Kitchen Fitter Day Rate UK 2026: £180-£380 [By Region]

Q: How much do kitchen fitters charge per day in the UK?

UK kitchen fitters typically charge £180-£280 per day outside London in 2026, rising to £280-£380 in London and the South East.

Q: How much does it cost to fit a full kitchen in the UK?

Labour-only for a full kitchen fit typically costs £1,500-£3,000 for a standard kitchen and £3,000-£5,000+ for a large or complex layout, taking 5-10 days depending on size and whether plumbing and electrics are involved.

A kitchen fit is one of the biggest single jobs most customers will ever pay for in their home, which makes clear, confident pricing essential. Here's what kitchen fitters are charging across the UK in 2026.

Quick Answer: UK kitchen fitter day rates in 2026 typically run £180-£280 outside London and £280-£380 in London. A full kitchen fit (labour only) usually costs £1,500-£3,000 for a standard kitchen.

Kitchen Fitter Day Rate by Region — UK 2026

Region	Day Rate	Hourly Rate
London	£280-£380	£38-£52
South East	£230-£320	£32-£44
Midlands	£190-£280	£26-£38
North	£180-£250	£24-£34
Scotland & Wales	£180-£250	£24-£34

Common Job Prices

Job	Typical Price (Labour Only)	Time
Small kitchen full fit	£1,500-£2,200	4-6 days
Medium/large kitchen full fit	£2,500-£4,500	6-9 days
Worktop replacement only	£250-£500	1 day
Island unit install	£400-£800	1-2 days
Appliance installation (each)	£60-£150	1-2 hours

These are labour-only figures — see our new kitchen cost guide for total project costs including units and appliances.

How to Calculate Your Day Rate

Target take-home: What do you want to earn after tax? E.g. £32,000
Add tax & NI: Roughly 25%. £32,000 + 25% = £40,000
Add business costs: Van, tools, insurance, advertising. Roughly £5,000-£8,000/year. Total: £46,500
Divide by working days: Roughly 220 days a year. £46,500 / 220 ≈ £210/day minimum
Add profit margin: 15-20%. £210 x 1.15 ≈ £240/day

Try our free rate calculator to run your own numbers, then turn the result into a sendable quote with TradeQuoteAI's quoting software.

Day Rate vs Fixed Price

Fixed price is usually the right call for a full kitchen fit, since the kitchen plan gives you a known scope before you start. Day rate suits smaller jobs — a single run of units, a worktop swap, or snagging work where the scope isn't fixed. Whichever you use, always separate labour from any materials you're supplying, so scope changes (like a customer adding an island) are easy to re-quote.

What Increases Kitchen Fitting Prices

Plumbing and electrics — If you're not Gas Safe or Part P certified yourself, factor in a subcontracted plumber/electrician's day rate for sink, dishwasher, and appliance connections.
Structural changes — Removing walls or altering layouts adds significant time and often requires building control sign-off.
Solid worktops — Granite, quartz, and solid wood need templating and specialist fitting, usually subcontracted to a worktop specialist.
Old kitchen removal — Ripping out and disposing of an existing kitchen adds a day in most cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do kitchen fitters charge per day in the UK?

UK kitchen fitters typically charge £180-£280 per day outside London in 2026, rising to £280-£380 in London and the South East.

How much does it cost to fit a full kitchen in the UK?

Labour-only for a full kitchen fit typically costs £1,500-£3,000 for a standard kitchen and £3,000-£5,000+ for a large or complex layout.

Should a kitchen fitter charge day rate or a fixed price?

Fixed price is usually better for a full kitchen fit since the scope is known upfront. Day rate suits smaller jobs where the full scope isn't fixed in advance.

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