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Kitchen cost estimator UK

Free UK kitchen cost estimator for renovation planning

Answer a few questions and see an indicative UK planning range, free, with no account required.

Indicative UK planning range, not a supplier quote. Final costs depend on specification, location, property condition and supplier quotations.

Prefer more detail first? Read the cost drivers methodology

Illustration of a contemporary UK kitchen for renovation budget planning

Choose a route

Choose Quick range, Detailed estimate or Create a project

Every route produces an indicative UK planning range. Use Quick range for a fast start, Detailed estimate for a broader breakdown, or Create a project when you are ready to keep the record.

  • Quick range

    Information required
    A few baseline choices about scale and scope.
    What you receive
    An indicative UK planning range in minutes.
    Account
    No account required.
    Can I save the result?
    You can continue into a project later if you want.
    Is it a quote?
    A planning range to orient spend before supplier quotes.
    Get a free cost range
  • Detailed estimate

    Information required
    More category choices across products, labour and extras. Plans and exact dimensions are not required.
    What you receive
    A broader planning breakdown with assumptions visible.
    Account
    No account required for the estimate itself.
    Can I save the result?
    Reviewed answers can carry into project setup.
    Is it a quote?
    A fuller planning breakdown before you gather quotes.
    Start detailed estimate
  • Create a project

    Information required
    Detailed estimate answers, then a review of what can carry forward.
    What you receive
    A path into checklist suggestions, spending categories and notes in a project.
    Account
    Uses a free homeowner account to save the project.
    Can I save the result?
    Yes: the point of this route is a lasting project record.
    Is it a quote?
    A planning range that can seed your live project record.
    Start my free project

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Kitchen spend rarely sits in one line item. The estimator groups likely costs so you can see the whole picture.

Cost coverage

What the estimate can cover

Kitchen spend rarely sits in one line item. The estimator groups likely costs so you can see the whole picture before quotes arrive in different formats.

Budget breakdown collage for kitchen renovation spend

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Group
Kitchen products
Focus
Core kitchen products

Kitchen products

The core items commonly selected and ordered for the room.

  • Kitchen units and internal storage

    Carcases, doors, panels, plinths, fillers and common internal organisers for a UK kitchen run.

  • Worktops and upstands

    Worktop material, templating allowance and upstands where they form part of the kitchen order.

  • Appliances and ventilation

    Cooking, cooling, dishwashing and extraction items that may need compatible services and clearances.

  • Sink, tap and waste kit

    Sink bowl, tap, traps and common plumbing consumables linked to the kitchen fit.

Surfaces and finishes

The visible layers that complete the kitchen around the main fit.

  • Kitchen flooring

  • Splashback and wall finishes

  • Lighting

  • Decorating and finishing

Fitting and services

Labour and service allowances that need coordination on site.

  • Fitting and project labour

  • Electrical work

  • Plumbing work

Logistics and allowances

Project-wide costs and uncertainty that can sit outside product quotes.

  • Waste removal and access
  • Contingency
  • Structural and building works

More than a basic calculator

What your result explains, not just the numbers

Each result is designed to explain the range, not just display a number. That helps you decide what to check next with suppliers and trades.

Kitchen renovation quote and spend breakdown fragment
  1. Estimated range and planning midpoint

    A UK planning band with a sensible midpoint, not a single fixed price.

  2. Category breakdown

    See how units, worktops, fitting, services and contingency may contribute.

  3. Confidence level

    A planning judgement from how complete your answers look, not a scientific measure or guarantee of accuracy.

Cost drivers

Highlights choices that commonly shift spend, such as layout, finish level or service moves.

Missing information to check

Prompts for measurements, site conditions or supplier lines still to confirm.

Scenario and trade-off hints

Practical nudges when a cheaper or more complete route may change the picture.

Included and excluded

Clear notes on what the planning range is trying to cover and what may sit outside it.

Suggested next steps

Orientation for quotes, checklist lines and project setup rather than a sales funnel.

Your estimate is only the start. Pocketa helps you organise the rest.

A planning range is useful early, but kitchens get messy when quotes, products and site questions multiply. Pocketa keeps the renovation record in one free workspace for homeowners.

  • Turn answers into an editable starter checklist

  • Create spending categories that match your scope

  • Track quotes beside allowances

  • Save product decisions and supplier links

  • Record bought-elsewhere purchases with notes

  • Keep assumptions and open questions in one place

Figures are VAT-inclusive planning allowances unless a later supplier quote lists VAT separately. Ranges use Pocketa's internal UK planning assumptions, not a live market-price feed. London and other expensive areas may sit higher. Planning bands last updated 28 June 2026 (version uk_planning_v1). Any confidence label on the result is a planning judgement from your answers, not a scientific measure or guarantee.

Cost drivers methodology

Kitchen cost estimator FAQ

Common questions about kitchen cost estimates

How accurate is a kitchen cost estimator?

It is designed for UK planning ranges based on typical assumptions, not site-specific precision. Accuracy improves when you add detail about size, scope, finish level and services, but supplier quotes and on-site checks remain essential before you commit.

Is this a quote?

No. The estimator helps you understand likely cost areas before sourcing. Only your chosen suppliers, fitters and qualified trades can confirm what applies to your property and give binding prices.

Do I need an account?

The quick and detailed cost checks are free and do not require an account. You may be asked to sign in when you want to save progress or turn the estimate into a Pocketa project. Homeowner workspace access is free.

What costs are included?

Depending on your answers, the range may cover units, worktops, appliances, fitting, flooring, splashback, lighting, electrics, plumbing, decorating, waste removal, contingency and structural or building works where relevant. Not every category applies to every kitchen.

Can I use Pocketa if I buy from other suppliers?

Yes. Pocketa is built for mixed sourcing. You can add links, prices and notes for items bought elsewhere while keeping the same checklist and Spending view.

Is the kitchen cost estimator free?

Yes. The quick and detailed kitchen cost checks are free for UK homeowners, with no card required. Homeowner workspace access is also free if you turn the estimate into a Pocketa project. Ranges are indicative planning figures, not a supplier quote.

Is Pocketa free for homeowners?

Yes. Homeowner workspace access is free at time of publication. The estimator is part of that planning journey rather than a paid quote service.

Will this work for a kitchen extension or structural changes?

It can flag when structural or building works may apply and include an allowance where selected, but extension and structural costs vary widely. Treat those lines as orientation and confirm with a qualified professional and your builder before relying on them for budget decisions.

Primary next step

Start with a range, then build the project record

Get a free cost range for early planning, or open a free project now to adapt your starter checklist and spending categories.

Free for UK homeowners. No card required.