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Wardrobe Fitting Costs

Understanding built-in wardrobe costs. Sliding doors, shelving, installation labour, and design complexity.

Wardrobe Fitting Labour

Budget: £100-£140/day

Basic fitters. Simple installations, standard configurations.

Standard: £160-£220/day

Experienced wardrobe installers. Complex layouts, quality finishes.

Premium: £240-£300+/day

Bespoke designers. Custom designs, built-in lighting, premium finishes.

Wardrobe Costs by Type

Simple Hinged-Door Wardrobe

Per linear metre: £400-600

Typical 2m wardrobe: £800-1,200 (including labour)

Standard configuration, minimal shelving

Sliding Door Wardrobe

Per linear metre: £600-900

Typical 2.5m wardrobe: £1,500-2,250 (including labour)

More expensive—sliding doors and hardware cost more

Floor-to-Ceiling Fitted Wardrobe

Per linear metre: £800-1,200

Typical 3m wardrobe: £2,400-3,600 (including labour)

Fully utilises wall height, maximum storage

Bespoke Custom Wardrobe

Per linear metre: £1,200-2,000+

Typical 2.5m wardrobe: £3,000-5,000+ (including labour and design)

Custom layout, premium materials, integrated lighting

Real Example: Master Bedroom Wardrobe

Budget Option (2m Hinged)

Basic cabinet unit:£600
Hinged doors & hardware:£200
Basic shelving:£100
Labour (1 day):£140
Total:£1,040

Standard Option (2.5m Sliding Doors)

Quality cabinet units:£1,400
Sliding door mechanism & doors:£500
Shelving & hanging rails:£300
Labour (1.5 days):£280
Total:£2,480

Premium Option (3m Floor-to-Ceiling with Lighting)

Premium cabinet system:£2,400
Sliding doors (premium):£900
Internal lighting (LED):£400
Premium shelving & organizers:£600
Labour (2 days, careful work):£480
Total:£4,780

Customisation Options & Costs

Shelving configuration: Basic fixed shelves included. Adjustable shelving: +£100-300
Hanging rails: Standard rail included. Multiple rails/levels: +£100-200
Internal lighting: LED strip lights: +£200-400 (material + labour)
Drawer units: Each drawer: +£80-200 depending on size/quality
Mirrors (internal): Door mirrors: +£100-300
Tie/belt racks: Pull-out racks: +£50-100 each
Soft-close mechanisms: Doors/drawers: +£200-400
Integrated safe/lock: Hidden safe: +£400-800

What Affects Cost?

  • Wall condition: Uneven walls need levelling (adds time/cost)
  • Alcoves/irregular shapes: Complex shapes increase design and labour cost
  • Ceiling height variation: Sloped ceilings in lofts need custom work (premium cost)
  • Plumbing/electrical: If pipes/wiring in the way, adds cost and complexity
  • Material choice: Veneer vs solid wood, particle board vs MDF—huge cost difference

Common Misunderstandings

  • "Sliding doors are luxury": Not really—they're often better value for small rooms
  • "Hinged doors are standard": True, but they need floor swing space
  • "Internal lighting is unnecessary": Actually very useful and affordable
  • "All wardrobes are the same cost per metre": Varies hugely by materials and complexity

Red Flags

  • Quote doesn't specify materials (particle board, MDF, solid wood)
  • Doesn't mention door type (hinged vs sliding) or mechanism
  • Labour time unrealistically low (fitting takes proper time)
  • No design consultation mentioned (bespoke work needs planning)

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