Quote to get kitchen redone - does this seem reasonable?

darkazuria · 4 February at 11:59AM

Hi all,

My partner and I recently bought a house and we are looking to get the kitchen redone (the kitchen is quite small, 2x3 meters).

We've received this quote for the work (excluding the kitchen units, flooring, and tiles). We’re in North Yorkshire and just want to check if this seems reasonable to people who have done a similar job recently?

Skip: £280
Site prep: £380
Plumbing: £840
ensure gas connection is correct for new hob
tidy up/ replace pipework under sink
alterations to radiator to suit tall decorative rad
2nd fix sink, appliances, rad after install
Electrics: £980
replace ceiling fitting for 2 x LED down lights
run new lighting feed to supply under unit and cab lights
(2 gang switch an entrance point)
relocate isolation switches to within units
1 x new double socket to left of hob
relocate boiler spur
points to suit appliance suite
all visible fronts supplied in an antique brass finish
2nd fix after install
supply of LED strip light
Electrics additional: £1,700
rewire all circuits within the kitchen
supply and install appropriate sized consumer unit fitted
to suit kitchen layout
whole house certificate
Plastering: £835
Installation: £1,620
General: £775
prep and install flooring
refit skirting boards
supply and install best match door bar
tiling (labour only)
Project Management: £570

Subtotal: £7,980
VAT 20%: £1,596
Total: £9,576

We would be keeping the sink and the rest of the appliances in the same position. The pipes are original from when the house was built 1996. He did mention something about doing some work to them, but not sure if this is fully needed as not too old.

Howdens quoted us:
- £6582 for painted timber door cabinets + kitchen sink, tap and handles
- £1080 for compact laminate worktop

That would bring the total close to 20k if we include appliances and tiles/flooring.

We’ve been talking to family who had their kitchens redone 5–10 years ago, and they thought this seemed a bit high, especially because the kitchen is really small, but I guess prices have gone up quite a bit in recent years.