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Last updated: 28 March 2025
Fitted wardrobes: Cost breakdown 2025
Built-in wardrobes may cost more than most freestanding options, but the benefits can be worth it. Here’s how much fitted wardrobes typically cost.
Fast Facts
A standard 3-door fitted wardrobe typically costs £3,250
The average price for a 2-section custom-built fitted wardrobe is £3,400
Prices will vary based on factors like your wardrobe's size, type, materials and layout
Estimating your fitted wardrobe cost can be tricky as every project is unique. But don’t worry!
Here, we’ll walk you through the different factors at play and reveal some average prices for various fitted wardrobe types and sizes.
How much do fitted wardrobes cost in 2025?
The average cost of a standard 3-door fitted wardrobe is £3,250.
Standard fitted wardrobes typically come with hinged doors that open outwards.
However, if you want to save space with sliding doors, you can expect to pay a little more – around £3,250on average.
Wider wardrobes and non-standard shapes – such as corner or angled wardrobes – will also come with additional costs.
| Item | Range - Low | Range - High | Average cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-door standard fitted wardrobe | £2,500 | £4,000 | £3,250 |
| 3-door sliding door fitted wardrobe | £2,800 | £4,600 | £3,700 |
| 6-door wide fitted wardrobe | - | - | £4,800 |
| 2-section custom built fitted wardrobe | - | - | £3,400 |
| Carpenter labour (per day) | £240 | £300 | £270 |
| Last updated: November 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | |||
Just remember that these are only rough ballparks, as no two fitted wardrobes will be exactly the same. Rather, every room will have different dimensions and needs.
With that in mind, the best way to get an accurate cost for your project is to reach out to fitted wardrobe companies in your area.
We always recommend getting quotes from at least three installers, so you can be sure you’re getting a fair and competitive price for the work.
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Average cost of fitted wardrobes UK
The cost of fitted wardrobes can vary widely depending on their spec and your needs. Here’s roughly what you can expect at each price point.
Budget fitted wardrobes
Looking for fitted wardrobes at the lower end of the price scale? To keep costs down, opt for…
A simple design
Cheaper materials (eg. MDF or laminate)
Simple storage solutions (eg. no or fewer drawers)
Smaller wardrobes
Budget-friendly fitted wardrobes are well suited for small spaces where you need to maximise your storage without the wardrobes necessarily becoming the focal point of the room.
Expect to pay around £3,250 for 3-door fitted wardrobes at the lower end of the price scale.
Alternatively, if you’re on an even tighter budget, you could consider purchasing modular wardrobes from a DIY store like IKEA or Wickes, and asking a carpenter to make them look built-in. Just bear in mind that you may have to pay more for installation in order to get less-bespoke furniture like this to look truly custom-fitted – unless you have the skills to fit your wardrobes yourself!
As a guide, you’re looking at £250 to £400 for a 3-section Ikea Pax wardrobe with doors, plus £270 per day for a carpenter to customise them to your needs.
Mid-range fitted wardrobes
Most of the big fitted furniture companies offer what we would consider to be mid-range fitted wardrobes. These companies generally won’t make your wardrobes from scratch – rather, you’ll be able to choose from a range of styles and colours, and your wardrobe will be adapted to fit around sloped ceilings, wonky walls, recesses and more. That said, you can often get a carpenter to make a custom-built design for a similar price, as long as you’re mindful of what features you choose.
Here are some features you could typically consider with a mid-range budget:
A more customised design
Better quality materials (eg. wood or veneer)
Additional storage features (eg. soft-close drawers)
Integrated lighting
Expect to pay around £4,000 for mid-range fitted wardrobes.
Luxury fitted wardrobes
Luxury fitted wardrobes are generally made completely from scratch. In this way, they’re designed and built to your exact requirements – making them a fantastic option for homeowners who have particularly awkward spaces or very specific ideas about design and style. Many independent carpenters will favour this approach, along with more niche fitted furniture companies.
If you’re happy to pay for wardrobes at the higher end of the price scale, you could consider features such as…
Made to measure
Completely bespoke design
Premium hardwoods (eg. oak, maple, walnut or teak)
Luxury finishes (eg. mirrored doors or sliding panels)
Custom-built interiors
The average 2-section custom-built fitted wardrobe price in 2025 is £3,400.
Just bear in mind that this price can quickly climb if you’re opting for made-to-measure fitted wardrobes with luxury finishes at every turn!
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Calculating the cost of fitted wardrobes
The cost of fitted wardrobes will always be bespoke to your space and needs – so, it can be difficult to calculate your overall cost. Here are some of the main factors to take into account.
Wardrobe size and layout
The bigger your fitted wardrobe, the higher your overall cost will be. After all, a bigger wardrobe – or one that spans multiple walls – will need more materials and will also take longer to install.
