Kitchen respray cost guide
Most kitchens cost between £2,500 and £4,000 to respray. Here's exactly what that includes, what moves the price up or down, and why a quality respray is worth every penny against a £10,000+ new kitchen.
Every kitchen is different, so the final figure depends on your cabinets — but these bands cover the vast majority of jobs. You'll always get a fixed written quote after a free survey.
Galley and compact kitchens with a straightforward layout.
The typical family kitchen, often with a run of wall and base units.
Larger kitchens, islands, larders, or jobs with extra repair or more than one colour.
Prices are a guide for typical kitchens in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Your exact price is confirmed in writing after a free, no-obligation survey.
Answer a few quick questions for an instant guide price, including VAT — a more specific starting point than the bands above, before your free survey.
Your estimated price inc. VAT
£2,900 – £3,150
Based on 16 doors & drawers, standard cabinets, 1 colour
Includes cabinet preparation, spraying, materials and VAT.
Get my exact fixed price →This is an instant guide price, not a fixed quote. Your exact price is confirmed in writing after a free survey — never higher than what's agreed. Kitchens over 40 doors or with unusual layouts are priced on request.
Not sure which factors apply to you? For a step-by-step breakdown of what to check before booking anyone — including the shortcuts that cause finishes to fail — see our guide on how to spot a kitchen respray quote that won't last.
These need a different preparation approach entirely. See our guide to vinyl-wrap kitchens if that's what you're dealing with.
If a previous respray is already failing, extra work is usually needed first. Here's why that happens and how we prevent it.
Eggshell, matt, satin and gloss cost the same — but some specialist finishes need an extra coat. Explore colours & finishes.
A respray is only as good as the preparation underneath it. Every quote includes the full process — none of it is an optional extra.
All surfaces cleaned and degreased before any prep begins. Grease is the number one cause of paint failure.
Chips, dents and imperfections filled and sanded smooth. The finish is only as good as the surface beneath it.
Worktops, appliances, walls and floors carefully masked before spraying. No overspray, no mess.
A specialist adhesion primer before the topcoat. This is what makes the finish last; skipping it is a shortcut we never take.
Two or more topcoats of cabinet-grade paint, with full curing time between each coat.
Every door and hinge numbered and refitted exactly as it was, for a seamless result.
Five things decide where in the range your kitchen falls. We'll talk you through all of them at the survey.
The single biggest factor. More units mean more prep, more spraying and more curing time.
Cabinets needing extra filling, repair or de-greasing take more preparation before they're ready to spray.
A single colour is most efficient. Two-tone kitchens or feature islands add masking and spraying time.
Islands, larders, glazed units, cornices and intricate mouldings all add to the work involved.
Eggshell, matt, satin or gloss, and any specialist finishes, can affect materials and the number of coats needed.
The average kitchen replacement in the UK costs £10,000–£20,000 and takes weeks to install. A respray gives you the same fresh look for far less, with minimal disruption.
You can find a cheaper quote. What you can't always find is the prep, the materials and the care that make a respray actually last. This is where the difference goes.
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