Units, worktops, sink and tap, splashback tiles, pipes, sockets and lights. A guide from UK builders merchants' public prices, checked on 28 October 2026. Materials only, VAT included. It is not a quote.
How big is the kitchen?
| Basic | Mid range | |
|---|---|---|
| Small, about 3m of units | £997 to £1,230 | £1,229 to £1,462 |
| Medium, an L shape about 5m | £1,625 to £1,962 | £1,961 to £2,297 |
| Large, about 7m or more | £2,277 to £2,723 | £2,722 to £3,167 |
The other answers at their usual setting: Medium, an L shape about 5m; Yes, a tiled splashback; Basic: everyday, plain and practical.
Where the money goes
| Units and worktops | £1,410 to £1,626 |
| Sink and tap | £85 to £165 |
| Splashback tiles | £77 to £88 |
| Pipes, sockets and lights | £53 to £84 |
What is included
| Base unit 600mm mid range | 7 | £707 to £812 |
| Wall unit 600mm mid range | 5 | £495 to £550 |
| Kitchen worktop laminate 3m | 2 x length | £208 to £264 |
| Kitchen sink stainless steel single bowl with drainer | 1 | £60 to £95 |
| Kitchen sink mixer tap mid range | 1 | £24 to £70 |
| Ceramic wall tiles mid range 3m2 behind the worktop, plus 10% for cuts | 3.3m2 | £39 to £47 |
| Tile adhesive ready mixed 15kg | 1 x tub | £18 to £21 |
| Grout 5kg | 1 x bag | £19 to £21 |
| Silicone sealant sanitary 310ml | 2 x tube | £10 to £16 |
| Push-fit pipe 15mm 3m | 1 x length | £5 to £6 |
| Waste pipe 40mm 3m | 1 x length | £5 to £7 |
| Isolation valve 15mm | 2 | £2 to £7 |
| Double socket white | 3 | £4 to £17 |
| LED downlight fire rated | 4 | £24 to £32 |
How we worked it out
- A kitchen with an L shape, about 5m of units: 7 base units, 5 wall units and 2 worktop lengths.
- Units are priced as standard 600mm carcasses with doors. Corner, tall and end units cost more.
- Materials only, VAT included. Appliances, flooring, handles, labour and taking out the old kitchen are not included.
- Basic uses the lower half of each price range.
Get it done
Post the job and up to five ID-checked local traders quote for the whole thing, labour and materials together. Your money is held and released stage by stage, only when you sign each one off.
Questions
How much will a new kitchen cost?
The materials for a typical new kitchen come to about £1,625 to £1,962, VAT included. Labour is on top, and traders quote for it. The figure is a guide from merchants' public prices, not a quote.
Where do the prices come from?
From the public websites of UK merchants such as Screwfix, Toolstation, Wickes, Travis Perkins and Victorian Plumbing, checked on 28 October 2026. Each item has a low and a high price; the basic finish uses the lower half and mid range the upper half.
Does it include labour?
No. These are materials only. Post the job on Mazdurr and up to five ID-checked local traders quote for the whole thing, with your money held until you sign each stage off.