If you are searching for how much is a fitted kitchen from Wickes, the final price depends on far more than the cabinet doors shown in the showroom. The size and layout of the room, worktop, appliances, flooring, plumbing, electrics, removal of the old kitchen and installation can all affect the total. As a rough guide, a typical UK complete fitted-kitchen project may cost around £8,000 to £25,000 or more, including products and fitting, but every project differs. A smaller, straightforward replacement can cost less, while a large kitchen with structural changes, premium appliances or extensive building work can cost considerably more. Get a free, no-obligation quote for accurate pricing for your own project.
What does a Wickes fitted kitchen typically cost?
The total cost of a retailer-supplied fitted kitchen is usually made up of several parts, such as furniture, doors and panels, worktops, sinks and taps, appliances, delivery and installation. Any promotions, package terms and included items should be confirmed directly in the written quotation. The price shown for kitchen furniture is not necessarily the price of a fully finished room, so check what work, products and connections are included.
- As a rough guide, a typical UK small kitchen with standard units and laminate worktops may cost roughly £5,000 to £10,000 before all building and finishing work is included.
- A typical UK mid-range fitted kitchen with more units, upgraded worktops and several integrated appliances may cost roughly £10,000 to £18,000 in total.
- A larger or higher-specification kitchen, particularly with quartz or other premium worktops, may cost £18,000 to £25,000 or more.
- Installation can represent several thousand pounds, depending on the number of trades, the kitchen layout and the preparation required.
- Every project differs, so obtain a free, no-obligation quote for accurate pricing.
What is normally included in a Wickes installation package?
What is included in a Wickes installation package should be confirmed in the current written quotation and terms, as the scope can vary. Check whether the quote covers fitting kitchen units, worktops, appliance connections, plumbing, electrical work, removal and finishing work. Do not assume that work outside the listed scope is included.
- Removal and disposal of existing cabinets, appliances or worktops, if specifically included.
- Installation of base units, wall units, end panels, plinths, cornice and pelmets, where listed.
- Worktop installation, with the method depending on the worktop material and design.
- Connection of appliances, sinks, taps and waste pipes where the quotation allows for it.
- Minor adjustments needed to install the new units in the planned layout, where included.
- Basic making-good or finishing work only where it is clearly listed rather than assumed.
Common extras and exclusions to check carefully
The difference between an initial kitchen price and the final invoice can come from work outside the agreed installation scope. Your existing room may not be level, the walls may need repair, or the new layout may require services to move. A quote can also exclude items that homeowners assume are included, such as painting, flooring and waste removal. Ask for each allowance to be stated in writing, including how unforeseen problems will be handled.
- Old kitchen removal, skip hire and disposal of rubble or packaging.
- Plastering, repairing damaged walls, levelling floors and making good after removal.
- Moving gas, water, waste or electrical supplies to suit a new layout.
- Upgrading the consumer unit, adding circuits or carrying out electrical work beyond the stated allowance.
- Structural work, such as removing a wall, installing a beam or altering a window or door opening.
- Flooring, wall tiling, splashbacks, decorating and final paintwork.
- Extra work caused by uneven walls, poor access, hidden leaks, damp or defective existing services.
- Appliance upgrades, specialist worktops, upstands, panels, lighting and accessories not included in the original design.
Wickes installation versus an independent kitchen fitter
The fairest comparison is not simply a retailer's fitting figure against an independent fitter's labour price. Compare like for like: the same cabinet specification, appliances, worktop, preparation, waste removal, plumbing, electrics, tiling and decorating. An independent fitter may quote for labour only, while another quote may include products, installation and wider project coordination. An independent team may also be able to include wider renovation work under one quotation. This is why a lower initial figure is not automatically the lower finished cost.
Questions to ask before accepting either quote
- Does the price include VAT, delivery, removal and disposal?
- Who is responsible for plumbing, gas work, electrics, tiling, flooring and decorating?
- Are appliance connections included, and are isolation valves, waste connections or new circuits needed?
- What happens if the walls or floor are not suitable once the old kitchen is removed?
- Is the worktop included, and are cut-outs, joins, upstands and edging covered?
- Who manages defects, damaged items and remedial visits?
- What is the payment schedule, estimated duration and process for approving variations?
Getting a realistic kitchen fitting quote in Hertfordshire
For homeowners in Watford, Bushey, Rickmansworth, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Borehamwood, Harrow, Croxley Green, Luton or Bedford, a useful approach is to obtain the kitchen design and product quotation, then request a separate itemised quote from an independent renovation company. BMB Renovation is based at 157 Judge Street, Watford WD24 5AN and provides kitchen fitting and renovation. Its plumbing, tiling, electrical and cabinet installation work is handled in-house, so you can ask for those elements to be shown together rather than comparing an installation price with a labour-only figure. You can get a free, no-obligation quote or review the kitchen fitting service in Watford.
Before work starts, prepare a simple room plan, photographs of the existing services and a list of appliances you intend to keep or replace. Ask every contractor to separate products, labour, preparation and potential exclusions. If the project involves more than replacing units, a broader kitchen renovation in Watford quotation may be more useful than a cabinet-fitting price alone. This makes it easier to see what you are paying for and can help reduce the risk of unexpected costs once the old kitchen is removed.