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Kitchen Renovation Cost Calculator
Estimates kitchen remodel cost including cabinets, worktops, and appliances
Updated 13 May 2026 · Live
What this tool does
Estimates kitchen remodel cost including cabinets, worktops, and appliances.
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How the kitchen renovation cost calculator works
Estimates kitchen remodel cost including cabinets, worktops, and appliances. The calculator takes your dimensions and supplier rates, applies a standard UK trade formula, and returns a quantity with an indicative cost. Every figure is an estimate — site conditions always move the final number.
What the build rate covers
The build rate is an all-in figure per square metre — labour, materials, plant, and the contractor's overhead and margin in one number. It varies with specification, access, and region, so the default here is a starting point you can replace with a real quote. The contingency percentage then sits on top to absorb costs that only surface once work begins.
What this tool does not do
It does not replace a professional quote, factor regional pricing, assess structural adequacy, or confirm Building Regulations compliance. Those remain the responsibility of a suitably qualified designer, surveyor, or your building control officer.
On-site considerations for kitchen renovation cost
Extractor ventilation and electrical circuits must meet Approved Documents F and P. A new cooker hood above 400 m³/h typically needs dedicated ducting, not recirculation.
Building Regulations and compliance
Kitchen electrical work (new circuits, additional sockets beyond a same-circuit extension) is notifiable under Part P. Use a Competent Person Scheme electrician to self-certify. When in doubt, a pre-application enquiry to the local authority can give early clarity, which tends to be less costly than retrospective correction.
Before you order
Order sanitaryware, worktops, and cabinets on the same lead time so site sequence does not stall. Worktops typically sit at 4–6 weeks from template to delivery. Cross-checking the calculator’s output against a supplier quote helps catch differences in pricing assumptions — ask for exact product specifications (grade, finish, batch number) and confirm delivery timescales against your programme.
Adjusting the defaults
Every input in this calculator is editable. Enter your own area, build rate, contingency, and tax rate — the output recalculates instantly. If the defaults feel off for your region or project type, your own numbers always override them.
Using this kitchen renovation cost calculator alongside other BuildMetricLab tools
This calculator works best as part of a planning workflow. Pair the quantity with our project contingency, labour-hours, and material-cost calculators to build a complete estimate before you pick up the phone to a supplier. All BuildMetricLab tools run entirely in your browser — no sign-up, no data sent anywhere, and every formula is shown on-page so you can audit the maths.
Sources & methodology
This calculator estimates total kitchen renovation cost as the area you enter multiplied by an all-in build rate, with your contingency percentage and an editable VAT rate (20% by default) added on top, matching the displayed formula. The build rate is editable: it defaults to a typical mid-spec figure per square metre — covering labour, materials, plant, and the contractor's margin — and the tooltip shows budget and premium tiers to bracket a range. Replacing it with a quote from your own builder gives the most accurate result. This is a planning-level estimate; site conditions, access, and local rates move the final figure.
Frequently asked questions
Are kitchen renovation cost calculator results accurate enough to order materials?
Use them as a starting estimate only. Verifying the final quantity with your supplier or contractor before ordering is good practice — site conditions, specification and local rates all affect the true figure.
What build rate should I enter?
The field defaults to a typical mid-spec rate per square metre. A quote from your own builder gives the most accurate figure, and the budget and premium tiers shown in the tooltip help bracket a likely range. Contingency is a separate input that covers unforeseen costs on top of the base rate.
Does this replace professional advice?
No. This tool is a planning estimator. For works that affect structure, Building Regulations, Party Wall, gas, electrics, drainage to a sewer, or similar, consult a suitably qualified professional.
Can I change the unit prices?
Yes — every price field is editable. Plug in your supplier's quote to get a total that matches your project.
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