Kitchen Guide • East Sussex

Kitchen Renovation Costs in East Sussex — What to Budget

Price ranges for East Sussex homes, from Brighton conversions to Wealden cottages and new build on the coast.

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Kitchen renovation in East Sussex

East Sussex spans city flats, coastal towns, Downland villages and a growing amount of new build. That range means the same kitchen can be a straightforward two-week job in one property and a carefully scribed bespoke fit in another.

Kitchen sizeSpecificationSupply only (inc VAT)Supplied & fitted
Small — up to 9 sqmBudget£5,400 – £7,200£7,100 – £9,500
Mid-range£7,500 – £10,200£9,200 – £12,500
Premium£11,100 – £15,000£12,800 – £17,300
Medium — 10 to 14 sqmBudget£6,400 – £8,700£8,500 – £11,500
Mid-range£9,100 – £12,300£11,100 – £15,000
Premium£12,800 – £17,300£14,800 – £20,000
Large — 15 to 20 sqmBudget£8,100 – £10,900£10,600 – £14,400
Mid-range£11,400 – £15,400£13,900 – £18,800
Premium£15,300 – £20,700£17,800 – £24,100

These are the same ranges our AI designer uses to build your estimate — there is no separate “website price”. Budget assumes shaker units with laminate worktops and entry-level integrated appliances; mid-range assumes quartz worktops and a Bosch/Neff appliance mix; premium assumes handleless units, quartz and premium appliances. Fitting is estimated at £1,200 plus £100 per square metre. Islands, pantries, boiling-water taps and similar extras are added on top.

What drives kitchen costs in East Sussex

Conversions and flats. Brighton and Hove in particular have a high proportion of converted period houses, where kitchens occupy rooms that were never designed for them. Short runs, irregular walls and restricted delivery access all shape the job more than the choice of door style does.

Period rural stock. Inland towns and villages across the Weald hold a lot of older housing with the usual characteristics: uneven floors, low ceilings, thick walls. Standard carcasses fit, but the setting out takes longer and bespoke panels are often needed at the ends of runs.

New build. Newer developments along the coast and around the larger towns are the most predictable projects, and also the ones where buyers most often replace a builder-standard kitchen soon after moving in. Square rooms and conventional services keep the fitting element at the bottom of its range.

Where East Sussex budgets tend to go

The county’s split between compact urban kitchens and larger rural ones produces two quite different spending patterns. In flats and conversions, the budget concentrates on storage engineering and finish quality, because the footprint is fixed and there is nothing to be gained from layout changes. In the larger inland properties it goes the other way: the room can take an island and a separate utility, so layout does the work and the specification follows.

Across both, worktop choice is the single largest swing factor after size. Moving from laminate to quartz on a large kitchen can add several thousand pounds on its own, which is why the gap between the budget and premium columns widens as the rooms get bigger.

If your property is a conversion, it is worth confirming early what the freeholder or management company requires for works — notice periods, permitted hours and waste removal arrangements are all normal conditions, and they affect scheduling rather than price.

Supply only or supplied and fitted?

Supply-only covers the units, worktops and appliances delivered to your door. Supplied-and-fitted adds installation: removing the old kitchen, fitting units and worktops, connecting appliances and making good. The gap between the two columns above is the fitting element, and it is the part most likely to move once someone has seen the room.

Plumbing and electrical work beyond a like-for-like swap, plastering, flooring and any structural change sit outside both columns and are quoted separately by your installer.

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How our estimate is produced

The figures above are not marketing numbers. They come straight out of the same calculator that powers our AI designer: cabinetry priced per square metre by door style, worktops priced by material and area, an appliance package matched to your budget band, VAT on the supply, then fitting at £1,200 plus £100 per square metre. Whatever the designer quotes you on screen is what these tables say.

Every range is exactly that — a range. The final figure comes from your installer after a site survey, because only a measured survey catches the things that actually move the price: the state of the floor, where the services run, and whether the walls are square.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a kitchen cost in East Sussex?
For a medium kitchen of 10 to 14 square metres, expect roughly £8,500 to £11,500 supplied and fitted at budget specification, £11,100 to £15,000 mid-range and £14,800 to £20,000 premium.
Do you cover East Sussex?
Yes. East Sussex is within our service area, alongside Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, West Sussex and London.
How accurate is the AI estimate?
It is an indicative range built from your room size, style, worktop material, appliance budget and any extras you select. It is not a quote. Your installer confirms the final figure after a site survey, which is where things like floor condition and the position of services get priced in.
Do I have to contact an installer to use the designer?
No. The designer is free to use and you can walk away with your design and estimate. We are paid by the installers we introduce customers to, which is why the tool costs you nothing.
How long does a kitchen installation take?
Most installations take two to four weeks on site once materials have arrived, with lead times on units and worktops typically running a few weeks before that.

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