How much does a new kitchen cost in Swindon? (2026 guide)

It’s the first question almost everyone asks, and the honest answer is “it depends”. That’s not very helpful on its own, so this guide sets out what Swindon homeowners actually spend with us on a new fitted kitchen in 2026, what pushes the price up or down, and how to tell whether a quote is complete.

The short answer

For a fully fitted kitchen in Swindon, including design, units, worktops, appliances, plumbing, electrics, flooring, tiling and labour, most of our customers spend between £12,000 and £35,000.

Kitchen type	Typical total, fitted
Compact kitchen, same layout, laminate worktops, mid-range appliances	£12,000 – £16,000
Medium family kitchen, some layout changes, quartz worktops	£18,000 – £26,000
Large open-plan kitchen with island, premium doors, stone worktops	£27,000 – £35,000+
Refresh: new doors and worktops on existing units	£3,500 – £9,000

These are real ranges from our own projects, not national averages. A kitchen bought from a big-box retailer and fitted by a separate installer can look cheaper on paper, but once you add electrics, plastering, tiling, flooring and waste removal, the gap usually narrows considerably.

Where the money goes

On a typical £22,000 kitchen, the split looks roughly like this:

• Units, doors and panels: 30–35%
• Worktops: 10–20%, depending on material
• Appliances: 10–20%
• Labour (fitting, plumbing, electrics, tiling): 20–25%
• Flooring, tiling and lighting: 5–10%
• Strip-out, waste and making good: around 5%

The two biggest levers are the cabinetry and the worktop. Appliances can swing the budget a lot too: an integrated fridge-freezer, induction hob and two single ovens can easily cost twice as much as a freestanding cooker and fridge.

What makes a kitchen cost more

Changing the layout

Keeping the sink, hob and appliances where they are is the cheapest option. Moving them means new plumbing, waste runs, gas pipes and electrical circuits. Moving a sink to an island, for example, adds plumbing and electrics under the floor.

Removing walls

Knocking a kitchen through to a dining room is very popular in Swindon’s terraces and 1930s semis. It typically adds £3,000 to £7,000 for a structural engineer, steel beam, building control and making good, before any extra units for the larger room.

Door style and finish

Laminate and foil doors are the most affordable. Painted timber doors cost more but can be repainted later. True in-frame kitchens, where the door sits inside a frame, are the most expensive and the most labour-intensive to fit. In-frame-effect doors give a similar look for less.

Worktops

A medium kitchen in laminate might cost £900 to £1,800 for the worktops. The same kitchen in quartz or granite could be £3,000 to £6,500. Our worktops guide explains the pros and cons of each.

The condition of the room

Older homes can bring extra work: lead pipes, outdated wiring, uneven floors or damp. A good survey picks these up before you get a quote, so they don’t become surprises later.

Where you can sensibly save

• Keep the layout if it already works.
• Mix worktops. Use quartz on the main run and laminate or wood elsewhere.
• Reuse appliances that are less than a few years old.
• Fewer wall units. Open shelving or a larder cupboard can replace several wall units and make the room feel bigger.
• Consider a refresh. If your units are sound, new doors and worktops can cost a third of a new kitchen.

Where we would not save: drawer runners and hinges (you use them every day), the sink and tap, and good lighting.

What a proper kitchen quote should include

When you compare quotes, check whether each one includes:

1. Strip-out and waste removal
2. All units, panels, plinths and cornices
3. Worktops, including templating and cut-outs
4. Sink, tap and waste
5. Plumbing and electrical work, with certification
6. Gas work by a Gas Safe registered engineer, if needed
7. Plastering and making good
8. Flooring and tiling
9. Appliance installation
10. A written guarantee on workmanship

If items are missing or listed as “provisional sums”, ask for a firm figure. A fixed, itemised quote is the only way to compare like with like. Ours lists every item, and the price only changes if you change the plan.

How long does it take?

Most kitchens take two to four weeks on site, plus a lead time of six to ten weeks for units and appliances. See our kitchen installation page for a typical day-by-day timeline.

Get a figure for your kitchen

The quickest way to an accurate number is a free design visit. We measure up, talk through options and send you a 3D design with a fixed, itemised quote, so you know exactly what your kitchen will cost before you commit.