How Much Does a Kitchen Fit Cost in Essex? (2026 Guide)

What you'll actually pay in 2026

Most kitchen installs in Essex in 2026 land in one of three brackets:

• Budget fit (£3,500 – £6,000) — supply-only kitchen from Howdens or Wickes, fitter handles install, basic tiling and electrics.
• Mid-range (£6,000 – £12,000) — better units (Howdens Greenwich, Wren), quartz worktops, integrated appliances, full electrics and plumbing.
• Premium (£12,000 – £25,000+) — bespoke design, full knock-through, island, Quooker tap, induction hob, structural work.

What drives the price

1. Worktops — laminate £200/m, quartz £400-600/m, granite £500-800/m
2. Appliances — integrated cost more to fit than freestanding
3. Layout changes — moving the sink or hob means re-routing pipes and wires
4. Tiling and flooring — often forgotten in early quotes
5. Making good — old kitchen removal, plastering, decorating

How to keep costs down

• Keep the layout the same where possible
• Choose a range cooker over a separate hob and oven
• Use the same supplier for units, worktops and appliances for package deals
• Get the quote in writing, fixed price after a site visit

Why we work fixed-price

We come and see the kitchen, measure up, ask what you want and put a fixed quote in writing. No surprise bills mid-job. If we miss something, that's on us.

Get a free quote or see our kitchen work.