What a new kitchen costs in Ireland: what to expect
There is no honest single price for a kitchen. What you pay depends on the room, what goes into it and how much of the house has to change around it. This is what moves the number, so you can read any quote with clear eyes.
New kitchen cost: why there is no one price
Two kitchens with the same number of units can be priced very differently. One drops into the footprint of the old kitchen. The other moves the sink to an island, adds a tall run of appliances and needs a new floor. The cabinets are only part of the story; the work around them is the rest.
So rather than quote a figure that would not match your room, here is what actually drives the price of a kitchen and its installation in Ireland.
Size and layout
The length of cabinetry and the shape of the plan set the base. A single wall or galley is simpler than an L or U shape, and an island adds both units and a worktop that is finished on every side.
Keeping services where they are usually costs less than moving them. Changing the layout is often worth it, but it is the first thing to price honestly.
Cabinetry and doors
A tailored kitchen is planned to your measurements, with units and finishes chosen from a wide catalogue, so walls that are not square, alcoves and awkward returns are scribed in on site by the carpenter rather than covered with filler panels. That extra fitting time is part of the price.
Door style, finish and painting, internal drawers, larder fittings and hardware all move the number. Tall units and full-height storage use more material than base units alone.
Worktops
Worktop material, thickness and the number of joins all matter, and so do cut-outs for the sink and hob, upstands and splashbacks. Stone and quartz tops are templated after the cabinets are fitted, which adds a step to the timeline.
Appliances
Integrated appliances need housings built around them, so the choice of oven, hob, extraction, fridge and dishwasher affects the cabinetry as well as the appliance bill. Decide early whether you are reusing anything, because sizes drive the drawing.
Plumbing, electrics and extraction
Moving a sink, adding an island hob, new sockets, under-cabinet lighting or ducted extraction all mean trades on site. Electrical work should be done by a registered electrician and certified. These items are where quotes most often differ, so check what is included.
Removing the old kitchen
Taking out the old kitchen, disposing of it and making good the walls, floor and ceiling behind it is real work. Ask whether removal, skip hire and making good are in the quote or priced separately.
Timeline and what it means for cost
A bespoke kitchen runs through stages: home visit and measure, planning and choosing units and finishes from the catalogue, ordering and delivery, installation, then worktop templating and fitting. Lead times depend on supply of the units you choose and on any building work happening first.
Delays usually come from changes after the drawing is signed off, so time spent getting the design right is time saved on site.
What should be in a kitchen installation quote
A clear quote lists the cabinetry and doors, worktops, appliances if supplied, fitting, plumbing and electrical connections, removal of the old kitchen, making good, and any tiling or flooring. It should say what is excluded, how payments are staged and what happens if something changes.
If two quotes are far apart, it is usually because they include different things, not because one fitter is magic.
Questions to ask a kitchen installer
Who measures the room, and who fits it? Is the kitchen made to measure or adapted from stock sizes? Who handles plumbing and electrics? What is included for removal and making good? How long will the kitchen be out of use? Can I see finished kitchens you have fitted? What happens if a wall turns out not to be square?
At BKD an experienced carpenter visits the house, plans the kitchen with you from a wide catalogue of units and finishes, and fits it himself, so you know who is in your home and who to call.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new kitchen cost in Ireland?
It depends on the size and layout of the room, the cabinetry and doors, worktops, appliances, and how much plumbing, electrical and building work is needed around it. The fairest way to get a real figure is a home visit and a quote for your room that lists exactly what is included.
Is a bespoke kitchen more expensive than a fitted kitchen?
A tailored kitchen is planned to your room and scribed in by a carpenter, so it usually takes more fitting time than a flat-pack or off-the-shelf install. In return it fits walls that are not square, uses awkward space and avoids filler panels. Whether that is worth it depends on the room and how long you plan to stay.
What is usually included in a kitchen installation quote?
A full quote should cover cabinetry, doors, worktops, fitting, plumbing and electrical connections, removal of the old kitchen and making good. Appliances, tiling and flooring are sometimes included and sometimes separate, so check the list of exclusions.
Does moving the sink or cooker add to the cost?
Usually, yes. Moving water, waste, gas or electrics means extra trade work and sometimes changes to the floor or walls. Keeping services in place keeps the job simpler, but a better layout can be worth it.
How long does it take to install a new kitchen?
It depends on the size of the kitchen, any building work and the worktop material. Stone and quartz worktops are templated after the cabinets go in and fitted later. Your installer should give you a timeline for each stage before work starts.
Do you give free consultations?
Yes. BKD visits homes across Dublin, Kildare and Meath to see the room, measure it and talk through how you live before anything is planned or priced.
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