £360 a day, or about £37 an hour, with London and the South East typically higher.
How much is kitchen fitting per unit?
Checkatrade gives about £120 per unit or cabinet, depending on the units' specification and style.
How long does it take to fit a kitchen?
Checkatrade gives an average of 10 days, or 2 full weeks, depending on size and scope.
Does the price include the kitchen?
Not in these figures. Checkatrade's are labour only. Price supply separately, or state that the client supplies the kitchen.
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