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Quartz worktop price with installation
UK quartz fitted prices range £1,800 to £6,500 depending on kitchen size and tier. The supply-and-fit quote bundles material, templating, fabrication, delivery and installation. Here is the honest line-by-line breakdown.
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UK quartz worktops are typically quoted as supply-and-fit per square metre rather than separate material and labour line items. The headline price includes the slab itself, templating visit, CNC fabrication, sink and hob cutouts, standard edge profiles, joining seams, delivery and installation. For a typical UK 6m² kitchen the total fitted price runs £1,680 at standard tier, £2,520 at mid-range or £3,600+ at premium tier. These prices cover supply and fit but assume reasonable accessibility, no special features and standard layouts.
Some extras can add to the supply-and-fit base price. Premium edge profiles like mitred or bullnose add £15-£40 per linear metre. Additional cutouts beyond standard sink and hob (boiling water taps, soap dispensers, second sinks) add £50-£150 each. Upgraded thickness from 20mm to 30mm adds around 25%. Mitred upstands or splashbacks add to the linear metre count. Difficult access (third-floor flats, tight stair angles) can add modest delivery surcharges. This page sets out the realistic UK cost breakdown so you can budget accurately for your specific kitchen.
The fitted price covers everything from templating to install. Be wary of quotes that price material separately because critical things like edges or fitting often get added later.
— Rock & Co Showroom Team
Five components bundled into UK supply-and-fit pricing
Knowing what is included in the headline price helps you compare quotes accurately and avoid surprise charges.
Material is the largest component, fitting and templating add up
The slab material itself accounts for roughly 50-60% of the total UK supply-and-fit price. CNC fabrication and edge polishing make up another 15-20%. Templating (the laser measurement visit) adds 5-7%. Delivery and installation add 12-15%. Standard cutouts for sink and hob are bundled. The combined components deliver an installed worktop ready for kitchen use rather than just a slab on the doorstep.
Comparing quotes across UK fabricators is easier when both quotes use supply-and-fit pricing. Quotes that separate material and labour can sometimes look cheaper upfront but add fitting, templating or extra cutouts later. The all-in supply-and-fit format is the UK industry standard and makes comparison cleaner. Ask for a written quote that explicitly includes templating, fabrication, all standard cutouts, edge profile and installation.
Slab material
Templating
CNC fabrication
Installation
Four UK kitchen size scenarios with realistic cost
Real UK kitchen sizes with the typical supply-and-fit cost at mid-range tier across four common scenarios.
Compact galley kitchen (4m²)
Mid-range fitted: ~£1,680. Suits flats, terraces, smaller homes. Standard edges and cutouts included. Compact templating and quick install.
Average UK family kitchen (6m²)
Mid-range fitted: ~£2,520. Most common UK kitchen size. Standard L-shape or galley layout. Includes one sink and one hob cutout. Sweet spot UK pricing.
Larger family kitchen with island (8m²)
Mid-range fitted: ~£3,360. Premium UK family kitchen size. May include island worktop. Often paired with mitred edges on island for premium look.
Open-plan luxury kitchen (12m²+)
Mid-range fitted: ~£5,040+. Larger open-plan or luxury layouts. Multiple cutouts for double sink, boiling tap, second hob. Often premium tier rather than mid-range.
UK total fitted prices across three tiers for typical kitchens
Three escalating tiers showing typical UK supply-and-fit pricing for a 6m² UK kitchen.
- Standard tier quartz
- 10-15 yr warranty
- Pencil round edge included
- One sink and one hob cutout
- Mid-range branded quartz
- 15-25 yr warranty
- Wider pattern selection
- Sweet spot UK pricing
- Premium tier flagship brands
- Lifetime warranty options
- Best pattern realism
- Statement kitchen tier
Pricing is supply and fit per square metre. Premium edges, additional cutouts and extras add to the base figure.
A genuine UK supply-and-fit quote should explicitly include templating, fabrication, all standard cutouts, edge profile and installation. If any of these is listed separately, the headline price may be misleading. Always ask for the all-inclusive figure.
UK total cost across kitchen sizes and tiers
A side-by-side view of typical UK fitted pricing across three tiers and four common kitchen sizes.
| 4m² | 6m² | 8m² | 12m² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard tier | £1,120 | £1,680 | £2,240 | £3,360 |
| Mid range tier | £1,680 | £2,520 | £3,360 | £5,040 |
| Premium tier | £2,400 | £3,600 | £4,800 | £7,200 |
| Mitred edge premium | +£240 | +£360 | +£480 | +£720 |
| Boiling tap cutout | +£100 | +£100 | +£100 | +£100 |
| Per-year cost (mid, 20yr) | £84 | £126 | £168 | £252 |
| Per-year cost (mid, with res) | ~£0-50 | ~£0-80 | ~£50-120 | ~£100-200 |
7 things to confirm in your UK supply-and-fit quote
Run through these with any UK quartz quote. The checklist ensures the quote is genuinely all-inclusive and comparable to other quotes.
