How Much Does a Medium Kitchen Cost to Install?
A medium kitchen of 13–20 units typically costs £1,800 to £3,200 to install in the UK, depending on complexity, kitchen type and location. This is for labour only and excludes kitchen units, worktops and appliances.
What Is a Medium Kitchen?
A medium kitchen is typically defined as one with 13–20 units (base and wall combined). This usually covers a kitchen of around 12–18 square metres or an L-shaped or galley kitchen in a 3–4 bedroom property.
What Affects the Installation Cost
- Number of units and their complexity (corner units, tall housing, island)
- Worktop type — laminate is cut on site; stone worktops require a separate template and fitting visit
- Appliance integration — integrated appliances take longer to fit than freestanding
- Old kitchen removal — typically adds £200–£400 to the total
How to Get an Accurate Price
The only reliable way to get an accurate installation price is to have a professional pre-installation survey. A surveyor will assess your kitchen plan, the room conditions and the full scope of work before providing a fixed quote.
Cost Guide Across All Kitchen Sizes
| Kitchen size | Units | Duration | Labour guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 8–12 | 3–4 days | £1,800–£2,800 |
| Medium | 13–20 | 4–6 days | £2,800–£4,200 |
| Large | 21+ | 6–10 days | £4,200–£7,500 |
Where a Medium Kitchen Budget Typically Goes
Within a medium kitchen's labour cost, unit fixing and levelling typically takes the largest share of time, followed by worktop fitting (more if the worktop is stone and requires a separate template visit), then appliance integration and finishing details such as cornice, capping and plinths.
Does an Island Change the Medium Kitchen Bracket?
An island can push a 13-unit kitchen toward the top of the medium bracket or into the large bracket in terms of time, even though the total unit count looks moderate, because islands typically require additional plumbing and electrical routing under the floor and more complex worktop joints.
Related Questions
Usually yes, for a laminate or wood worktop cut on site. Stone worktops require a separate template visit and fitting appointment, which may be quoted separately.
A medium kitchen of 13–20 units typically takes 4–6 days for a professional kitchen fitter.
Not always — check whether your quote is inclusive or exclusive of VAT, particularly if the fitter is not VAT registered.
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