How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Ballymena?
Prices checked October 2026 · Written by Darren Kearney, master joiner, Northern Ireland · How we price
A mid-range kitchen renovation in Ballymena costs about £12,400 – £16,400 for a typical 4.2 × 3 m room with trades doing the work, including materials, labour and a 10% contingency. Budget starts around £9,300 and premium can reach £26,400.
Price my kitchen in BallymenaKitchen costs in Ballymena by size and finish
| Size | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small 3 × 2.5 m | £7,700 – £10,400 | £10,200 – £13,500 | £16,900 – £21,900 |
| Medium 4.2 × 3 m | £9,300 – £12,500 | £12,400 – £16,400 | £20,400 – £26,400 |
| Large 5.5 × 4 m | £11,400 – £15,300 | £15,200 – £20,100 | £24,900 – £32,300 |
Homes in Ballymena, and what that means for your kitchen
- Designated a new town in 1967, planned to more than double in size, so many estates date from the late 1960s and 1970s.
Houses built quickly in the 1960s and 70s can have poor insulation, thin partition walls and dated wiring. Check the walls and floor when the old room is stripped, and consider insulating while the walls are open.
Newer houses are usually square and level, which keeps fitting quicker and cheaper.
Building control in Ballymena
A like-for-like kitchen refit doesn't usually need building control approval. You will need it if you remove or alter a wall, change drainage, or install or replace a boiler. Gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Ballymena is covered by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council building control.
Questions people ask
Are prices in Ballymena different from the rest of Northern Ireland?
RenoLab uses the same Northern Ireland prices everywhere. Real quotes vary more with the state of the house, the finish and how busy local trades are than with the town itself, so get two or three written quotes.
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Price my kitchenNearby
- Kitchen cost in Antrim about 11 miles
- Kitchen cost in Newtownabbey about 22 miles
- Kitchen cost in Carrickfergus about 24 miles
Also in Ballymena: Bathroom in Ballymena · En-suite in Ballymena. Full guide: kitchen renovation cost in Northern Ireland.
Guide prices from price book v2026.10. How we price. A guide, not a quote.