Fitted Kitchens in London: A Practical Guide for West London & Berkshire Homes
Most people searching “fitted kitchens in London” are really trying to answer one question: is a fitted kitchen actually better than just buying pre-made units and rearranging them until they fit? Short answer yes, almost always, and the difference shows up the moment you look at what happens in the corners of a room, not the middle.
Quick answer: A fitted kitchen for a London-area home typically costs between £8,000 and £30,000+, depending on size, units and appliances. “Fitted” means the units are built and installed to fill your specific wall space edge-to-edge no gaps, no filler panels as opposed to standard modular units simply placed in a room. Teams based just outside central London, including ours in Slough, regularly deliver the same fitted-kitchen standard without central London workshop costs.
For a deeper look at fully custom, made-to-measure kitchen design specifically, see our guide on bespoke kitchens in London this article focuses on fitted kitchens more broadly, including what “fitted” actually means and how to plan one properly.
What Does “Fitted Kitchen” Actually Mean?
“Fitted” gets used two ways in the industry, and it’s worth knowing the difference before you start getting quotes:
- Fitted (standard sense): cabinets and worktops installed to fill the room’s walls precisely, using a manufacturer’s range of standard cabinet widths combined cleverly to minimise gaps
- Bespoke fitted: every unit built to the exact millimetre for your room, rather than assembled from standard widths
Both are “fitted” in that nothing’s freestanding but a bespoke fitted kitchen goes further, especially in older properties where walls are rarely perfectly straight.
Fitted Kitchen Cost for London-Area Homes
Costs scale mainly with kitchen size, appliance specification, and worktop material.
- Small fitted kitchen (galley or single-wall): £8,000–£13,000
- Mid-size L-shaped kitchen: £13,000–£20,000
- Larger kitchen or kitchen-diner with an island: £20,000–£32,000+
These ranges assume mid-to-premium ranges brands like Schüller, Next125, with integrated Neff, Bosch or Siemens appliances. If a quote comes in well under these figures for a genuinely fitted job, check what’s being substituted: often it’s carcass material, hinge quality, or worktop grade.
Fitted Kitchen Installation What Actually Happens
A proper fitted kitchen installation generally follows this order:
- Site survey — precise measurements of every wall, socket and pipe location
- Design — layout planned around your actual room, often with 3D visuals
- Manufacturing — units built or ordered to your exact specification
- First fix — removing the old kitchen, first-stage plumbing and electrics
- Installation — cabinets, worktops and appliances fitted in sequence
- Second fix and finishing — final electrics, plumbing connections, and snagging
Installation itself typically takes one to three weeks, though total project time including manufacturing lead time often runs six to ten weeks from order to completion.
Do You Fit Kitchens in London?
We’re based in Slough, covering Berkshire and the wider area Windsor, Maidenhead, Burnham, Langley, Datchet, Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield and Uxbridge which puts us firmly within reach of West London and the M4 corridor. If your home sits anywhere between Slough and central London, it’s worth getting in touch even if you’re unsure whether you’re in our patch.
If you’re looking into fully custom joinery beyond the kitchen itself fitted wardrobes, media walls, alcove storage we cover that too, and it’s the same in-house team end to end. See our guide on bespoke furniture in London for that side of things.
Our main kitchen service including current ranges, our showroom details and how to book a free design consultation is on our bespoke kitchens page, which is the best starting point if you’re ready to talk specifics rather than keep researching.
Fitted Kitchens by Property Type
Period terraces — rarely have straight walls, which is exactly where a fitted (especially bespoke fitted) kitchen earns its cost. Standard cabinet runs leave visible gaps against uneven walls; properly fitted units don’t.
New-build flats — walls tend to be straighter, but floor space is usually tighter. The main design challenge shifts to storage density rather than fitting around irregularities.
Detached and semi-detached houses — more often have room for an island or open-plan kitchen-diner, where the fitted approach is about flow and layout as much as filling wall space.
What to Ask Before Booking a Fitted Kitchen
- Is this “fitted” or genuinely bespoke? Both are valid, but they’re priced differently make sure you know which you’re getting quoted for.
- What’s the full timeline, not just the install window? Manufacturing lead time is often the longest part of the process.
- Who does the electrical and plumbing first-fix? Some companies subcontract this ask, since it affects both quality and scheduling.
- What warranty covers the units and the installation separately? These are sometimes different guarantees from different parties.
Common Mistakes People Make
Choosing a layout before checking appliance sizes properly ovens, hobs and extractor units all have real clearance requirements that a render doesn’t always show accurately.
Underestimating how disruptive the “first fix” stage is. A kitchen is typically unusable for at least several days during removal and first-fix work, which matters if you’re planning around a family’s daily routine.
FAQ
How much does a fitted kitchen cost in London?
Most fitted kitchens for London-area homes cost between £8,000 and £30,000+, depending on size and specification. A site visit is needed for an accurate quote, since layout and wall condition significantly affect price.
What’s the difference between a fitted kitchen and a bespoke kitchen?
A fitted kitchen fills your wall space using a manufacturer’s standard cabinet widths, while a bespoke kitchen is built to your exact room measurements. Both are installed permanently, but bespoke offers more precision in awkward or non-standard rooms.
How long does it take to fit a kitchen?
Installation itself usually takes one to three weeks. Including design, manufacturing lead time and first-fix work, the full process from order to completion often takes six to ten weeks.
Do you supply and install fitted kitchens, or just install them?
We design, supply and install fitted kitchens entirely in-house, using our own team rather than subcontractors.
Can a fitted kitchen work in an older property with uneven walls?
Yes, though it usually needs a bespoke fitted approach rather than standard cabinet widths, since older properties rarely have perfectly straight walls.
Do I need to move out during a kitchen installation?
No, but expect the kitchen to be unusable for several days during removal and first-fix work. Most households manage with a temporary setup elsewhere in the home.
Which brands do you use for fitted kitchens?
We work with German and British manufacturers including Schüller, Next125, Neff, Bosch and Siemens.
Which areas near London do you cover for fitted kitchens?
We’re based in Slough and cover Berkshire, including Windsor, Maidenhead, Burnham, Langley and Datchet — all within easy reach of West London.
If you’re weighing up fitted versus bespoke, or just want a straight answer on cost and timeline for your specific room, the fastest way through is a conversation, not more research. Visit our bespoke kitchens page to see our current work and book a free design consultation with our Slough-based team.
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