Confirm the slab brand and tier
Standard tier, mid-range branded or premium flagship. The tier affects the price by 50% or more so worth confirming explicitly. Brand name should appear on the quote.
Confirm all cutouts are included
Sink, hob and standard tap cutouts should be bundled. Boiling water taps, soap dispensers, second sinks add £50-£150 each. List all cutouts explicitly to avoid surprises.
Confirm the edge profile is included
Pencil round and square should be included in standard pricing. Bullnose, mitred and decorative edges add £15-£40 per linear metre. Confirm which profile is quoted.
Confirm thickness
20mm is UK standard. 30mm adds around 25% but creates a more substantial look. 12mm is for splashbacks only. Confirm the quoted thickness matches your specification.
Confirm templating and installation are included
Both should be bundled in supply-and-fit pricing. If listed separately or excluded, ask for clarification. Templating typically adds 5-7% and installation 12-15% if priced separately.
Confirm warranty terms
Standard tier typically 10-15 years. Mid-range 15-25 years. Premium often lifetime. Worth confirming the warranty terms before committing.
Confirm timeline
UK quartz typically takes 2-3 weeks from order to install. Templating happens 1-2 weeks before fitting. Worth confirming dates align with your kitchen renovation timeline.
UK quartz cost across the install timeline
Five stages of a typical UK quartz installation showing where the cost components apply.
Quote and deposit
Showroom visit, quote provided, deposit typically 25-50% of total to confirm order. Templating booked.
Templating visit
Templater visits and laser-maps the kitchen. Cost bundled in supply-and-fit. Drawings shared for sign-off.
Workshop fabrication
CNC cutting and edge polishing. Quality control inspection. Cost bundled in supply-and-fit.
Two fitters deliver and install. Final balance typically due on or shortly after install completion.
Ongoing zero cost
Daily care with mild soap and microfibre. No sealing required. No specialist treatments. Maintenance cost essentially zero across the lifespan.
Three common UK quote-related mistakes
From years of UK customer conversations about quotes, these are the three most common errors that lead to surprise costs or poor value.
Comparing material-only quotes to supply-and-fit quotes
Material-only quotes look cheaper upfront but exclude fitting, templating, edges and cutouts. Comparing apples to oranges. Always compare like-for-like supply-and-fit quotes.
Accepting below-market quotes without checking
Below-market UK quotes (sub-£200/m² supplied and fitted) almost always cut corners on templating, edge profiles or fitting quality. Issues develop within years. Standard tier £280/m² is the genuine value floor.
Adding extras after the initial quote
Extra cutouts, premium edges or thickness upgrades added after the initial quote can push the total significantly. Plan all specifications at quote stage to avoid creep during the install process.
Looking for more quartz worktop answers?
This article is part of our complete quartz worktops FAQ. Sixty-plus quick answers to the questions UK homeowners ask us most often, all written from the showroom floor by a team that has fitted quartz for over twenty years.
Where to go from here
For the per-metre cost question that underpins the total install pricing, our piece on how much is quartz worktop per metre uk covers the per-square-metre breakdown across all UK tiers.
For the broader cost-vs-value comparison, our article on is quartz worth the money covers the per-year cost reframe across the slab lifespan.
And for understanding what affects the variation in UK pricing, our piece on what affects the cost of quartz worktops covers the factors that drive price differences between quotes.
For the wider context of all our cost answers, the full quartz worktops FAQ covers every question we are asked across the showroom and on the phone.
Quick answers
What does UK supply-and-fit pricing include?
Slab material, templating visit, CNC fabrication, sink and hob cutouts, standard edge profile (pencil round or square), joining seams, delivery and installation. Should also include warranty terms.
How much does a typical UK quartz kitchen cost installed?
Around £1,680-£3,600+ for a typical 6m² UK kitchen depending on tier. Standard tier £1,680, mid-range £2,520, premium £3,600+. Add £200-£800 for premium edges, extra cutouts or thickness upgrades.
Can I get a fixed-price UK quartz quote?
Yes, most reputable UK fabricators provide fixed-price supply-and-fit quotes after a templating visit. Pre-templating quotes may be estimates that adjust slightly after measurement. Templated quotes are reliably fixed.
Do UK quartz prices include VAT?
Most UK domestic quartz quotes include VAT in the headline price. Worth confirming explicitly. Commercial installations may be priced ex-VAT. Always check whether the quoted figure is the final amount payable.
Are there any hidden costs to watch for?
Common surprise costs: extra cutouts, premium edges, thickness upgrades, difficult delivery access, multiple slabs (for very long runs), upstands or splashbacks. Confirm all of these explicitly at quote stage to avoid post-templating cost increases.
Want a fixed-price UK quote?
Pop into our Stevenage showroom or give us a call. We provide line-by-line UK supply-and-fit quotes that include templating, fabrication, edges and installation so you know the total cost upfront.