What Is Kitchen Installation Cost Per Unit?
Kitchen installation typically costs £120–£280 per unit depending on cabinet type, complexity and retailer. Tall larder units and corner units take longer to fit. A survey from Install My Kitchen provides an accurate per-unit cost for your specific kitchen.
- Standard base and wall units: approximately £130–£180 per unit
- Corner units and larder towers: £200–£280 per unit
- IKEA flat-pack adds time and cost vs pre-assembled units
- Per-unit pricing is a guide — total cost depends on overall complexity
Kitchen Installation Cost Per Unit
Per-unit pricing is a useful way to estimate kitchen installation cost when you know how many units your kitchen contains. As a guide for the Coventry and Warwickshire area:
- Standard base units (600mm, 500mm, 300mm): £130–£160 per unit
- Standard wall units: £120–£150 per unit
- Corner base units (L-shaped or carousel): £200–£250 per unit
- Tall larder units: £180–£220 per unit
- Island base units: £160–£200 per unit
- IKEA flat-pack units (all types): Add 15–25% to the above for assembly time
Why Per-Unit Pricing Is a Guide, Not a Quote
Per-unit pricing gives a useful ballpark but should not be treated as a firm quote. The total installation cost also includes worktop fitting, appliance installation, trims and finishing elements, and the overall complexity of the layout. A kitchen with 15 standard units in a simple galley arrangement will cost less per unit than a 15-unit kitchen with an island, a bank of integrated appliances, and complex corner storage systems.
How to Get an Accurate Price
The most accurate way to price your kitchen installation is through our pre-installation survey. Our surveyor will review your kitchen plan, assess your room, count and categorise all units, and provide a fixed installation quote. The survey costs £195 and is credited back when you confirm your installation date.
Related Questions
Count every door opening as one unit. A 1000mm base unit with two doors counts as two units in most retailer specifications. Your kitchen plan or retailer order confirmation will show the total unit count.
No — worktop fitting is priced separately as it depends on the material, number of joints, and cutouts required. It is included in our survey quote as a separate line item.
Appliances are not counted as units in the same way, but appliance installation is included in our quotes. The number and type of integrated appliances does affect the overall installation price.
Fewer, larger units can mean fewer carcasses to level and fix, which may reduce time slightly. However, the overall savings are modest compared to other factors such as kitchen size and complexity.
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