Fitted wardrobes cost around £2,600 on average in the UK, with a typical range of £1,500 to £7,000, according to MyJobQuote. Most firms price by linear metre, £400 to £800 for mid-range and over £1,000 for bespoke. They earn their cost in awkward spaces; a freestanding wardrobe is cheaper in a regular room.
A fitted wardrobe in the UK costs around £2,600 on average, according to MyJobQuote’s fitted wardrobe cost guide, with most jobs falling somewhere between £1,500 and £7,000 depending on size, materials and finish. Most companies price by linear metre, typically £400 to £800 for a mid-range build, which is the easiest way to get a rough figure for your own room before getting quotes.
What drives the cost per linear metre
- Finish. Gloss finishes are generally the most affordable option thanks to lighter, less expensive materials. Matt, wood veneer and painted finishes typically sit above that, and fully bespoke designs with premium materials can exceed £1,000 per metre.
- Internal fittings. Basic hanging rails and shelves cost less than pull-out drawers, integrated lighting, shoe racks, or a dedicated dressing table section built into the run.
- Door style. Standard hinged doors are usually cheaper than sliding doors, and both are cheaper than a fully mirrored sliding door system, which adds material and installation cost.
- How much bespoke work the space needs. A straight wall is the simplest and cheapest scenario. Working around a sloped ceiling, an awkward alcove, or a chimney breast takes more skill and time to get a proper, close fit, and costs more accordingly.
Fitted vs freestanding: is the extra cost worth it
A freestanding wardrobe from a furniture retailer is almost always cheaper upfront, sometimes considerably so. The case for paying more for a fitted version comes down to three things:
- Space efficiency. A fitted wardrobe can be built to use every inch of an awkward space, including sloped ceilings and alcoves a freestanding unit simply cannot fit into properly, which matters a lot in smaller bedrooms and older properties with less regular room shapes.
- Property value. Fitted storage is generally viewed as an improvement when a property is valued or comes to sell, whereas freestanding furniture moves out with you and adds nothing to the property itself.
- A finished, built-in look. For a lot of homeowners this is simply an aesthetic preference, a wardrobe that looks like part of the room rather than a piece of furniture placed in it.
If your room is a regular shape and budget is the main constraint, a good freestanding wardrobe is a completely reasonable choice. Fitted genuinely earns its cost in awkward spaces or where storage capacity and long-term value matter more than upfront price.
Getting quotes that actually compare
Ask exactly what is included per linear metre, whether that covers internal fittings like drawers and rails or whether those are priced separately, and get the warranty terms in writing, since some established companies offer up to 10 years on materials and workmanship while others offer far less. A carpenter or joiner doing a genuinely bespoke fit should be able to show you photos of previous fitted work, not just standard flat-pack installations, since building around an awkward space is a different skill from assembling a kit.
We check exactly this kind of track record when we research our Top 5 lists, so a page for somewhere like North Hull or Bridgnorth is a fast way to find a carpenter who has already been vetted for this kind of work.
Frequently asked questions
How much do fitted wardrobes cost?
According to MyJobQuote's fitted wardrobe cost guide, the average cost in the UK is around £2,600, with a typical range of £1,500 to £7,000 depending on size, materials and finish. Installation generally takes 1 to 9 days depending on the scale of the job.
How is the cost of a fitted wardrobe actually calculated?
Most fitted wardrobe companies price by linear metre, typically £400 to £800 per metre for a mid-range build, with bespoke designs using premium materials able to exceed £1,000 per metre. A wider run of wardrobes across a whole wall costs proportionally more than a single small unit.
Are fitted wardrobes worth it compared to freestanding furniture?
Fitted wardrobes cost more upfront than freestanding equivalents, but they use awkward space, sloped ceilings, alcoves, corners, far more efficiently, and add genuine value when a property is valued or sold, which freestanding furniture does not. For an oddly shaped room, they can also be the only practical way to get proper storage in at all.
Do fitted wardrobes come with a warranty?
Many established fitted wardrobe companies offer warranties of up to 10 years on materials and workmanship. It is worth confirming this in writing before you commit, along with exactly what it covers, since warranty terms vary significantly between installers.
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