A kitchen renovation in Ireland costs roughly €6,000–€12,000 at budget level, €12,000–€25,000 mid-range, and €25,000–€45,000+ at the high end (indicative 2026 ranges). Where you land depends mostly on the units, worktops and appliances you pick, and how much building work is involved.
Kitchen renovation cost by tier
The table below shows indicative 2026 ranges for a typical Irish kitchen. Treat them as a starting point — your final price depends heavily on size and spec.
| Tier | Typical spec | Indicative 2026 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Flat-pack/supply-only units, laminate worktops, freestanding appliances, same layout | €6,000–€12,000 |
| Mid-range | Fitted units, quartz or quality laminate worktops, some integrated appliances | €12,000–€25,000 |
| High-end | Bespoke/solid-timber units, stone worktops, full integrated appliance suite, island | €25,000–€45,000+ |
Within those totals, the units themselves run roughly €4,000–€15,000 supply-only, while a fully fitted kitchen including worktops and appliances typically lands at €10,000–€30,000. We cover the cabinetry side in detail in our fitted kitchen cost guide.
What’s included in the cost
A full renovation is more than just units. A typical breakdown looks like:
- Kitchen units and doors — the largest single item for most jobs.
- Worktops — laminate is cheapest; quartz and stone cost several times more.
- Appliances — oven, hob, extractor, fridge, dishwasher; integrated costs more than freestanding.
- Sink, tap and plumbing — including any relocation of services.
- Electrical work — new sockets, lighting, appliance circuits.
- Flooring, tiling and splashbacks.
- Plastering, painting and making good.
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen.
- Labour and project management.
What affects the price
Several factors push a kitchen renovation up or down:
- Layout changes. Keeping the existing layout is far cheaper than moving the sink, hob or appliances, because that means re-routing plumbing, gas and electrics.
- Structural work. Knocking a wall to open up the space adds steel, structural calculations and replastering.
- Worktop material. Laminate is the budget choice; quartz, granite and solid timber cost considerably more.
- Appliance spec. Integrated and premium-brand appliances add up quickly.
- Unit quality. Flat-pack, rigid carcass, and bespoke joinery sit at very different price points.
- Condition of the room. Old wiring, damp or uneven walls all add prep cost.
Ways to save
- Keep the layout. Reusing existing plumbing and electrical points is the single biggest saving.
- Mix tiers. Spend on the worktop and a good hob, save on cabinet doors and handles.
- Choose supply-only units and hire a separate fitter if your supplier’s fitting quote is high.
- Keep good appliances. If your oven and dishwasher are recent, reuse them.
- Get at least three written quotes and compare them line by line — labour, units and worktops should be itemised, not lumped together.
- Order early to avoid paying a premium for short lead times.
There are no SEAI grants for a kitchen itself, but a renovation is a natural time to improve your home’s energy performance — see how to improve your BER rating. If you’re gutting the whole house, our full house renovation cost guide puts the kitchen in context, and if walls are coming down it’s worth coordinating with a house rewiring at the same time.
Budgeting tips
Build in a contingency of around 10–15% — old houses routinely throw up surprises once units come off the wall, from hidden damp to undersized wiring. Confirm exactly what each quote includes (does it cover flooring? painting? appliance supply?) so you’re comparing like with like, and get everything in writing before work starts.