As an example, a standard 6-door fitted wardrobe typically costs around £4,800– compared to £3,250 for a standard 3-door fitted wardrobe.
Wardrobe door type
Standard fitted wardrobes have hinged doors that open outwards. Wardrobes with sliding doors make use of doors that move by sliding on a runner. This comes with an additional cost, which is often worth it if your home lacks space for doors to swing open. Sliding doors also come with a more modern aesthetic which can be appealing to some homeowners.
You’re looking at around£3,250 for a 3-door wardrobe with sliding doors.
Other door types to consider that will come at an additional cost include bifold and accordion.
Custom features
One of the biggest factors that will affect your total built-in wardrobe cost is your choice of internal storage. For instance, drawers tend to come with a much higher price tag than shelves. Generally, you can ‘mix and match’ different types of storage so that they’re configured exactly how you want them. As well as standard rails, shelves and drawers, you can also select more specialised features, including:
Pull-out shoe racks
Double-hanging clothes rails
Pull-down rails (for higher, hard-to-reach sections)
Jewellery tray
Cosmetics unit
Laundry baskets
Pigeon holes
Trouser rails
But it’s not just about storage. Other custom features that can add to your overall price include:
Your choice of door handles
Soft-close doors
Integrated lighting
Mirrors
Plus, you might want to carry out other work at the same time as having your wardrobes fitted – for instance, have you thought about matching your bedside tables to your fitted wardrobes? Make sure to talk about these details with your installer before the project starts so that they can be accounted for in your quote.
Installation complexity
UK homes are always unique – especially traditional homes where you’ll often find some interesting shapes and sizes! Built-in wardrobes are deliberately designed to fit around any nooks, crannies, uneven walls and alcoves in your home to maximise your available space.
But some homes are more awkward than others – meaning your wardrobes may require more customisation. For instance, in an attic bedroom with sloped ceilings, you’ll need a more specialised storage solution. This will often call for a highly bespoke design that needs to be precision cut to size.
Although this will increase your costs, it may well be worth it so you can make use of a space that was previously unusable.
Materials used
Fitted wardrobes are available in a range of different materials. Most commonly, the carcass itself will be made of laminated plywood, particle board, MDF, or wood plastic composite. However, you could also opt for solid wood. As you might expect, wooden fitted wardrobes will cost more than ones made from MDF.
When it comes to the doors, you’ll have even more options – popular choices include:
MDF
Wood
Metal
Glass
You could even choose to do away with doors completely and go for an open wardrobe. This will lower your costs significantly as you’ll be reducing the materials needed as well as the labour time that would usually be spent customising and installing the doors.
Get inspired: Our built-in wardrobe ideas will have you covered.
Wardrobe style
The style of your wardrobe can also have a bearing on your overall cost. Fitted wardrobe doors can be:
Plain
Grooved
Panelled
Mirrored
Handle-less
Windowed
Mirrored glass can be a particularly good option if you’re short on space as your wardrobe will also function as a full-length mirror – saving you from needing a separate, freestanding one. Similarly, the shape of your wardrobe itself can vary – a more decorative style with cornicing could be fitting for a period property, while a slick and modern no-frills design might be right at home in a new build. Normally, the more intricate your wardrobe design, the higher the price tag.
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Hidden costs to consider
As well as the cost of your built-in wardrobes themselves, you might find you encounter some additional costs as part of this project. Here’s what to factor in so that there aren’t any nasty surprises later down the line.
Preparation work
Depending on your walls, you may need to carry out some preparation work to ready the room for fitted wardrobe installation. For instance…
Repair cracks in walls and make sure they’re smooth and clean
Remove or adjust skirting boards
Address any picture rails that will get in the way of your fitted wardrobe
Ensure the floor is level and clean
Cut carpet if you choose to
Your fitted wardrobe installer will generally be able to address all of these things for you. But it will add to the installation time and therefore could come at an additional cost.
Removal of old wardrobes
If you’re replacing existing fitted wardrobes, you’ll need to remove these first. Removing old wardrobes will add to the time taken to complete the job. Plus, you’ll need to factor in the cost of waste removal, as your fitted wardrobe installer may not have a licence to carry waste.
In this case, it might be a good idea to hire a skip or book a rubbish removal expert to dispose of your old wardrobes for you.
A midi 4 - 5 yard skip costs on average £225 per week.
Meanwhile, a ‘man with a van’ service typically costs between £64 - £94 per hour depending on the number of workers required.
Electrical work
Your fitted wardrobe installer is an expert in fitted wardrobes, but likely won’t be qualified to undertake electrical work. If there are plugs or light switches on the wall where you’d like your fitted wardrobes to be installed, you’ll need to hire an electrician to remove them for you before installation work begins. Similarly, if you want integrated lighting in your fitted wardrobes, an electrician will generally need to carry out a first and second fix.
