Kitchen Renovation in London: Cost, Timescale and What Is Included
Updated 3 November 2026 · London Handyman Pro
A kitchen renovation in London usually costs from about £10,000 for a budget refit and about £18,000 to £35,000 for a mid-range kitchen. The units, worktops and appliances you choose, and whether pipes, gas or electrics have to move, decide where you land in that range. Bespoke kitchens cost more and are priced individually. Prices are a guide only, so contact us for an exact quote for your kitchen.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in London?
These guide prices cover the whole job: strip-out, fitting, worktops, tiling or splashback, making good and decorating, plus the units and appliances at the level described. They are averages of published London cost guides and contractor price lists checked in November 2026.
| Type of renovation | Guide price | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Budget refit | from about £10,000 | Flat-pack or standard units in the same layout, laminate worktops, standard appliances, minimal changes to pipes and sockets |
| Mid-range renovation | about £18,000 to £35,000 | Better units, solid wood, quartz or composite worktops, new appliances, some layout changes, new flooring |
| Fitting only (you supply the kitchen) | see kitchen fitting prices | We install units, worktops and appliances you have already bought |
If you only want a facelift, new doors, a new worktop and a splashback can change the look of a tired kitchen for a fraction of a full renovation. We price those jobs by the hour or day: about £100 per hour, about £400 for a half day and about £800 for a full day.
What makes a London kitchen renovation cost more?
- Moving things. A sink, hob or dishwasher on a new wall means new pipework, waste runs and often a new electrical circuit. Keeping the layout is the biggest single saving.
- Worktops. Laminate is cut and fitted on the day. Stone and quartz are templated after the units go in and fitted a week or two later.
- Walls. Removing a wall to open up a kitchen may need a structural engineer and building control sign-off, and in a flat the freeholder’s consent.
- Electrics and gas. New circuits and work that Part P makes notifiable must be done or certified by a registered electrician, and any gas connection by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Access. Upper floor flats with no lift, narrow stairs or no parking add time to deliveries and waste removal.
What does a kitchen renovation include with London Handyman Pro?
- Plan and quote. Send us your plan, unit list and photos of the room, or we visit, and we give you a fixed price and a timescale.
- Strip-out. We remove the old kitchen, cap services safely and prepare the walls and floor.
- First fix. Pipework and new sockets go in. We are licensed for gas and electrical work, so new circuits, sockets and gas connections are done by our own team as part of the same job.
- Fit. Units, worktops, sink and appliances are installed level and square.
- Finish. Tiling or splashback, plastering, flooring and decorating, then silicone, plinths and a clean handover.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Fitting a standard kitchen in the same layout usually takes a few days on site once everything has arrived. A full renovation with new electrics, plastering, flooring and decorating usually runs to two to four weeks, plus the wait for templated stone worktops. Order units and appliances early: a common delay is a missing cabinet or a back-ordered appliance.
What should you prepare before asking for a quote?
- A plan from your kitchen supplier, or rough measurements of each wall with windows and doors marked.
- The appliance list, with which ones are integrated.
- Photos of the existing kitchen, the boiler, the consumer unit and the floor.
- For a flat: a copy of the lease terms on alterations, and the managing agent’s rules on working hours, lifts and parking.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need building regulations approval for a new kitchen?
Not usually for a like for like replacement. You do need it when the work includes notifiable electrical work, such as a new circuit, which a registered electrician can self-certify, or structural changes such as removing a load-bearing wall. Gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Can you fit a kitchen I bought myself?
Yes. We fit flat-pack and rigid kitchens bought from any supplier. Check the delivery against the unit list before the fitting day so nothing is missing.
Can I use my kitchen during the renovation?
Not for most of it. Plan on a temporary kettle, microwave and fridge in another room for the weeks the kitchen is stripped out.
Is a kitchen facelift worth it instead of a full renovation?
Often, if the carcasses are sound and the layout works. New doors, a worktop and a splashback cost a fraction of a full renovation and can be done in a day or two.
How do I get an exact price?
Send us your plan and photos through the contact page or call 0800 102 6422. Prices on this page are a guide only, so contact us for an exact quote.
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