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Fitted Kitchens in Bedford: Costs, Options & Why Door Replacement Can Save You Thousands

If you’re researching fitted kitchens in Bedford or the surrounding villages, you’ve probably seen how quickly the prices add up. Whether you’re in Kempston, Clapham, Wootton, Wixams or any of the nearby Bedfordshire villages, most homeowners start out thinking they need a full fitted kitchen — but often discover they don’t actually need to replace the whole room to get a brand-new look.

As a local kitchen door replacement company based near Bedford, we speak to people every week who have had quotes for full fitted kitchens and are shocked at the cost. The good news is that, for the majority of homes, you don’t need a full rip-out to achieve the same visual transformation. Replacing just the doors, panels and handles can look every bit as impressive as a new kitchen, but at a fraction of the price.

Before you commit to a fitted kitchen quote, here’s a clear breakdown of your options and how door replacement compares.

What Is a Fitted Kitchen?

A fitted kitchen is a full renovation where the entire kitchen is replaced. Starting with a home visit from a kitchen designer, the process usually includes changing:

Cabinets and carcasses

  • Doors and drawer fronts
  • Worktops
  • Handles, hinges & fixtures
  • Optional appliances
  • Installation, removal and disposal

It’s a complete overhaul (from start to finish) and while it’s sometimes exactly what’s needed, it’s also the most expensive route.

How Much Do Fitted Kitchens Cost in Bedford?

Prices vary widely, but these are the typical ranges we hear from customers in Bedford, Kempston, Bromham, and nearby areas:

  • Budget kitchens: £5,000–£8,000
  • Mid-range: £8,000–£15,000
  • Premium or bespoke kitchen: £15,000–£40,000+

These figures don’t include major building work or layout changes, which push the cost even higher. By the time you add fitting, plastering, electrics and plumbing, the price rises quickly.

Many families contact us after receiving a couple of quotes because they simply didn’t expect the cost to be so high.

When You Do Need a Full Fitted Kitchen?

We’re always honest with customers. A full fitted kitchen might be the right route if:

  • Your cabinets are swollen, damaged or rotting
  • You want to completely change the layout
  • You’re doing an extension or structural work
  • You want totally new internals (drawers, pull-outs, storage upgrades)

In these situations, it could make sense. But for the majority of Bedford homes, especially properties built from the 1980s onwards, the cabinets themselves are usually solid and in perfectly good condition.

A Cheaper Alternative: Replace Doors, Not Units

If your cabinets are sound, replacing the doors, drawer fronts and panels is the simplest way to achieve the same visual transformation as a new fitted kitchen.

Here’s why this option works for so many Bedford homeowners:

1. Huge Cost Savings

Door replacement typically costs 70% less than a new fitted kitchen.
You keep the strong, stable carcasses you already have, and only change what you actually see.

2. Modern, Made-to-Measure Designs

Today’s made-to-measure kitchen doors come in:

  • Modern slab styles
  • Shaker designs
  • Matt, gloss or textured finishes
  • Hundreds of colours
  • Bespoke sizes

You’re not restricted to standard sizes like most big-box kitchen suppliers.

3. Minimal Disruption

A fitted kitchen can take weeks.
Door replacement is often done in a day or two, with no mess, no demolition and no need to empty the whole house.

4. Eco-friendly choice

Keeping your existing cabinets avoids waste and keeps tonnes of materials out of landfill. It’s a simple way to modernise without the environmental cost of a full renovation.

Why Door Replacement Suits Most Bedford Homes

Across Bedfordshire — Bedford, Kempston, Bromham, Oakley, Sharnbrook, Wootton, Wixams and beyond — much of the housing stock uses standard-sized, strong MDF or chipboard cabinets that last decades.

These cabinets are usually:

  • structurally sound
  • easy to reuse
  • compatible with modern doors and hinges
  • quick to update

In short, most local kitchens simply don’t need ripping out.

We Can Beat Any Supply-Only Fitted Kitchen Quote

At Click Doors, many people come to us after getting a fitted kitchen quote but deciding the price doesn’t match their needs. Because we focus on supplying premium made-to-measure doors rather than full cabinetry, we can offer:

  • Better quality doors than many national kitchen brands
  • A tighter, more accurate made-to-measure service
  • Modern hinges, fittings and soft-close systems
  • A huge choice of colours and finishes
  • The ability to beat any supply-only fitted kitchen quote

If you’ve had a quote from a kitchen showroom or a national supplier, even for supply-only, we’re confident we can offer a more cost-effective and often better-quality alternative.

Real Examples From Bedford Customers

Here’s a sample of the types of projects we complete locally:

Wixams – 90% cheaper than a full kitchen

A young family were quoted £9,500 for a new fitted kitchen.
Their cabinets were in great condition, so we replaced doors, plinths and end panels for under £1,000 supplied. The kitchen looked brand new.

Kempston – big upgrade without layout changes

A retired couple liked their layout but wanted a modern style.
Instead of a £12k fitted kitchen quote, they chose made-to-measure matt shaker doors, soft-close hinges and new handles for a fraction of the price.

Clapham – rental property refresh

A landlord needed a fast, cost-effective upgrade between tenants.
Door replacement gave the property a modern look in 48 hours, avoiding a long void period.

These are exactly the situations where door replacement makes far more sense than starting again from scratch.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for fitted kitchens in Bedford, it’s worth exploring all your options before you commit. A full fitted kitchen is the right choice in some cases, but for many homes in Bedfordshire, replacing the doors delivers the same visual transformation, far less disruption and a dramatically lower price.

If you already have a quote for a fitted kitchen — even supply-only — we’re happy to take a look. We can beat it and offer a tailored, made-to-measure alternative that fits your home, budget and style.

Thinking about transforming your kitchen? Send us your measurements, kitchen design and photos and we’ll happily provide a no-obligation quote.  All that you need to to is find a fitter.