29/11/2025
✨ KITCHEN RENO COSTS ✨
We did this reno in 2022 and it cost more than we expected. We saved by doing the finishing touches, painting and joinery ourselves — but the total was still £52,976.50 😳
BUILDERS – £23,000
Included structural engineer, chimney breast removal, joists / ceiling repairs, fitted the kitchen, plumbing, electrics, structural work for bifolds, steels, plastering, floor levelling, underfloor heating, tiling and extra fixes. They took the project to 80%; Chris and I did the rest.
CABINETRY – £11,597.58
Chilcomb Paintable kitchen – solid timber with shaker doors. We chose Porcelain as it was the closest to our final colour. Included cabinetry, integrated bins, washing machine, tumble dryer and extractor fan. We kept our old dishwasher, fridge-freezer and broke even by selling our old cooker and buying pre-loved.
PAINT – £0
We worked with (adpr), who supplied all the paint for this project. 🙌 We lightly sanded the cabinetry, then sprayed one coat of primer and two coats of Skimming Stone Modern Eggshell (a third in some areas) using our Wagner paint sprayer. It took about three weekends and we used a gazebo in the garden as a spray booth.
BIFOLDS & WINDOW – £5,688
doors & window near sink, fitted by .
POCKET DOOR – £420
Reeded glass door (£230) & sliding pocket door kit (£190).
WORKTOPS – £5,118.48
Layalite quartz.
We had to buy two slabs because we were slightly over on measurements, but have used the extra offcuts for the shelving and outdoor bar.
SINK & TAPS – £2,416.06
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JOINERY – £0
We used bits of our old kitchen and left over materials from the builders / old projects to do the joinery for the banquette seating, shelving and coat rack.
OTHER COSTS
Sockets & switches – £45
Brass hardware – £350
Skirting – £285.52
Floor tiles – £1,569.20
Wall tiles – £1,766.24
Lighting – £420.42
Portaloo (for trades) – £300
TOTAL: £52,976.50
If you’re planning a renovation, save this post for later! I’m always happy to answer questions in the comments✨
Roxanne x
