Fitted wardrobes cost in Market Harborough
Short answerFitted wardrobes in the UK typically cost £1,500 to £4,500 for an alcove or single-wall unit in 2026, with simple flat-pack or sliding-door fits from about £400 to £900 and large bespoke runs going past £7,000. Carpenter-built wardrobes are often priced at £400 to £1,200 per linear metre. Typical ranges only; your carpenter's quote sets the price.
Fitted wardrobes cost in Market Harborough covers a huge range, from a few hundred pounds to fit a sliding-door kit to several thousand for a hand-built, painted wardrobe across a whole wall. Which? puts UK fitted wardrobes at anywhere from about £1,000 to over £7,000, and most alcove or single-wall jobs fall somewhere between £1,500 and £4,500.
This guide sets out typical 2026 ranges from UK cost guides, explains what makes the price move, and covers the questions worth asking a carpenter. The real figure always comes from the carpenter's quote after they've measured up.
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Typical fitted wardrobes cost in Market Harborough
We haven't found Leicestershire-specific wardrobe prices, so these are UK ranges. Carpenter day rates in the Midlands are around or below the national average, so they're a fair guide for LE16.
| Job | Typical range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat-pack or sliding-door kit, supplied and fitted | £400 to £900 | per job | Standard modules; limited fit to awkward spaces |
| Basic alcove wardrobe or alcove cupboard | £1,500 to £2,500 | per job | Bookabuilder; simple doors, MDF carcass |
| Mid-range alcove or single-wall wardrobe | £2,500 to £4,500 | per job | Shaker or sliding doors, better internals |
| Painted MDF fitted wardrobe | £1,200 to £3,000 | per job | MyJobQuote |
| Oak fitted wardrobe | £2,500 to £5,000 | per job | MyJobQuote |
| Bespoke carpenter-built wardrobe | £400 to £1,200 | per linear metre | MyBuilder £400 to £800 mid-range; Trade2base £600 to £1,200 made to measure |
| Fitted wardrobes, full UK range | £1,000 to £7,000 | per job | Which?; large or premium jobs go higher |
MyJobQuote's average is around £2,600. One alcove-cupboard maker publishes a price of about £1,620 for a single two-door cupboard and bookcase unit, which is a useful real-world check.
Fitted, bespoke or freestanding?
- Fitted from standard modules: a company or fitter builds the wardrobe from standard-sized carcasses and fills gaps with panels. Cheaper, but it may not make the most of an awkward alcove, a sloping ceiling or a chimney breast.
- Bespoke, carpenter-built: made to fit the exact space, often from MDF or birch ply and painted in place. Costs more, but uses every centimetre and can follow uneven walls and floors.
- Freestanding: cheapest and you can take it with you, but it won't fill the space.
Our guide to fitted vs freestanding wardrobes weighs these up.
Alcove cupboards
Alcove cupboards either side of a chimney breast are a popular job in older houses. They're usually priced per alcove, with a lower cupboard and shelves above being cheaper than a full-height wardrobe. In older properties, walls and floors are rarely square, so a carpenter will scribe the unit to fit, which is where bespoke work earns its money.
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What drives the cost
- Size: length and height of the run. Price per linear metre is a useful way to compare quotes.
- Materials: MDF to paint is cheapest; solid oak and veneers cost more. One expert estimate is that materials make up around 70 percent of a fitted wardrobe's price.
- Doors: hinged, sliding, shaker, mirrored or glazed. Doors are often the most expensive part.
- Internals: drawers, shoe racks, pull-down rails and lighting all add up.
- Painting: spray-painted or hand-painted finishes add time; some carpenters leave it primed for a decorator.
- Awkward spaces: sloping ceilings, chimney breasts, skirting boards and uneven walls.
- Electrics: if you want lighting inside, an electrician needs to wire it, ideally before the wardrobe goes in. See our electricians page.
What can bring it down
- Simple doors and fewer drawers
- Painting it yourself, if the carpenter is happy to leave it primed
- Fitting wardrobes in more than one room at the same time
- Making sure plastering and flooring are finished first
How long it takes
MyJobQuote puts fitting at anywhere from one to nine days depending on complexity. A simple alcove unit can be a day or two on site; bespoke wardrobes are often partly made in a workshop first, so there's usually a lead time before fitting, plus painting time.
How to get an accurate quote
Message us on WhatsApp with:
- The width, height and depth of the space
- Photos of the wall, alcove or recess, including the ceiling line and skirting
- The style of door you like (a photo from a magazine or website is fine)
- What you want inside: hanging, shelves, drawers
- Whether you want it painted
We'll pass it to the carpenter we use. For tips on comparing quotes, see how to get quotes from tradespeople.
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Questions to ask
- Is the price supply and fit, and does it include painting?
- What material is the carcass and the doors?
- Will it be made in a workshop or built in place?
- How will you deal with skirting boards and coving?
- How long before fitting, and how long on site?
- Is lighting or a socket needed inside, and who arranges the electrics?
Wardrobes are usually one of the last jobs in a renovation, after plastering and flooring. See our first fix and second fix carpentry guide, or read about the carpenter we recommend on carpenters in Market Harborough.
Typical prices
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flat-pack or sliding-door wardrobe kit, supplied and fitted | £400–£900 per job | Standard modules. |
| Basic alcove wardrobe or alcove cupboard | £1,500–£2,500 per job | Bookabuilder 2026. |
| Mid-range alcove or single-wall fitted wardrobe | £2,500–£4,500 per job | Shaker or sliding doors. Bookabuilder 2026. |
| Painted MDF fitted wardrobe | £1,200–£3,000 per job | MyJobQuote. |
| Oak fitted wardrobe | £2,500–£5,000 per job | MyJobQuote. |
| Bespoke carpenter-built wardrobe | £400–£1,200 per linear metre | MyBuilder £400 to £800 mid-range; Trade2base £600 to £1,200. |
| Fitted wardrobes, full UK range | £1,000–£7,000 per job | Which?; premium jobs higher. |
Frequently asked questions
How much do fitted wardrobes cost in the UK?
Which? puts fitted wardrobes at about £1,000 to over £7,000 in the UK. Most alcove or single-wall wardrobes cost £1,500 to £4,500 in 2026, and MyJobQuote's average is around £2,600. Simple sliding-door kits supplied and fitted can be £400 to £900. Size, materials, doors and internal fittings make the biggest difference to the final quote.
How much do alcove cupboards cost?
A basic alcove cupboard or wardrobe typically costs £1,500 to £2,500 in 2026, according to Bookabuilder, with mid-range units at £2,500 to £4,500. One maker publishes about £1,620 for a two-door cupboard with bookcase. Lower cupboards with open shelves above tend to be cheaper than full-height wardrobes with doors.
Is a carpenter cheaper than a fitted wardrobe company?
Not always, but a carpenter can build to the exact space, which helps in older houses with uneven walls, chimney breasts or sloping ceilings. Fitted furniture companies often use standard modules and filler panels. Compare quotes on the same specification, ideally as a price per linear metre, and check whether painting and fitting are included.
How long does it take to fit a built-in wardrobe?
MyJobQuote puts fitting at between one and nine days, depending on complexity. A simple alcove unit may only need a day or two on site. Bespoke wardrobes are often made partly in a workshop first, so allow for a lead time before fitting and drying time if they're painted in place.
Do fitted wardrobes add value to a house?
Fitted wardrobes can make a bedroom more appealing to buyers, especially where they make good use of alcoves or awkward spaces. But they're a personal style choice, so they won't always add their full cost to the sale price. Neutral, well-made designs are the safest choice if you plan to sell in the next few years.