A new kitchen installation replaces your old units, worktops and appliances with a new layout fitted to your room, including the plumbing, electrics, tiling and finishing needed to leave a complete, working kitchen.
Every house in Newtownards is a little different, so we never price a new kitchen from a brochure. We look at the structure, access and existing finishes first, then put in writing a fixed figure for the scope we settle on. As a rough steer, homeowners in Northern Ireland should budget £6,900–£19,000 including VAT, with work typically taking 1–3 weeks on site.
- Guide price
- £6,900–£19,000 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 weeks on site
- Postcodes
- BT23
- Planning rules
- Northern Ireland
- Local area
- Ards
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Kitchens prices in Newtownards
The costs listed here are typical for a new kitchen around Newtownards and include VAT. They reflect labour and material costs in Northern Ireland, about 14% below the national guide, giving a range of £6,900–£19,000. Exact pricing depends on your home, so we only fix it once a free site survey is done.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Newtownards |
|---|---|---|
| Value kitchen | Standard units and laminate worktops in a small or medium room, keeping the existing layout. | £4,300–£7,700 |
| Mid-range kitchen | Better units, some layout changes, built-in appliances and a choice of worktops. | £7,700–£17,000 |
| Premium kitchen | High-end units, stone worktops, an island and premium appliances in a larger room. | £17,000–£34,500 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- Length of units and the size of the room
- Unit range, door finish and worktop material
- Moving the sink, hob or other services to a new position
- Appliances, including built-in and premium models
Scope of the work
- Measured survey and layout planning for your room
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen
- Plumbing for sink, dishwasher and washing machine
- Electrics and new circuits by qualified electricians, with certificates
- Gas connections by a suitably registered engineer where needed
- Making good, extractor ducting and a final clean
Local housing and a new kitchen
County Down takes in suburbs of Belfast, Bangor and Holywood with Victorian and Edwardian villas, and Newry, Downpatrick and Banbridge with older town centres and newer estates. Mourne granite appears in buildings around the mountains, and detached rural homes and bungalows are common across the county, often rendered or pebbledashed.
Coastal areas such as the Ards Peninsula face salt and wind, and the Mournes bring heavier rain and colder conditions.
These patterns matter for a new kitchen: older walls, roofs and floors in Newtownards can need different materials or extra preparation compared with newer homes.
Do you need permission in Newtownards?
For anyone in Newtownards, the relevant framework is Northern Ireland's. The summary below is general, so we always contact the council about your address before putting a price in writing.
Internal improvements do not need planning permission in Northern Ireland unless the building is listed.
The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) apply to structural work, drainage and ventilation; electrical work should be tested and certified.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
What happens after you get in touch?
Survey and measure
Book a visit and we'll come to you. The survey covers measurements, the state of what's there now and any obvious constraints, so the price that follows is based on your actual home, not an average.
Written quote
You get the price in writing, itemised so you can see where the money goes. As long as the specification stays the same, that is the price you pay for a new kitchen.
Dates and permissions
Next comes planning the work itself. We set a start date that suits you, line up the right trades, and make sure any approvals for a new kitchen are in place before the first day on site.
On site to finish
Our trades complete a new kitchen while your point of contact keeps you updated. When everything is finished, we clear the site, take away waste and go through the result with you before handover.
Working with SK Home Improvements
Frequently asked questions
How long will a new kitchen take?
On a typical home, allow 1–3 weeks on site. Larger projects, older buildings and extra work found once things are opened up can extend that, while simpler jobs may be shorter. Your quote includes an estimate of time on site, and your point of contact keeps you updated on the programme as the work progresses.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
What should I do to prepare for my kitchen fitting?
Before fitting starts, empty all cupboards and drawers, clear worktops and remove anything from the walls. Plan where you will make drinks and simple meals for a week or two, and agree where deliveries will be stored, as units take up a lot of space. Make sure we can access the stopcock, fuse board and gas meter. We confirm the delivery date and start date in advance.
Can I move my sink or cooker to a new position?
Moving the sink, hob or cooker is usually possible but adds cost, because waste pipes, water supplies, gas and electrics have to be rerouted. Sinks need waste pipes to fall towards the drain, so the position of the outside wall matters. Hobs may need a new circuit or gas run and a suitable extractor route. We check what is practical during the survey and price each change separately.
How long does it take to fit a kitchen?
Fitting a kitchen typically takes one to three weeks on site, depending on its size and how much the layout changes. Strip-out, first-fix plumbing and electrics, and any plastering come first, then units, worktops, appliances and tiling. Stone worktops are templated once the base units are in and usually fitted a week or two later. We give you a day-by-day plan before we start.
Near Newtownards
Whether you're in the centre of Newtownards or on its outskirts, BT23 addresses are covered. We extend the same service, and the same fixed-price approach, to Bangor, County Down, Castlereagh and Belfast.