How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Glasgow?

If you have started pricing a new kitchen, you will already have noticed that the figures online are all over the place. One company quotes £4,200 for a full kitchen, another quotes £24,000 for what sounds like roughly the same room, and the homeowner is left wondering what they are actually paying for. The honest answer is that a kitchen renovation is not a single product — it is a sequence of decisions about cabinetry, worktops, appliances, electrics, plumbing, flooring and structural alterations, and every one of those decisions moves the price up or down. This guide is written from the perspective of a Glasgow kitchen installer that has fitted everything from a 4 m² galley kitchen in a Govanhill tenement to a 32 m² open-plan kitchen-diner in Bearsden, and the figures below reflect what we genuinely charge in 2026.

For a typical mid-range kitchen renovation in a Glasgow home — strip-out of the existing kitchen, new units from a quality supplier, new worktops, sink, tap, splashback, full re-wire of the kitchen circuits, plumbing for sink and dishwasher, plastering and decoration — most homeowners should plan for somewhere between £6,500 and £12,000 all in. Budget refits using IKEA or B&Q units in the same layout typically come in between £3,500 and £6,000. Luxury fitted kitchens with bespoke cabinetry, quartz or stone worktops, designer appliances and feature islands generally land between £12,000 and £30,000+. Open-plan conversions that involve removing a load-bearing wall and installing an RSJ steel beam are a different category entirely, typically £9,000 to £18,000 on top of the kitchen itself once you include the structural engineer, building warrant, beam, structural opening works, plastering and ceiling reinstatement.

What Is Included in Our Kitchen Renovation Quotes

When we send a kitchen quote, we do not write a single line that simply says “kitchen renovation — £9,800”. You receive an itemised, written, fixed-price breakdown so you can see exactly where your money is going. A standard mid-range full renovation includes the complete strip-out and removal of the existing kitchen, all required first-fix plumbing for sink, dishwasher and washing machine, electrical first fix including new dedicated circuits for hob and oven where required, supply or fit of the chosen units, worktop template, fabrication and installation, splashback tiling, plastering of any damaged or new walls, fitting of the chosen flooring, second-fix plumbing and electrics, sink, tap, hob and oven connection, snagging and a thorough clean before handover. Building waste removal, dust protection of the rest of the home and Part P certification on the electrical work are all included as standard.

Things that sit outside a typical quote, and which we will always flag during the survey, include unforeseen structural repair (rotten subfloor or joists discovered after lifting the floor), full chimney breast removal, replacement of the boiler or main consumer unit, full window replacement, and any work outside the kitchen itself such as ceiling repair to the room below if there is evidence of historic leaks. We do not bury these as “extras” hidden in small print — they are discussed openly during the survey so you know what could move and why.

Supply and Fit, or Buy Your Own Kitchen? Both Options Explained

One of the most common questions we get asked is whether the homeowner should buy the kitchen themselves or let us source everything. Both options are completely valid, and the right answer depends on how much time you want to spend choosing units versus how much you trust your own measurements and product compatibility. We are equally happy with either approach and will quote either way.

Option 1 — You buy the kitchen, we fit it

If you enjoy designing the layout yourself, want to take advantage of seasonal sales, or simply prefer the control of having every product in your own name with your own warranty, you can buy the entire kitchen yourself and we will fit it. This works well with Howdens (where you go through your local depot manager and we accept the trade design), Wren and Magnet (where you sit down with their designer in-store), DIY Kitchens (online with excellent build quality), and IKEA (great budget option, very modular).

We will provide you with a full pre-order checklist before you place the order — confirmed dimensions for every wall, exact ceiling height, position of windows and doors, the depth needed for any tall larder unit, the type of waste trap and isolating valve required, hob extraction route, plinth heights and any soft-close upgrade. The most common mistake we see is homeowners who buy a beautiful kitchen and then find the fridge-freezer cavity is 5 mm too narrow, or the corner unit fouls a soil pipe. A 30 minute pre-order check from us avoids almost all of this.

