How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Alicante?

There is no single price: it depends mainly on whether the layout changes, the level of the units and worktop, and the condition of the existing plumbing and electrics. Two kitchens of identical size can cost very differently on those three decisions alone. We assess it at the property and give you an itemised, no-obligation quote.

How long does a kitchen renovation take?

A standard kitchen with no change of layout is usually finished in 3-4 weeks on site, and five to seven if it is being re-planned or the joinery is bespoke. The biggest constraint is not the building work but the lead time on units and worktop, which starts once the final measurements are taken.

Can I cook during the renovation?

Not in the kitchen, since units, water and power are removed for most of the job. The usual approach is a temporary point with a microwave, fridge and kettle in another room. We plan the work so the days without a kitchen are as few as possible and tell you in advance when they start.

Is it worth opening the kitchen into the living room?

In coastal apartments it usually is: you gain light, space and rental value. First you need to confirm the wall is not structural and allow for an extractor with enough extraction, because in one open space cooking smells travel. We assess it during the visit and tell you whether it is viable in your property.

What VAT applies to a kitchen renovation?

For homes more than two years old, and where the company supplies both materials and labour, a reduced rate of VAT applies instead of the standard rate, within the limits set by the regulations. Always ask for the quote with the tax shown separately so you know the real cost before you commit.

Updated 2026-07-28 · by Equipo Técnico

Kitchen renovation cost in Alicante

The price of a kitchen renovation in Alicante comes down to three things: whether the layout stays or changes, the level of the units and worktop, and the condition of the services hidden behind the old cupboards. The building work itself (strip-out, plumbing, electrics, tiling and flooring) is fairly predictable; it is the design decisions that push the budget up or keep it down. A standard kitchen takes 3-5 weeks. The sensible next step is a personalised, no-obligation quote with itemised costs.

Along with the bathroom, the kitchen is the most requested renovation in the province of Alicante, and also the most underestimated. Plumbing, electrics, ventilation, tiling, flooring, bespoke joinery and appliances all meet in a few square metres, and each of those trades has to arrive in the right order. That is why two kitchens of the same size can have very different quotes: you are not paying for floor area, you are paying for scope.

What drives the price of a kitchen

Before you start browsing catalogues it helps to understand what actually moves the figure. These are the factors that weigh most on a kitchen renovation budget, in order of impact.

Keeping or changing the layout: moving the sink, the extractor or the gas point means redoing wastes, soil pipes and ventilation, and it is the single decision that adds most to the cost.
The level of the units: from standard modules with laminate fronts to bespoke joinery with soft-close hardware and internal drawers.
The worktop: laminate, porcelain, compact surface or natural stone change the price noticeably, and large-format porcelain needs more labour and lifting equipment.
The condition of the existing services: a property from the 1970s or 80s usually needs a new dedicated electrical circuit and renewed water feeds.
Appliances: integrated models mean the units have to be built to their exact dimensions, and the hob, oven and extractor set the power and extraction requirements.
Tiling and flooring: tiling to ceiling height, using large formats or laying herringbone multiplies the hours a tiler needs.
Waste removal and access: a fourth floor with no lift in the old town does not cost the same as a villa with driveway access.

What a full kitchen renovation includes

A full renovation means stripping the kitchen back and rebuilding it, not just replacing the units. A serious quote should set out every one of these items in writing.

Stripping out the old units, wall tiles and floor, including removal and disposal of the waste.
New plumbing: hot and cold feeds, wastes for the sink and dishwasher, and accessible isolating valves.
Electrics: a dedicated kitchen circuit, enough sockets above the worktop, and supplies for oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge.
Ventilation and extraction: an extractor duct to the flue or facade, sized for the airflow of the appliance.
Building work: chasing in, levelling the walls and forming partitions or openings if the layout changes.
New wall tiling and flooring, with skirting and trims.
Fitting the units, the worktop with cut-outs for sink and hob, and sealing the joints.
Installing and connecting appliances, taps and sink, plus general and under-cabinet lighting.
Painting the ceiling and walls, and a full builders clean.

The layout: where a kitchen is won or lost

Kitchen ergonomics come down to the work triangle between fridge, sink and hob: the shorter and clearer that route, the better the kitchen cooks. Aim for at least 60 cm of clear worktop either side of the hob and the sink, and 90-120 cm of walkway if there is an island. Changing the layout to achieve that is usually worth it, but be aware it drags plumbing, electrics and ventilation with it, and that in a flat the waste has to keep its fall all the way to the stack. That is the conversation to have before you sign anything, not halfway through the job.

Opening the kitchen to the living room: what nobody tells you

Opening the kitchen into the living room is the headline request in coastal apartments, because it wins light and space and works beautifully in holiday homes and rentals. Before knocking anything through, check two things: that the wall is not structural (if it is, you need a beam and a technical project) and that the extraction is up to the job, because in a single open space an underpowered extractor sends cooking smells across the whole room. Day-to-day life changes too: dishwasher noise and worktop clutter are now on show, so it is worth investing in a good extractor and closed storage.

Stages and timescales for a kitchen renovation

A standard kitchen with no change of layout takes around 3-4 weeks on site; with a new layout or bespoke joinery, five to seven. The critical path is almost never the building work: it is the lead time on the units and the worktop, which starts once the final measurements are taken. That is why units and worktop should be decided before demolition begins.

Stages and indicative duration of a kitchen renovation

Item	Detail
Site visit, measuring and layout designbefore work starts	1-2 weeks
Strip-out and waste removal	1-2 days
Plumbing, electrics and ventilationlonger if the layout changes	3-5 days
Building work, wall tiling and flooringincludes curing times	4-7 days
Manufacture of units and worktopin parallel, from final measurements	3-6 weeks
Fitting units, worktop and appliances	2-4 days
Painting, trims and final clean	1-2 days

What pushes the budget up when you least expect it

Moving the sink or the soil stack: the wastes have to be rebuilt with the right fall, and sometimes the floor has to come up.
Natural stone or large-format porcelain worktops, for material, transport and the equipment needed to fit them.
Islands and peninsulas, which need water, waste and power run to the middle of the room.
Handleless fronts with push or motorised opening, and premium hardware.
An older property whose wiring has no dedicated circuit for the kitchen.
Finding damp or failed pipework behind the old units, which is common in coastal flats.

Common mistakes that cost money

Buying the appliances before the design is finalised and then having to rebuild units around them.
Skimping on the extractor: it decides whether the house still smells of dinner three hours later.
Fitting too few sockets above the worktop; you always end up needing more.
Forgetting under-cabinet lighting, which is the light you actually cook by.
Accepting a quote with no itemised breakdown, which is exactly where mid-job extras appear.

Every kitchen starts from a different position: the state of the services, the layout you want and the finishes you choose. We come to the property, measure up, propose a layout and prepare a personalised, no-obligation quote with itemised costs, a fixed timescale and a 2-year guarantee on the work we carry out.