How Much Does It Cost to Refit a Small Kitchen?
Refitting a small kitchen (8–12 units) typically costs £3,500–£8,000 in total, including new units, basic worktops and installation labour. Installation labour alone for a small kitchen is usually £1,200–£1,800.
What Is a Small Kitchen?
A small kitchen typically has 8–12 units and serves a 1–2 bedroom property or a compact kitchen space in a larger home. The installation itself takes 3–4 days for a professional kitchen fitter.
Cost Breakdown
- Kitchen units (entry-level, e.g. Wickes or B&Q): £1,500–£3,000
- Kitchen units (mid-range, e.g. Howdens or Magnet): £2,500–£5,000
- Laminate worktop: £200–£500
- Stone worktop: £800–£1,800
- Installation labour: £1,200–£1,800
- Old kitchen removal and disposal: £200–£400
Ways to Reduce Cost
Keeping the existing layout reduces plumbing and electrical relocation costs. Choosing a laminate worktop over stone is one of the biggest savings. Removing the old kitchen yourself (with services properly isolated) also reduces total cost.
Full Cost Guide by Kitchen Size
| Kitchen size | Units | Installation duration | Labour cost 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 |
Getting a Survey Before You Commit to a Budget
A £195 survey, credited back against the installation cost once you book, is the only reliable way to turn a rough budget estimate into a fixed figure — it accounts for your specific room's condition, not just a generic size band.
Is It Worth Refitting a Small Kitchen at All, or Extending?
If your small kitchen is genuinely too small for how you use the space, refitting it with better storage and layout can help, but no amount of clever unit choice will add square footage — that's a separate conversation about knocking through or extending, which is builder's work rather than kitchen fitting.
Related Questions
A small kitchen refit typically takes 1–2 weeks from removal of the old kitchen to full completion, including any plumbing, electrical and tiling work.
Yes. Using entry-level units from a high-street retailer, a laminate worktop and a simple layout keeps costs manageable without compromising on a professional finish.
If your existing unit carcasses are in good condition, a refresh (new doors, worktops and handles) can transform the kitchen at a fraction of the cost of a full refit.
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