To check a kitchen quote, split it into units, worktops, appliances and fitting, then compare each part like for like. For the units alone, a typical 13-unit L-shaped kitchen costs £1,962 to £5,047 including VAT across the 93 ranges we sell, with a median of £2,467. If the units in your quote cost far more than that for a similar range, ask why.
1. Ask for an itemised quote
Every unit, door, panel, plinth and cornice should be listed with its price. A single total hides where the money goes and makes comparing impossible.
2. Check whether VAT is included
Many kitchen prices are shown without VAT, which adds 20%. All our prices include VAT.
3. Compare the specification
Check the board thickness (we supply 18mm rigid carcases), whether cabinets arrive built or flat-packed, the hinges and drawers (for example Blum or Hettich soft-close) and the guarantee on cabinets.
4. Price fitting separately
Ask for the kitchen and the fitting as separate figures. Then you can get two or three fitting quotes from the same plan. Some companies, such as Howdens, only sell through tradespeople, so the price depends on your fitter’s discount and mark-up.
5. Get a second, like-for-like quote
Send us your plan or the other company’s quote. We will price the same units and send back an itemised quote, usually within 1–2 working days. If another UK kitchen company has quoted less for exactly the same products, we will beat it.