One fixed price for the whole job — not the hours

Kitchen Fitting Fair Price

Typical trade: kitchen fitter. Move the sliders and answer the questions.

Describe the job or snap a photo — AI fills in the sizes

Kitchen type
Strip out old kitchen?
Integrated appliances
Skip for old kitchen?

Fair fixed price for the whole job

£2,284

Fair range: £2,010 – £2,695

12 units (labour & fixings — units supplied separately)

Realistic time on site

6.2 days

Crew / total hours

1 · 46.8 h

Labour (46.8 h × £40)
£1,872
Materials
£152
Waste removal / skip
£260

Over £3,369? Ask why in writing.

  • Charging 'per unit' AND a day rate
  • Gas or electrics done by someone unqualified

Insist on

  • One written fixed price for the full scope — no open-ended hours.
  • Deposit of 10–20% at most; balance after you inspect the work.
  • Any extra work agreed and priced in writing before it starts.
  • A 12-unit flat-pack kitchen is roughly 5–6 working days for one fitter, excluding trades like tiling.

Estimate for an experienced, insured tradesperson. Local prices vary — adjust the hourly rate for your area.

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About this calculator

Whole-job labour and days for fitting a new kitchen by number of units. Answer a few questions, move the sliders, and get a brutally realistic time on site plus one fixed price for the whole job — so you can insist on a total rather than open-ended hours. Tradespeople can use it to quote fairly.

Frequently asked questions

How long should this job really take?
The calculator shows realistic on-site hours for an experienced, insured tradesperson working at a normal pace. Quotes far above the upper range deserve a written explanation.
Should I pay by the hour or a fixed price?
Agree a fixed written price for a clearly defined scope. Pay a small deposit (10–20% at most), staged payments on larger jobs, and the balance only after you have inspected the finished work.
What does the Kitchen Fitting Fair Price do?
Whole-job labour and days for fitting a new kitchen by number of units. Whole-job labour and days for fitting a new kitchen by number of units. Answer a few questions, move the sliders, and get a brutally realistic time on site plus one fixed price for the whole job — so you can insist on a total rather than open-ended hours. Tradespeople can use it to quote fairly.
Is the Kitchen Fitting Fair Price free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on Calcurly.com is free, works in your browser without sign-up, and can be embedded on your own website.
How accurate is the Kitchen Fitting Fair Price?
Results are calculated in real time using industry-standard formulas. Treat the output as a well-informed estimate — always cross-check with local regulations, product datasheets, or a qualified fair price home jobs professional before committing to a purchase or a job.
Can I embed the Kitchen Fitting Fair Price on my own website?
Yes — copy the iframe snippet at the bottom of this page, or use the Embed Generator to customise the size. The embedded version stays in sync with the live calculator on Calcurly.com.

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