Option 2 — We supply everything as part of the project

Most of our customers prefer this route. You tell us a budget, a style and a few likes and dislikes, and we put together a full kitchen package — units, worktops, sink, tap, splashback, lighting, hob, oven, extractor, flooring — using our trade discounts at the suppliers below. Everything arrives in one go on the agreed delivery date, and if anything is faulty or damaged in transit we deal with the supplier directly. You do not lose a Saturday on the phone to a courier. We pass on a portion of the trade discount we receive, so a fully-supplied package is rarely more expensive than buying everything yourself at retail prices, and it is almost always faster and simpler.

Glasgow Kitchen Suppliers We Recommend

If you are sourcing your own kitchen, these are the suppliers we work with most often and trust to deliver good products on time. We have no commercial arrangement with any of them — these are simply the merchants whose products we know fit well, last well and are easy to install correctly.

Same Kitchen, During and After — Mini Case Study

To give you a sense of how a typical mid-range Glasgow kitchen actually changes during the install, here is a recent grey shaker kitchen we fitted, photographed mid-build and then again at handover. Same room, same week, two very different stages.

The build between these two photos took five working days. Doors went on, soft-close hinges were adjusted, the worktop was templated and dropped in two days later, the splashback was tiled across one afternoon, and the cooker hood was wired up and commissioned. The total in this case sat in the lower half of our typical Glasgow refit budget range. The point of showing both photos is so you know what to expect halfway through your own kitchen — the moment when nothing is finished, the dust sheets are still down, and it can feel like the project will never come together. It always does, and usually faster than people expect once the carcasses are in.

What You Should Know Before the Work Starts

Glasgow housing stock is wonderfully varied and that variety has a direct impact on what is and is not possible during a kitchen renovation. The points below come up on roughly every second survey we carry out, and being aware of them in advance will save you both money and frustration. A good kitchen fitter will tell you these things at the survey stage, not as bad news two days into the project.

1. Some things genuinely cannot be promised until the units come out

There are aspects of any kitchen renovation that simply cannot be confirmed at the survey stage. We can tell you with certainty what the units will look like, how the layout will flow, what the worktop will cost. We cannot always tell you, before lifting the floor or removing the existing units, whether the subfloor is sound, whether the wall behind the wall units is plumb enough to hang a tall larder unit, or whether the electrical first fix behind the cooker is safe and to current regulations. A reputable installer will flag these unknowns up front rather than promise the world and then conveniently “discover problems” that conveniently double the price.

2. Moving the sink or hob is rarely simple

Want to put the sink under the window where the radiator currently sits? In principle yes, in practice it depends entirely on the existing waste run and how much fall is available between the new sink position and the existing soil stack or drain. In tenements, the kitchen waste often runs to a rear hopper that is shared with the flat above and below, and the existing fall may be marginal. Moving the sink three metres further along can leave us with insufficient fall, requiring either a step-up plinth or a pumped waste, neither of which is ideal. We measure this carefully on the survey and tell you straight whether the layout you have in mind is realistic.

Hob relocation has its own complications. Gas hobs require a Gas Safe certified installer to extend or alter the supply, and the gas pipe run must be accessible. Induction hobs need a dedicated 32 amp circuit back to the consumer unit, often requiring a new circuit if your existing kitchen is on a single ring main. Extractor ducting needs an external wall route or a vertical riser — recirculating extractors are a fallback but never as effective as ducting to the outside.

3. Removing a wall for an open-plan layout is a separate project

Open-plan kitchens are one of the most popular renovations we carry out in Glasgow, but knocking a wall through is not a one-day job. If the wall is load-bearing (and many internal walls in tenements and 1930s terraces are), you need a structural engineer to design an RSJ steel beam, a building warrant from Glasgow City Council, and a sequence of careful work involving propping, structural opening formation, beam installation, padstones, fire-line plasterboard, plastering and ceiling reinstatement. Budget £9,000 – £18,000 on top of the kitchen itself for a typical wall removal, plus 3 – 6 weeks of timeline including warrant approval. Non-load-bearing walls are simpler (typically £1,500 – £3,500) but still need careful sequencing.

