The average cost of a kitchen extension is around £30.000. The job will approximately take between 5-10 weeks to complete

There are many different options and types when it comes to building a kitchen extension. With this in mind, the price for a kitchen extension can vary greatly.

You will need to think about the demolition costs, the build itself and the new kitchen.

The build quality is important too, for example:

• A straightforward kitchen build will usually cost around £1300-£1600 per m2
• A good quality build would be around £1700-£2000 per m2
• An excellent quality build will cost around £1800-£2500 per m2

There are many variations when it comes to building a kitchen extension. A small, basic kitchen extension could cost as little as £1200. A larger extension with top quality kitchen fittings could cost in excess of £100.000.

When it comes to build a kitchen extension, there are many different parts to the job to get all of the work done.

There are a number of additional costs that may come up when it comes to fitting a kitchen extension.

Below is a list of the additional costs that you may need to think about with this type of work:

 

Light Fittings

When you get a kitchen extension, you may need to move your light fittings so that they are centred in the room.

Although you could choose to re-install the existing lighting fixtures, now might be a good time to update them. The average cost for installing new light fittings is around £80-£200.The cost will depend mostly on the type of light fitting that you are having installed.

 

Radiator fitting

When your kitchen is extended, it may require  a larger radiator to heat the extra space in the room, or you may just want to upgrade to a more efficient radiator that will heat the space more quickly.

The average cost for removing and replacing a radiator is around £200-£300, depending on the radiator’s type and size.

If you are moving the radiator to a new location, then this will require extra plumbing work and could end up costing much more.

 

Windows Installation

Your next kitchen extension may require at least one new window, depending on the size of the extension and how much light is needed to brighten the room.

The average cost for a new window installation is around £200-£600. The cost will depend on the size of the window and the difficulty of the job.

 

Labour Costs and Timescales

 When it comes to building a kitchen extension, there are many different parts to the job and you will need to hire more than one contractor to get all of the work done.

Below is an overview of the contractors that you may need to hire for this type of work.

 

Interior designer

If you don’t have a complete idea of what you are looking for with your new kitchen extension, an interior designer could help you design your dream kitchen.

They will work with you to create an aesthetically pleasing space that is fully functional and ticks all of your boxes. An interior designer will usually charge around £25-£60 per hour on average.

 

Structural Engineer

It’s a good idea to hire a structural engineer before you go through with an extension as they will be able to advise how practical the extension is and will be able to establish all of the alteration you can make during the extension.

They will also advise you on the materials needed to complete the job and how to ensure the new structure is safe. A structural engineer will usually charge around £40-£100 per hour on average.

 

Builder

Once you have got your design in place and it’s ready to go, you can than start contacting builders for a quote on the building work. This way, they will be able to give you a much more accurate price.

Always ask the contractor for example of their previous work, so that you can ensure they can complete everything you’re asking for to a high standard.

You can expect to pay around £140-£250 per day on average to hire builders to this job.

 

Kitchen Installer

A kitchen installer can provide you with a complete, high quality kitchen fitting. They will provide designs and manufacture units for your dream kitchen.

They will also take care of all of the installation work.

All of this will usually come as complete price. Alternatively , you can buy your own kitchen and hire a kitchen fitter to do the installation work.

You can expect to pay around £125-£160 per day on average for a kitchen fitter.

 

Carpenter/Joiner

 If you are having wood cladding installed on your extension, or if you would like to have hardwood floors installed, you may need to hire a carpenter or joiner to do this part of the work.

You can expect to pay around £130-£180 per day on average for this part of work.

 

Plasterer

Once the extension is built, you will need to plaster the ceilings and walls. Many plasteres can also render the exterior of your extension if you wish.

A plasterer will usually charge around £100-£170 per day on average.

 

Window Fitter

A window fitter will be able to fit any window you want in your new extension. They can also install additional things such as bi-folding doors, sliding doors, or even a skylight. A window fitter will usually charge around £110-£170 per day on average.

 

Roofer

A roofer will be able to design the roof for your extension to your requirements. This is someone who specialises in roofing construction, and so they will be able to offer the best advice.

They will also design and build a suitable roof for your extension, which is aesthetically pleasing. Roofers will usually charge around £145-£225 per day on average.

 

Painter and Decorator

A painter a Decorator will handle the décor of the interior and will be able to offeryou the best advice on how to get your kitchen looking perfect.

They will paint and wallpaper your walls and will also gloss wooden areas such as the doorframes. A painter and decorator will usually charge around £100- £190 per day on average.

You can choose to hire a company to handle the entire extension for you. This will include all the building work, fixture and fittings and decorating.

Alternatively, you can take a look at the information above and shop around for various contractors for each part of the job.

Fitting a new kitchen extension will take several weeks and possibly even months to complete.

The timescales can vary greatly depending on type of extension, the extension’s size, and the additional work included, such as fitting the kitchen and any extra plumbing or electrical work needed.