Kitchen fitter day rates, UK 2026
Typical UK range
£240–£420
per day, ex VAT
≈ £30–£53/hour · reviewed July 2026
What moves the rate
- 01Most kitchens are priced per install rather than per day
- 02Coordination with electricians, plumbers and gas engineers
- 03Worktop templating and fitting — stone is usually a specialist subcontract
- 04Flat-pack versus rigid cabinetry, and the state of the walls and floor underneath
A straightforward kitchen is a one-to-two-week install priced as a package, so the day rate matters most for extras and remedials discovered mid-job. Fitters trusted by kitchen showrooms get steady referral pipelines and price accordingly.
Kitchen fitter rates by region
| Region | Day rate | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London | £325–£565 | £41–£71 | Detail → |
| South East England | £275–£485 | £34–£61 | Detail → |
| East of England | £250–£440 | £31–£55 | Detail → |
| South West England | £240–£420 | £30–£53 | Detail → |
| Scotland | £235–£405 | £29–£51 | Detail → |
| West Midlands | £230–£405 | £29–£51 | Detail → |
| North West England | £225–£395 | £28–£49 | Detail → |
| East Midlands | £220–£385 | £28–£48 | Detail → |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £215–£380 | £27–£48 | Detail → |
| Wales | £215–£375 | £27–£47 | Detail → |
| North East England | £205–£355 | £26–£44 | Detail → |
| Northern Ireland | £195–£345 | £24–£43 | Detail → |
Is your rate right?
A benchmark tells you what the market pays. It doesn't tell you what you need — that depends on your overheads, your tax pot and how many days you really bill. Two minutes in the calculator settles it.
Kitchen fitter day rates — FAQs
- How much does a kitchen fitter charge per day in the UK?
- Typically £240–£420 a day, ex VAT, for standard domestic work. London runs roughly a third higher and the lowest-cost regions around 15% below — see the regional breakdown above.
- What affects what a kitchen fitter charges?
- Experience and reputation, your region, how complex or specialist the work is, whether it's an emergency, and the overheads a kitchen fitter carries (insurance, van, tools, certification). A straightforward kitchen is a one-to-two-week install priced as a package, so the day rate matters most for extras and remedials discovered mid-job. Fitters trusted by kitchen showrooms get steady referral pipelines and price accordingly.
- Do kitchen fitters charge VAT?
- Only if VAT-registered — mandatory once turnover passes £90,000 a year — in which case 20% is added on top. Plenty of sole traders are below the threshold and don't charge it, so check before you agree a price.
- Should I get more than one quote?
- Yes — two or three quotes give you a fair benchmark and make an outlier obvious. A written quote is legally binding in the UK, so a fair one shouldn't move unless you change the scope of the work.
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Indicative ranges compiled from public cost guides, reviewed July 2026. Ex VAT. A guide, not a quote.