If you are considering replacing your kitchen doors, one of the first questions is normally the simplest:
How much is it actually going to cost?
For most Click Doors customers, a complete replacement-door order is likely to fall somewhere between £500 and £1,500.
Smaller kitchens can cost less, while larger kitchens with premium doors, panels and accessories can cost more.
The final price depends on far more than simply the number of doors you need.
This guide explains what affects the cost, where the extra expense can creep in and how to work out a realistic budget before you order.
Typical Replacement Kitchen Door Budgets
As a general supply-only guide:
- Small kitchen: around £350–£650
- Medium kitchen: around £600–£1,200
- Larger kitchen: around £1,200–£2,000+
These figures are only a guide. Two kitchens with the same number of cabinets can have very different replacement costs depending on the door style, sizes, drawer fronts, end panels and other accessories required.
The easiest way to get an accurate figure is to measure your existing doors and price the actual sizes and style you want.
How Much Does a Single Replacement Kitchen Door Cost?
There is no single price for a replacement kitchen door.
At Click Doors, the cost varies depending on:
- Door style
- Door size
- Material and construction
- Colour and finish
- Standard or made-to-measure sizing
- Whether hinge holes are required
A simple slab door will generally cost less than a more detailed Shaker, handleless or traditional design.
Larger doors also cost more than smaller doors, which means calculating the cost of a kitchen based purely on the number of doors can be misleading.
What Makes a Replacement Kitchen Door Order More Expensive?
1. The number and size of doors
This is the obvious one.
A kitchen with 10 relatively small doors will normally cost considerably less than one containing 20 doors, tall larder doors and several large drawer fronts.
Before comparing prices, count and measure every door and drawer front you intend to replace.
2. The door style
Different manufacturing methods create different costs.
A straightforward slab door is generally one of the more economical options.
Shaker, handleless and traditional doors can cost more depending on their construction, detailing and finish.
This does not necessarily mean that the most expensive option is the best choice for your kitchen. The important thing is choosing a style that gives you the look you want at a budget you are comfortable with.
3. Standard sizes versus made to measure
If your existing kitchen uses common door sizes, you may be able to choose standard-size replacements.
Many Click Doors ranges are also available made to measure, which is useful for older kitchens, unusual cabinet sizes or kitchens where standard replacements simply will not fit.
Made-to-measure doors can cost more, but they may also allow you to retain perfectly good cabinets that would otherwise be difficult to update.
4. Drawer fronts
It is easy to count the doors and forget the drawers.
A kitchen containing several drawer packs can require considerably more individual fronts than you initially expect.
Make sure every drawer front is included when calculating the overall cost.
5. End panels, plinths, cornices and other accessories
If you only replace the doors, some of the original kitchen may remain visible.
Depending on the design, you may also want matching:
- End panels
- Plinths
- Cornices
- Pelmets
- Fillers
- Handles
Replacing these can create a much more complete kitchen makeover, but they also increase the total cost.
6. Hinge-hole drilling
You can order replacement doors without hinge holes and drill them yourself.
Alternatively, hinge holes can be drilled to match the positions on your existing doors.
This adds a small additional cost but can make fitting considerably easier, particularly when replacing a larger number of doors.
Do I Need to Replace My Hinges as Well?
Not necessarily.
If your existing hinges are in good condition and compatible with the replacement doors, they can often be reused.
However, this is also a good opportunity to inspect them.
Worn, damaged or poor-quality hinges can undermine the finished result even when the new doors look excellent.
Some customers therefore choose to replace hinges at the same time, particularly if they want to upgrade to soft-close hinges.
What About Handles?
Handles are another optional cost.
If your existing handles are in good condition and work with the new style, there is nothing to stop you reusing them.
Changing them can, however, make a surprisingly large difference to the finished kitchen.
When budgeting, decide early whether you intend to:
- Reuse the existing handles
- Buy new handles
- Choose a handleless door style
That prevents handles becoming an unexpected extra cost towards the end of the project.
How Much Does Delivery Cost?
Click Doors standard delivery is £19.99 including VAT for orders under £350.
Standard delivery is free on orders over £350 including VAT.
Different arrangements may apply to some remote and offshore postcode areas, so check our Shipping Policy if you are unsure.
Can I Reduce the Cost by Fitting the Doors Myself?
Yes.
Click Doors operates as a supply-only business, so many customers fit their replacement doors themselves or arrange their own fitter.
If the existing cabinets are staying in position, replacing the doors can be a relatively straightforward DIY project for someone comfortable with basic measuring and fitting.
However, do not underestimate the importance of accurate measurements.
Ordering a door at the wrong size is considerably more expensive than spending a little longer checking the measurements before ordering.
Our step-by-step kitchen door measuring guide explains exactly what to check before ordering.
Is It Cheaper to Replace Kitchen Doors Than Buy a New Kitchen?
If your existing cabinets are structurally sound and you are happy with the layout, replacing the doors can be considerably less expensive than replacing the whole kitchen.
That is because you are keeping much of what you already own:
- Cabinets
- Worktops, if required
- Appliances
- Plumbing
- Electrical installation
- Existing layout
You are concentrating the budget on the parts of the kitchen that have the biggest visual impact.
If the cabinets are badly damaged, the layout no longer works or you intend to replace most of the kitchen anyway, spending money on new doors may simply delay a full replacement.
A Simple Example
Imagine a kitchen where the cabinets, worktops and appliances are all still in good condition, but the doors look dated.
The customer might choose to replace:
- Kitchen doors
- Drawer fronts
- End panels
- Plinths
- Handles
That can create the appearance of a substantially different kitchen without paying to remove and replace perfectly serviceable cabinets.
By contrast, another customer may only need to replace the doors and reuse everything else.
That is why two apparently similar kitchens can have very different replacement-door budgets.
How Do I Work Out What My Kitchen Will Cost?
The most reliable method is:
- Count every door and drawer front.
- Measure each one individually.
- Decide which style and colour you prefer.
- Decide whether you need made-to-measure sizes.
- Decide whether you want hinge holes drilled.
- Check whether you also need panels, plinths or other accessories.
- Add the required products to your basket to see the actual cost.
If you are unsure about measuring, use our measuring guide before ordering.
Should I Order Samples Before Spending £500–£1,500?
Yes.
A kitchen door can look very different under your own lighting compared with a photograph on a screen.
Click Doors offers free colour swatches so you can check the colour and finish in your own kitchen.
A £9.99 sample door is also available if you want to see the door profile and construction before placing a larger order.
For an order potentially worth hundreds or thousands of pounds, checking the colour and style beforehand is a sensible precaution.
So, How Much Should I Budget?
For a straightforward replacement-door project, £500–£1,500 is a useful starting budget for many kitchens.
A small, simple kitchen may cost less.
A large kitchen, premium door style or project involving extensive matching panels and accessories may cost considerably more.
The important point is that replacement kitchen doors are not sold as a single fixed-price package. You can decide how much of the existing kitchen you want to retain and how extensive you want the makeover to be.
That flexibility is one of the main advantages of replacing the doors rather than automatically replacing the whole kitchen.
Choose the style you like, enter your sizes and see an accurate price for your own kitchen.
