Kitchen fitter day rates in Scotland
Scotland · 2026
£235–£405
per day, ex VAT
£29–£51
per hour
-3%
vs UK average
A kitchen fitter working in Scotland typically charges £235–£405 a day (£29–£51 an hour), ex VAT — 3% below the UK average of £330 a day. The central belt sits close to the national average, while Highlands and islands work commands travel and accommodation premiums that can push effective rates well above it.
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.
What moves a kitchen fitter's 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
Scotland vs everywhere else
| London | £325–£565 |
| South East | £275–£485 |
| East of England | £250–£440 |
| South West | £240–£420 |
| Scotland | £235–£405 |
| West Midlands | £230–£405 |
| North West | £225–£395 |
| East Midlands | £220–£385 |
| Yorkshire | £215–£380 |
| Wales | £215–£375 |
| North East | £205–£355 |
| Northern Ireland | £195–£345 |
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Indicative ranges compiled from public cost guides, reviewed July 2026. Ex VAT. A guide, not a quote, and not financial advice.