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Kitchens in Liverpool

Local guide: £7,600–£21,000 inc VAT. Planning notes for England, a free survey and one point of contact.

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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.

If you have a new kitchen on your list for a property in Liverpool, we can help from the first measurements to the final clean-up. For a typical home, plan for 1–3 weeks on site, though larger or more complex jobs take longer. We cover postcodes L1, L2, L3 and L5 and nearby Kirkdale, Birkenhead and Norris Green, and every quote we send is fixed for the scope described in it.

Guide price
£7,600–£21,000 inc VAT
Time on site
1–3 weeks on site
Postcodes
L1, L2, L3, L5 and L69
Planning rules
England
Local area
Merseyside
Survey
Free, with a written quote

Kitchens prices in Liverpool

The table below shows guide prices for a new kitchen in Liverpool. They are based on rates in the North West, which run about 5% below the national guide, giving an overall range of £7,600–£21,000. All figures include VAT and are firmed up after a free site survey.

Type of jobWhat it usually involvesGuide in Liverpool
Value kitchenStandard units and laminate worktops in a small or medium room, keeping the existing layout.£4,800–£8,600
Mid-range kitchenBetter units, some layout changes, built-in appliances and a choice of worktops.£8,600–£19,000
Premium kitchenHigh-end units, stone worktops, an island and premium appliances in a larger room.£19,000–£38,000

What moves the price up or down:

  • 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
  • Tiling, flooring and any wall removal or replastering

What does the job include in Liverpool?

  • Removal and disposal of the old kitchen
  • Plumbing for sink, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Gas connections by a suitably registered engineer where needed
  • Units, worktops and appliances fitted, levelled and adjusted
  • Splashbacks or wall tiling to your chosen design
  • Making good, extractor ducting and a final clean
HandlelessSleek, flat doors with built-in finger pulls for a clean, contemporary look.
Laminate worktopsHard-wearing and good value, in a wide range of stone and wood effects.
Quartz or solid surface worktopsStone-look, very durable worktops made to template after the units are fitted.
Kitchen islandA central unit for extra storage and seating, with optional sink or hob.

What are homes like around Liverpool?

Liverpool's housing includes Georgian terraces near the centre, large areas of Victorian red-brick terraces, Edwardian semis in the suburbs and big interwar council estates. The Wirral has Victorian villas and interwar semis, Southport has Victorian villas and bungalows, and St Helens and Knowsley have post-war estates and newer housing.

Terraces suit loft rooms, kitchen extensions and repointing, and many need their roofs and windows renewed. Suburban semis commonly take side extensions, driveways and porches.

Whatever era your Liverpool home dates from, we plan a new kitchen around how it is actually built rather than a one-size-fits-all specification.

Permissions for a new kitchen in Liverpool

Homes in Liverpool come under the regulations for England, summarised below. We don't rely on general rules alone: we confirm the position for your address with the council before a quote goes out.

Internal work such as a new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, plastering or decorating does not need planning permission in England, unless the house is listed, when listed building consent may be needed even for internal changes.

Some internal work is covered by Building Regulations: new electrical circuits and work in bathrooms (Part P), new drainage, structural changes, extractor ventilation and any new window. Notifiable work is certified by a registered installer or by building control.

Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.

From survey to handover

  1. Survey and measure

    A free survey comes first. It gives us what we need to price a new kitchen properly, including dimensions, existing materials and access for deliveries, and gives you the chance to ask anything you like.

  2. Quote in writing

    The quote arrives in writing, not over the phone. It covers the full scope, the finishes you've chosen, any exclusions and the payment schedule, with a fixed price tied to that specification.

  3. Dates and permissions

    Preparation matters as much as the build. We agree access, parking and working hours with you, order materials in good time, and confirm any permissions so the job isn't held up once it starts.

  4. Build and hand over

    The job proceeds in the order set out in the programme, with dust and debris kept under control. Finally we tidy away, inspect the work together and pass the finished project over to you with its paperwork.

How we work

One point of contactA single named contact handles your project from the first survey to the final handover, so you always know who to call with a question.
Tidy, protected work areasFloors, furniture and access routes are covered and protected while we work, and the site is tidied at the end of every working day.
One contract, several tradesJobs that need builders, plasterers, electricians and decorators come under a single contract, so you are not coordinating separate firms yourself.
Certified where requiredElectrical, gas and other notifiable work is carried out by suitably registered people, and you receive the relevant certificates when it is finished.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a new kitchen cost?

A mid-range kitchen of around 5–7 linear metres of units costs £7,600–£21,000 supplied and fitted. Value kitchens in smaller rooms cost less, and premium kitchens with stone worktops, an island and high-end appliances cost more. Moving the sink or hob, new electrics and replastering also affect the total. As a guide, allow roughly £1,000–£2,800 per linear metre of units plus fixed fitting costs. We confirm a fixed price after the survey.

Which worktop material should I choose?

Laminate worktops are the most affordable and come in many stone and wood effects, though they can be damaged by hot pans. Solid wood is warm and repairable but needs regular oiling. Quartz is very hard-wearing, stain-resistant and needs little maintenance, but it costs more and is made to template after the units are fitted. We bring samples and explain the care each one needs.

Can I stay at home during the work?

In most cases, yes. Most people can live at home throughout, and we plan the work to keep disruption down by protecting floors, agreeing working hours and keeping access routes clear. Bigger jobs affecting kitchens, bathrooms or heating may mean a short spell with reduced facilities, and we talk this through with you at the survey.

Do I need planning permission in Liverpool?

It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Liverpool is in England, so England's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.

How long will I be without a kitchen?

You are usually without a working kitchen for one to two weeks, from strip-out until the sink and hob are reconnected. If stone worktops are being made to template, we can fit a temporary worktop so you can use the sink while you wait. Many people set up a microwave, kettle and fridge in another room. We plan the order of work to keep this period as short as possible.

Nearby towns

Live in Liverpool? Our coverage takes in the L1, L2, L3 and L5 postcode areas and reaches out to Kirkdale, Birkenhead and Norris Green, so homes on the outskirts and in the next town along are included.

Planning a new kitchen in Liverpool?

Get a clearer idea of the cost of a new kitchen in Liverpool with our guide-price tool, then book a survey at no charge when you're ready for a fixed figure.

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