How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Carrickfergus?
Prices checked October 2026 · Written by Darren Kearney, master joiner, Northern Ireland · How we price
A mid-range kitchen renovation in Carrickfergus 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 CarrickfergusKitchen costs in Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus, and what that means for your kitchen
- A commuter town with three railway stations into Belfast; older houses near the castle and harbour and newer estates beyond.
Older terraces and town houses often have uneven walls and floors, lath-and-plaster ceilings and old wiring. Expect more making good than in a newer house, and keep the 10% contingency for what turns up behind the old units and tiles.
Newer houses are usually square and level, which keeps fitting quicker and cheaper.
Building control in Carrickfergus
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.
Carrickfergus is covered by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council building control.
Questions people ask
Are prices in Carrickfergus 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 Newtownabbey about 7 miles
- Kitchen cost in Belfast about 11 miles
- Kitchen cost in Antrim about 18 miles
Also in Carrickfergus: Bathroom in Carrickfergus · En-suite in Carrickfergus. Full guide: kitchen renovation cost in Northern Ireland.
Guide prices from price book v2026.10. How we price. A guide, not a quote.