How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Newtownabbey?
Prices checked October 2026 · Written by Darren Kearney, master joiner, Northern Ireland · How we price
A mid-range kitchen renovation in Newtownabbey 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 NewtownabbeyKitchen costs in Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey, and what that means for your kitchen
- Formed in 1958 from seven villages, including Glengormley, Whiteabbey, Carnmoney and Jordanstown.
- Large 1950s estates such as Rathcoole, built for families moved from inner-city Belfast.
Post-war houses usually have solid concrete ground floors and simple layouts, which suits new flooring, but wiring and pipework may be original and worth replacing while the room is stripped.
Newer houses are usually square and level, which keeps fitting quicker and cheaper.
Building control in Newtownabbey
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.
Newtownabbey is covered by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council building control.
Questions people ask
Are prices in Newtownabbey 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 Belfast about 6 miles
- Kitchen cost in Carrickfergus about 7 miles
- Kitchen cost in Antrim about 12 miles
Also in Newtownabbey: Bathroom in Newtownabbey · En-suite in Newtownabbey. Full guide: kitchen renovation cost in Northern Ireland.
Guide prices from price book v2026.10. How we price. A guide, not a quote.