Kitchen cost guide · Updated November 2026
How much does a new kitchen cost in Manchester? 2026 price guide
Most fully managed NMB kitchen projects start at around £15,000 to £20,000. Bigger renovations with layout changes or building work cost more.
This guide shows our typical price bands, a real project cost and what makes the biggest difference to your budget.
Kitchen prices
Typical kitchen prices in Manchester
These are guide prices for fully managed projects, including fitting. Your final price depends on the size of the room, the specification and how much building work is needed. We confirm it with an itemised quote after your free home visit.
1 · Existing layout
Existing layout renovation
£15,000 – £20,000
✓ Small to medium kitchens
✓ Existing layout kept
✓ Standard kitchen cabinetry
✓ Laminate or entry-level worktops
✓ Plumbing and electrics updated
✓ Local plastering and flooring repairs
✓ Installation by one experienced team
For homeowners modernising their kitchen without major work or structural alterations.
2 · Most common
Full kitchen renovation
£20,000 – £30,000
✓ Medium to large kitchens
✓ Layout redesign and improvements
✓ Standard or bespoke kitchen options
✓ Quartz or premium worktops
✓ New lighting, flooring and plastering
✓ Minor structural alterations
✓ Fully managed installation
Our most common kitchen renovation: basic wall removal, skim plastering, no rewire.
3 · Large project
Large refurbishment
£30,000 – £50,000
✓ Large kitchen-diner projects
✓ Knock-throughs and major steelwork
✓ Bespoke cabinets and doors
✓ Granite, quartz or porcelain worktops
✓ Full rewire, plastering and ceilings
✓ Architect and structural engineer
✓ Building Control coordination
Back to brick, major structural steelwork, full new electrics and consumer unit. Bespoke options.
Real project · Prestwich
A real £35,000 kitchen renovation in Prestwich
This project was much more than new kitchen units. We altered the structure of the room and fitted a complete new kitchen, all managed by one team.
It shows how the total grows when the work includes both a new kitchen and major changes to the room around it. Total project cost: £35,000.
✓ Structural alterations
✓ New windows and French doors
✓ New cabinets and quartz worktops
✓ Flooring, plumbing and electrics
✓ Complete installation, managed by one team
Cost factors
What affects the cost of a new kitchen?
Seven things decide where your budget goes. Think about them early, because they are the hardest to change once work has started.
Cabinets and door style
Cabinets are usually the biggest part of the kitchen budget. A simple slab or Shaker kitchen costs less than an in-frame, bespoke or highly detailed design.
Biggest price drivers: the number of cabinets, bespoke sizes, door finish, internal storage and decorative panels.
Worktops
Laminate is the most affordable option. Quartz, granite and other solid surfaces cost more, especially with a large island.
Biggest price drivers: the material, total length, island size, upstands, waterfall ends and drainer grooves.
Appliances
Appliance budgets vary widely by brand and specification. We can design the kitchen around an appliance budget that suits your priorities.
Biggest price drivers: how many appliances, integrated or freestanding, the oven setup, refrigeration and extraction.
Plumbing
Keeping the sink and dishwasher roughly where they are now keeps plumbing costs down. Older homes can need extra work once the old kitchen comes out.
Biggest price drivers: moving the sink, rerouting water and waste pipes, and replacing old pipework.
Installation and building work
What is included matters more than any single fitting figure. Our quotes list every part of the work, so you can compare like for like.
Can include: removing the old kitchen, plumbing, electrics, plastering, flooring, decorating and structural alterations.
Flooring
The cost depends on the material, the size of the room and the condition of the floor underneath.
Biggest price drivers: tile or engineered timber, herringbone patterns, lifting old floors and levelling.
Lighting and extras
Small choices add up across a project, so it pays to include them in the design from the start.
Includes: feature lighting, splashbacks, handles or handleless rails, pull-out bins, larder fittings and wine storage.
Saving money
Three ways to keep the cost down
You do not need the biggest budget to get a great kitchen. The biggest savings come from making good decisions early.
For hidden costs, contingency and more ways to save without cutting quality, read our budget guide below.
✓ Keep the sink and appliances close to where they are now
✓ Choose a simpler door and put the money into a quality worktop
✓ Avoid structural changes you do not really need
Keep reading
More guides to help you plan your budget
Practical guides from our team on budgets, knock-throughs, timings and choosing the right kitchen fitter.
Guide 2
Setting a realistic kitchen budget
Where your money matters most, the hidden costs to allow for and why you need a contingency.
Cost guide
Kitchen diner knock-through costs
What a knock-through involves in Manchester, from steelwork to Building Control, and what it costs.
Timings
How long does it take to fit a kitchen?
A realistic timeline for each stage, from the old kitchen coming out to the finishing touches.
Advice
How to choose a kitchen fitter in Manchester
What to ask, what to check and how to compare kitchen quotes properly.
Questions
Kitchen cost questions answered
Quick answers to the questions we are asked most about kitchen prices in Manchester.
How much does a new kitchen cost in Manchester?
Most fully managed NMB kitchen projects start at around £15,000 to £20,000. The final cost depends on the size of the room, the specification and how much building work is needed.
After your home visit and agreed design, we give you a detailed itemised quote.
What affects the cost of a new kitchen the most?
The size and specification of the kitchen: cabinets, door style, worktops, appliances and storage.
The work to the room matters just as much. Moving plumbing or electrics, new flooring, plastering or structural changes all add to the cost.
How much does kitchen fitting cost?
It depends on what the fitting includes. Fitting into a room that is already prepared costs less than a fully managed renovation with plumbing, electrics, plastering, flooring and building work.
Our quotes list exactly what is included, so you can compare quotes fairly.
How much does a full kitchen renovation cost?
Most of our full kitchen renovations cost £20,000 to £30,000. Large kitchen-diner projects with wall removal and steelwork usually cost £30,000 to £50,000 or more.
What hidden costs should I allow for?
Check what each quote includes. Removing the old kitchen, gas work, plastering, flooring, decorating and appliances are sometimes left out.
Older homes can also reveal extra work once the old kitchen is removed, so keep a contingency.
Is it cheaper to replace a kitchen or fully renovate it?
Keeping the existing layout is usually cheaper. Moving plumbing, electrics or walls adds labour and materials.
A bigger renovation can make much better use of the space, though. We can price both options at your home visit.
Can I get my kitchen on finance?
NMB does not currently offer kitchen finance. We give you a detailed quote before work begins, so you know exactly what is included and can plan your budget.
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