Kitchen cost estimator UK
Estimate your kitchen renovation cost, then turn it into a free Pocketa project plan
Pocketa gives UK planning ranges, not quotes. Use them to understand likely cost areas before you source products, compare suppliers or book trades. When you are ready, the same answers can feed a free project checklist and budget record.
The estimator does not replace supplier quotes, measurements, fitter surveys or qualified advice where regulations may apply.
How detailed do you want your kitchen cost check to be?
Choose the quick cost check for an early range, the detailed estimate for a fuller breakdown, or open a free Pocketa project when you are ready to save progress.
Early research
Quick Cost Check
Rough UK kitchen cost range in a few minutes
Useful before you speak to suppliers or book trades
No account required
Budget planning
Detailed Cost Estimate
Broader breakdown across products, labour and extras
Helps you compare what may sit inside a realistic allowance
No account required
Serious planning
Full Project Plan
Save the estimate and turn it into a Pocketa project
Checklist, budget categories and notes in one workspace
Uses a free homeowner account
Start with a detailed estimateComplete a detailed estimate first, then choose “Turn this into a free Pocketa project” to review what Pocketa can carry forward.
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.
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.
Fitting and project labour
Kitchen fitting, coordination and on-site labour allowances for a typical UK renovation.
Kitchen flooring
Flooring replacement or preparation within the kitchen footprint where selected.
Splashback and wall finishes
Tiles, panels or other splash protection behind worktops and hobs.
Lighting
Feature and task lighting allowances, including common under-cabinet lighting.
Electrical work
Circuits, sockets, cooker points and related electrical allowances. Confirm with a qualified electrician.
Plumbing work
Water supply, waste routes and appliance connections where they may move or be added.
Decorating and finishing
Decoration, minor making-good and finishing trims within the kitchen area.
Waste removal and access
Skip hire, waste disposal, delivery access and similar site logistics.
Contingency
Allowance for unknowns, late decisions and items that may surface after the first measure or quote.
Structural and building works
Walls, openings, steels and wider building works that can carry high variance. Treat separately from product totals.
More than a basic calculator
Planning intelligence built into the result
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.
Estimated range and planning midpoint
A UK planning band with a sensible midpoint, not a single fixed price.
Category breakdown
See how units, worktops, fitting, services and contingency may contribute.
Confidence level
Plain-English guidance on how complete your answers are and what may still move the range.
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 a personalised checklist
Create budget 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
Planning guide, not a quote
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 cost check does not require an account. Detailed and full project routes may ask you 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 budget record.
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.
Start with a range, then build the project record
Try the quick cost check for an early planning range, or open a free project now to shape your checklist and budget categories.