This means they’ll visit your property to get the electrics set up correctly before your wardrobes are installed, and then visit again after the installation to finish installing the lighting fixtures.
The hourly rate for an electricianis between £45 - £60.
Delivery fees
Most fitted wardrobe companies will give you a total price that will include manufacturing, delivering and installing your fitted wardrobes. However, if you decide to order modular wardrobes and have them customised by a carpenter, you’ll be responsible for the delivery costs yourself. Delivery costs can vary from company to company, so always check before you buy!
Plastering and painting
If you’re having fitted wardrobes installed as part of a full room transformation, you may also need to factor in plastering and painting. It’s usually best to plaster and paint before fitting your wardrobes, as this tends to be easier than working around them. It also means you won’t risk damaging your new wardrobes in the process!
Painters and decoratorstypically charge around £15 per m² for painting woodwork.
Depending on what you’ve agreed with your fitted wardrobe installer, you may also need to prime and paint your fitted wardrobes themselves. While many installers will have the facilities to paint your wardrobes a colour of your choice in their workshop, others may not offer this as a service – or, you may be able to keep costs down by painting them yourself.
Find experienced fitted wardrobe specialists near you
As you can see, there are lots of different factors and considerations to take into account when calculating your fitted wardrobe cost. So, the best way to get an accurate price for the job is to get quotes from local carpenters or fitted wardrobe installers near you.
They’ll be able to:
Take a look at your home’s unique characteristics
Record accurate measurements
Quote you for a solution that meets your exact needs
We always recommend getting at least three quotes, so you can get a feel for a range of different tradespeople and check that you’re getting a fair and competitive price for the work. Luckily, you’re in the right place!
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FAQs
What are the benefits of fitted wardrobes?
Fitted wardrobes may come at a price, but they’re one of the best space-saving solutions you could pick for your home. Here are just a few of the key benefits.
Maximise space
Transform the look of a room
Improve organisation
Easier to clean (no nuisance gaps or awkward ledges)
Add value to your home
What should be on my fitted wardrobe checklist?
There’s a lot to keep in mind when you’re planning for a fitted wardrobe. Here’s a handy checklist to make sure you don’t leave out anything important.
Consider what items you need to store
Choose where you want your wardrobes to go
Research options for internal and external designs
Speak to local fitted wardrobe experts for advice and prices for your space
Compare quotes on a like-for-like basis
Check what’s included (make sure your quote includes materials and labour)
Finalise the design (making sure the style and materials match the style of your home)
Hire a tradesperson with proven experience and relevant accreditations
Get your wardrobes fitted!
For more details on the steps involved, head over to our complete built-in wardrobe planning guide.
What is the typical cost of a 3-metre fitted wardrobe in the UK?
A 3-metre fitted wardrobe with 3 sliding doors will typically cost in the range of £3,250. However, there are lots of different variables that will affect your overall price.
Are fitted wardrobes more expensive than freestanding ones?
Yes, fitted wardrobes tend to be more expensive than most freestanding ones. This is because they’re customised to suit your exact needs, and will also need to be installed.
How long does it take to install a fitted wardrobe?
It usually takes between one and two days to install a fitted wardrobe. That said, the time needed will depend on the size and complexity of the space, as well as the wardrobe units themselves.
Can I install a fitted wardrobe myself to save money?
Yes, if you’re skilled at DIY, you can try fitting wardrobes yourself. In this case, we’d recommend purchasing and customising a modular system.
However, for the best quality results, it’s wise to hire a professional.
What materials are best for fitted wardrobes?
Some of the most popular materials for fitted wardrobes include laminated plywood, particle board, MDF, wood plastic composite and solid wood. They each have their pros and cons but solid wood tends to be the most strong and durable.
How much does it cost to add sliding doors to a fitted wardrobe?
The cost of sliding door fitted wardrobes is typically around £450 more than wardrobes with hinged doors (based on a 3-door design).
Will fitted wardrobes add value to my home?
It’s never a certainty, but fitted wardrobes can certainly add value to homes. This is because they’re viewed as a luxury home improvement while also improving storage space – making them an attractive feature to potential buyers.
How much do wardrobe fitters charge?
A carpenter will typically charge around £270 per day to install fitted wardrobes (labour only).
Why are fitted wardrobes so expensive?
Fitted wardrobes are more expensive than other wardrobe options due to the fact that they’re customised to your needs. In some cases, they’re even custom-built for you from scratch!
This means you’re not just paying for a product but also for a tradesperson’s time.
How do I choose a reliable fitted wardrobe installer?
When choosing a reliable fitted wardrobe installer, make sure to read reviews to see what other homeowners have said, ask for photos of their previous work, and compare a range of quotes.
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