4. Your existing electrics may need a full rewire of the kitchen

Older Glasgow properties often have a single radial circuit feeding the entire kitchen — sockets, lighting, cooker and appliances. Modern kitchen regulations require dedicated circuits for the cooker (32A), often a separate circuit for the hob if induction, and a properly designed ring main for sockets. We will check your consumer unit at the survey and tell you up front whether a kitchen rewire is needed, whether a consumer unit upgrade is needed, and roughly what each will cost. Don’t assume the cheapest quote includes proper electrical first fix — ask the question.

5. Worktop choice changes the price more than people expect

Worktops are the single biggest visual element in a kitchen alongside the units, and the price difference between options is enormous. Laminate worktops sit at £150 – £400 per run; solid wood (oak, walnut, beech) at £300 – £700; solid surface (Corian, Minerva) at £700 – £1,400; quartz at £1,200 – £2,500; granite at £1,000 – £2,200; and natural marble or sintered stone (Dekton, Neolith) at £2,000 – £5,000+. Quartz is by far the most popular mid-range to luxury choice in Glasgow because it looks high-end, is easy to clean, and avoids the maintenance of natural stone. Lead times for stone worktops are typically 7 – 14 days from template to installation, which we factor into the schedule.

6. Extraction is more important than people think

A modern kitchen needs an extractor that genuinely shifts cooking moisture and grease, ducted to the outside wherever possible. Recirculating extractors only filter — they do not remove humidity, and humidity is the main cause of paint failure, mould around windows and grout discolouration in splashbacks. Ducting through an external wall is the gold standard. If a vertical riser into the loft is the only option, we add a roof terminal so the air actually leaves the building. We will spec the right extractor for your hob size and ducting run as part of the quote.

7. Hidden surprises after strip-out

Once the existing units come out and the floor is lifted, we sometimes find historic leaks under the sink, rotten subfloor where a dishwasher has trickled for years, dated lead pipework on the cold supply, asbestos-containing artex on the ceiling, or wiring that does not meet current regulations. These are not faults of the quote — they are pre-existing conditions that nobody could have seen until the kitchen was opened up. We always agree a written process for handling these in advance: photographic evidence, a fixed price for the additional remedial work, and your written go-ahead before we proceed.

Does a New Kitchen Add Value to Your Glasgow Home?

Yes, more reliably than almost any other room in the house. The kitchen is the single most important space when buyers view a property, and a tired or dated kitchen drags down the perceived value of the entire flat or house. Across the Glasgow market, a well-executed mid-range kitchen renovation typically returns somewhere between 70 percent and 110 percent of its cost in added property value, depending on the property and the area. In higher-value postcodes — Bearsden, Newton Mearns, the West End and parts of the South Side — a modern, neutrally-styled kitchen frequently returns more than its cost when the existing kitchen was visibly dated. Open-plan conversions in family-suitable properties typically return the strongest premium, often 120 – 150 percent of cost when the property is sold within 5 years.

Clarkston and East Renfrewshire deserve a special mention. The G76 postcode consistently produces some of the strongest kitchen-renovation returns we see anywhere in the Glasgow area, particularly when the project includes an open-plan knock-through. Buyers in Clarkston, Busby, Eaglesham and Williamwood expect a finished open-plan kitchen-diner as standard — a tired separate-kitchen layout is a meaningful drag on asking price. We have written up a full case study from a recent Clarkston project below, with every cost broken out: Open-plan kitchen conversion in Clarkston — full case study.

Where kitchens add the most value is when they correct a clear deficiency — for example, opening up a poky galley kitchen into a kitchen-diner, replacing a 1980s dark wood kitchen with a bright modern handleless design, or simply finishing an unfinished space. Where they add the least is when they are already at a high specification and being refreshed for taste reasons. As a rule of thumb, do not over-spec the kitchen relative to the rest of the property; a £30,000 designer kitchen in a £160,000 ex-council flat will not return that investment if you sell within five years. We will happily give you a frank view during the survey on what specification level makes sense for your property and area.

Our Process — From Enquiry to Finished Kitchen

Every kitchen we fit follows the same clear process. The first step is a free in-home survey: we visit, take measurements, look at the floor structure, check the existing electrics and plumbing, discuss your style preferences and budget, and answer any questions. There is no obligation and no high-pressure follow-up. Within 48 hours we send a written, itemised, fixed-price quote, broken down by trade, units, worktops, appliances and finishings. If you would like us to source the kitchen, we include a separate spec sheet showing the exact units, finish, worktop and appliances proposed.

