Kitchen renovation costs in Wales 2026
A kitchen renovation is the single most impactful home improvement for property value. In Wales, kitchen renovation costs are broadly 10–20% below Southeast England equivalents.
Full kitchen renovation costs (supply and fit) in Wales:
| Specification | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Budget (flat-pack units, laminate worktops) | £4,000–8,000 |
| Mid-range (semi-rigid units, stone or quartz worktops) | £8,000–16,000 |
| High-end (rigid units, full quartz/granite, integrated appliances) | £16,000–35,000+ |
| Bespoke handmade kitchen | £25,000–80,000+ |
These ranges assume a standard kitchen layout with no structural changes. Moving or extending into another room adds significantly.
Labour costs in Wales for kitchen installation (excluding units and appliances): £1,500–4,000 for a standard kitchen.
Budget vs premium kitchens
Budget kitchens use flat-pack units (Ikea SEKTION, B&Q Goodhome, Wickes) with laminate or post-form worktops. Total supply cost for a medium kitchen is typically £1,500–3,000 before labour. Quality has improved significantly, a good-quality flat-pack kitchen installed properly looks excellent.
Mid-range kitchens use semi-rigid or rigid door kitchens from companies like Howdens, Symphony, or Masterclass. Costs are £3,000–8,000 supply-only for a medium kitchen. Paired with a silestone or quartz worktop (£600–1,800 supply-only for a medium kitchen), this is the most popular specification in Cardiff and South Wales.
High-end kitchens from Wren, Sheraton, Magnet's top ranges, or designer brands use rigid-box construction with soft-close hinges, full-extension drawer boxes, and premium finishes. Supply cost for a medium kitchen: £8,000–20,000+.
Appliances are separate: a mid-range integrated hob, oven, extractor, dishwasher, and fridge-freezer costs £2,000–4,000 from brands like Bosch, Neff, or Siemens.
Tradespeople involved
A full kitchen renovation in Wales involves:
- Kitchen fitter, assembles and installs units, worktops, appliances
- Plumber, relocating or adapting sink and dishwasher connections
- Electrician, new sockets, cooker circuit, extractor hood wiring
- Plasterer, making good after removing old kitchen and fittings
- Tiler, splashback tiling
- Decorator, painting walls and ceiling after works
Many kitchen companies in Cardiff and South Wales offer a full supply, install, and finish service where all trades are managed in-house. This simplifies project management but typically costs 10–20% more than managing trades separately.
Saving money on your kitchen
Use a kitchen designer's supply with independent fitters, Buying your kitchen from the supplier but using an independent fitter (rather than the supplier's own installation team) often saves 15–25%. Independent kitchen fitters in Wales typically charge £800–2,000 for installation.
Keep the layout, Moving the sink, hob, or extractor hood ducting position adds plumbing, electrical, and builder costs. Keeping the same positions is significantly cheaper.
Quartz vs solid oak worktops, Quartz is harder-wearing, lower maintenance, and often cheaper than solid wood worktops. Porcelain slab worktops are a growing alternative.
Budget for connection costs, Plumbing and electrical connection costs are often underquoted in kitchen packages. Budget separately: plumbing connections £300–700, electrical connections £400–800.
Get the kitchen delivered early, Supply chain delays on kitchen components are common. Order and check delivery 2–4 weeks before installation is due to start. Damaged units discovered during installation cause expensive delays.