Published 2026-10-01 · Updated 2026-10-01 · Alpha Services Benelux

Kitchen renovation cost in Belgium 2026: custom vs standard, fitting and extras

Short answer: A new kitchen in Belgium typically costs €5,000 to €30,000, depending on finish level. Budget: €5,000–8,500, standard: €8,000–15,000, high-end or custom: from roughly €15,000 and sometimes above €30,000. Fitting is often extra: €600–1,200 (small) up to €2,500–4,000 (large or complex, with plumbing and electrical work). Replacing only the cabinet fronts costs €350–3,500.

Prices in this article are indicative Belgian market ranges, not Alpha Services Benelux's price list. Your fixed price is in the quote.

How much does a new kitchen cost in Belgium in 2026?

A completely new kitchen in Belgium averages €5,000 to €30,000. Belgian price guides do not fully agree, so we use the wider range each time: the final price depends on finish level.

Batibouw puts a standard kitchen at €8,500 to €15,000; the €8,000 lower bound in the table comes from another average (Bobex). A Belgian bank quotes averages of about €10,500 for a basic model, €14,500 for a standard one and around €19,000 for a top-of-the-line kitchen. Not every source says whether amounts include or exclude VAT, so always ask. These are Belgian market prices, not the price list of Alpha Services Benelux.

Custom kitchen or standard: what is the price difference?

Batibouw puts an average kitchen with a layout tailored to the room at around €10,000–20,000; custom work with premium materials costs more (high-end from about €15,000, sometimes above €30,000). A standard kitchen usually sits between €8,000 and €15,000.

• Standard or flat-pack: fixed dimensions, quick delivery. A Walloon price guide says flat-pack is 40 to 60% cheaper than custom.
• Custom: cabinets fitted to sloping walls, alcoves or unusual layouts. You pay for design, materials and finish.
• Hybrid: standard cabinets with custom filler panels or a made-to-measure worktop.

In an irregular room, custom can still pay off because no space is wasted. Always compare quotes with the same appliances and materials.

Examples: small, medium and large kitchen

A compact straight kitchen often costs €7,000 to €14,000, a large kitchen with an island €12,000 to €25,000. Layout drives the price more than floor area.

The labels compact, medium and large are loose descriptors, not the source's own categories. Keeping the cabinets and replacing only the fronts costs far less:

Fitting, electrical and plumbing: what comes on top?

Fitting costs roughly €600 to €4,000 or more, depending on size and complexity. Electrical and plumbing changes are often added on top.

The electrical and water items come from a price guide that quotes excluding VAT; for the socket (Homedeal) VAT is not stated. A new layout is the biggest extra: keeping connections where they are avoids €1,000 to €3,000 more, according to the same guide. Electrical work must comply with AREI/RGIE; see our electrician page.

What drives the price of your kitchen?

Four things matter most: materials, appliances, layout and worktop. One price guide itself gives a margin of error of ±25 to 35%.

• Appliances: €1,500–2,500 (entry level) to €5,000–10,000 (high-end) for a full set, per a Walloon guide. Another source says €300–1,500 per appliance.
• Worktop: laminate €200–600, composite or quartz €800–2,000, natural stone €1,500–4,000 (excl. VAT).
• Cabinets: entry level €2,000–4,000, mid-range €4,000–8,000, high-end €8,000–15,000.
• Layout: moving water, gas and electrical points raises the bill.
• Removal and disposal: taking out the old kitchen is not always in the quote.

A sink costs about €160–700 and a tap €125–350.

VAT on kitchen renovation: 6% or 21%?

For a dwelling older than 10 years, 6% VAT usually applies to work the contractor supplies and installs; otherwise it is 21%.

• The dwelling is older than 10 years and mainly used privately.
• The contractor invoices the end consumer directly and states on the invoice what justifies the reduced rate.
• Materials you buy yourself without installation stay at 21%.
• Electrical household appliances (oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher…) always stay at 21%, even when built in and installed by the contractor. Cabinets, sink and cooker hood can qualify for 6%.

On €15,000 excluding VAT of eligible work (appliances excluded), the difference between the two rates is €2,250. For possible financial support, check the official portal of your region.

How to compare quotes and avoid surprises

Prices between contractors can differ by 30 to 50% according to sources. Only compare quotes with identical scope.

1. Same appliances and materials: brand, model and worktop thickness per line.
2. Removal and disposal of the old kitchen: included or not?
3. Electrical and plumbing: number of sockets, relocated connections, AREI/RGIE compliance.
4. VAT: 6% or 21%, and under which conditions (appliances stay at 21%).
5. Schedule and payment stages: fixed price or estimate?

Alpha Services Benelux (active since 2014) works with its own team and gives a fixed written quote after a site visit. Renovation is by appointment. For a first estimate, try our renovation calculator; read more about our renovation work. Contact: 0485 44 55 12 or [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Belgium?

A new kitchen usually costs €5,000 to €30,000. Budget is around €5,000–8,500, standard around €8,000–15,000. Replacing only the fronts costs €350–3,500. Price depends on finish level, appliances and layout.

How much does a custom kitchen cost?

Batibouw puts an average kitchen with a layout tailored to the room at around €10,000–20,000. Custom work with premium materials costs more: high-end from about €15,000, sometimes above €30,000. A flat-pack kitchen is said to be 40 to 60% cheaper by a Walloon price guide. Compare quotes with the same appliances.

How much does kitchen fitting cost?

Fitting costs about €600–1,200 for a small kitchen, €1,200–2,500 for a medium one and €2,500–4,000 or more for a large or complex kitchen that includes plumbing and electrical work.

What does adjusting the electrics in a kitchen cost?

Simple plumbing and electrical compliance work together costs around €500–1,500, a full electrical upgrade €1,500–3,500 (excl. VAT). An extra socket is €50–90 (VAT not stated). Have the work carried out to AREI/RGIE standards.

What VAT do I pay on a kitchen renovation?

For a dwelling older than 10 years used privately, 6% is possible if the contractor supplies, installs and invoices the work to you directly. Materials you buy yourself without installation stay at 21%. Electrical household appliances (oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher…) always stay at 21%, even when built in and installed by the contractor.

How much does replacing only the fronts cost?

Replacing fronts costs €350–950 for a small kitchen, €900–2,000 for a medium one and €1,000–3,500 for a large one. It is much cheaper than a new kitchen, but cabinets and layout stay the same.

Sources

1. Van 5.000 tot 30.000 euro: de echte kostprijs van een keuken — Batibouw
2. Keukenrenovatie: Prijs 2026, Mogelijkheden & Tips — Bobex
3. Wat kost een keukenrenovatie? 2026 prijzenoverzicht (pagina van 25/03/2026) — Homedeal
4. Prix rénovation cuisine Belgique 2026 (publié 14/03/2026, mis à jour 10/05/2026) — Devis Wallonie
5. What do renovations cost? — KBC Brussels
6. Prijs keukenrenovatie 2026: Vergelijk alle richtprijzen — KeukenRenovatie.be
7. BTW - bouwen en verbouwen — Federale overheid / FOD Financiën (belgium.be)
8. Btw van 6 % op renovatie in België: voorwaarden en tarief 2026 (16-17/06/2026) — Housing-Service.be
9. 6% BTW bij renovatie: voorwaarden verlaagd tarief? — Dewaele
10. Btw bij bouwen en verbouwen: alles wat je moet weten — Crelan