Once the quote is approved we book a start date and order materials. Cabinetry typically arrives 1 – 4 weeks after order depending on the supplier; worktops are templated after the units are fitted and arrive 7 – 14 days later. On day one we arrive on time, protect floors and adjacent rooms with hardboard and dust sheets, and begin a clean strip-out. Plumbing first fix, electrical first fix, plastering, unit installation, worktop template and fit, splashback tiling, second-fix electrics, sink and tap install, hob and oven connection, flooring and finishing all follow in a clearly defined sequence so you know what to expect each day. We aim to leave the property cleaner each evening than we found it. On the final day we snag the kitchen thoroughly with you, walk through every appliance, hand over manuals, certificates and aftercare guidance, and only ask for the final payment once you are genuinely happy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kitchen Renovation Cost Glasgow

How long does a typical Glasgow kitchen renovation take?

Most full kitchen renovations in the same layout take 5 – 10 working days from strip-out to final clean. A budget refresh in the same layout can be 3 – 5 days. Kitchens with worktop templating add an extra 7 – 14 days because the stone is fabricated off-site after the units are fitted, and during this time you have units in but no worktop — we explain this clearly at the start. Open-plan conversions with structural work typically run 3 – 6 weeks including warrant approval.

Do you require a deposit?

For supply-and-fit projects we typically ask for a materials deposit once the spec is agreed — this covers the cost of ordering units, worktops and appliances. For fit-only projects there is no deposit; you pay in stages as the work progresses, with the final balance due only on satisfactory handover.

Can you guarantee the price will not go up?

Yes — our quotes are fixed-price for the agreed scope. The only time the figure changes is if you change the spec mid-project (different worktop, additional units, upgraded appliance), or if we uncover a genuine pre-existing structural or electrical issue that nobody could have seen at the survey stage. In that situation we stop, document it, give you a fixed price for the additional work and only proceed with your written approval.

What is the cheapest way to get a decent kitchen?

Keep the existing layout, choose IKEA METOD units with mid-range door fronts, opt for a quality laminate worktop instead of stone, and skip the integrated appliances in favour of standalone (which can be replaced individually later). A clean, well-fitted IKEA kitchen looks vastly better than a luxury kitchen let down by sloppy installation. Spending money on the people who fit it usually beats spending money on the units themselves.

Do you handle the structural work for open-plan kitchens?

Yes — we work with a regular structural engineer who carries out the load assessment, designs the steel beam and signs off the work. We handle the building warrant submission, propping, beam installation and reinstatement. The kitchen design integrates with the structural work so the timeline is coordinated under one project.

Can I keep using my kitchen during the work?

Partially. We typically move the fridge to a temporary location, set up a kettle and microwave station in another room, and try to keep at least one socket and water source live during the work. For most full kitchen projects you should plan for 5 – 7 days without a functional kitchen. Open-plan projects are longer. We agree this all up front so you can plan meals or arrange a short break during the messiest week.

Do you fit kitchens that I have already bought?

Yes — we fit Howdens, Wren, Magnet, IKEA, DIY Kitchens, B&Q and other brands every week. We will provide a pre-order checklist to make sure your order is correct, and we will quote a fit-only price separately so you can see exactly what the labour costs.

Get a Free, Honest Kitchen Renovation Quote in Glasgow

If you are ready to get a real, written, fixed-price figure for your kitchen — or if you just want a no-obligation chat about what is realistic for your space and budget — we would be glad to hear from you. We cover all of Glasgow and the surrounding areas including Bearsden, Milngavie, Newton Mearns, Paisley, East Kilbride, Bishopbriggs and Clydebank, and we can usually arrange a free home survey within a week.

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Area-Specific Kitchen Renovation Pricing

Kitchen renovation costs in Glasgow’s premium areas typically run higher due to property values, larger rooms, and higher specification expectations. For pricing specific to your area see Kitchen Renovation Newton Mearns and Kitchen Renovation Bearsden. For installation-focused services see Kitchen Fitters Newton Mearns.