Edinburgh Kitchen Cost — 2026 Guide
Kitchen costs in Edinburgh average £11,000 to £26,000 for a mid-range fitted kitchen. Edinburgh is Scotland's most expensive kitchen renovation market, with costs comparable to northern English cities but well below London.
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| Scope | Edinburgh cost (£, inc. VAT) | UK national avg |
|---|---|---|
| Budget refresh | £5,000 – £10,000 | £5,000 – £10,000 |
| Mid-range fitted kitchen | £11,000 – £24,000 | £12,000 – £25,000 |
| Premium kitchen | £22,000 – £42,000 | £25,000 – £45,000 |
| Luxury / bespoke | £40,000 – £75,000+ | £45,000 – £80,000+ |
Scotland-Specific Considerations
Building Standards (Scotland). Scotland has its own building standards system, separate from England & Wales Building Regulations. Kitchen electrical work must comply with Scottish Building Standards rather than Part P.
Building warrant. Significant kitchen renovations in Scotland may require a building warrant (the Scottish equivalent of Building Regulations approval) from your local authority. This applies to structural changes, new drainage, and major electrical work.
Listed buildings. Edinburgh has one of the largest concentrations of listed buildings in the UK. Listed Building Consent is required for alterations affecting the character of the building — this can include kitchen renovations in tenement flats.
Tenement flats. Many Edinburgh kitchens are in traditional tenement flats. These present unique challenges including shared drainage stacks, stone walls, and restricted access for deliveries.
Edinburgh Area Cost Variations
| Area | Relative cost |
|---|---|
| New Town, Stockbridge, Morningside | +15–30% |
| Marchmont, Bruntsfield | +5–15% |
| Leith, Portobello | Standard |
| South Edinburgh (Liberton, Gilmerton) | -5 to -10% |
| Greater Edinburgh (Musselburgh, Livingston) | -10 to -15% |
Edinburgh Kitchen Cost Breakdown (mid-range)
| Component | Cost range (£) |
|---|---|
| Kitchen units | £3,500 – £8,000 |
| Labour (fitting) | £2,500 – £5,500 |
| Worktop (quartz) | £1,200 – £3,000 |
| Appliances | £1,200 – £3,500 |
| Flooring | £500 – £1,500 |
| Plumbing & electrics | £800 – £2,000 |
| Tiling & decoration | £400 – £1,200 |
| Total | £11,000 – £24,000 |