Thinking about fitted wardrobes and wondering what they really cost? You are in the right place. We build and fit wardrobes across London every week, so the prices here come from real jobs, not guesswork.
Here is the short answer. Most fitted wardrobes cost between £1,800 and £6,000 in the UK. A standard double wardrobe, made to measure and fitted, usually lands around £2,500 to £3,500. A full wall of wardrobes with sprayed doors and fitted interiors can reach £6,000 to £10,000 or more. The rest of this guide breaks down where that money goes, and how to spend less of it.
Fitted Wardrobes Cost: The Quick Answer
| Wardrobe type | Typical price (fitted) |
|---|---|
| Single alcove wardrobe | £900 – £1,800 |
| Standard double (approx. 2m wide) | £2,500 – £3,500 |
| Large run (approx. 3m wide) | £3,500 – £5,500 |
| Full wall, floor to ceiling | £4,500 – £8,000 |
| Walk-in wardrobe or dressing room | £6,000 – £15,000+ |
These are supply-and-fit prices for made to measure wardrobes built by a joiner. They include materials, making, fitting and finishing. High street flat-pack units cost less, and we compare the two later in this guide.
How Much Do Fitted Wardrobes Cost Per Metre?
A simple way to budget is by width. For a quality made to measure wardrobe, expect around £1,200 to £1,800 per metre of frontage. That covers the carcass, doors, a standard interior, fitting and a painted or veneered finish.
So a 2 metre wardrobe at £1,400 per metre comes to about £2,800. A 3 metre run comes to about £4,200. Prices per metre drop a little on bigger jobs, because the joiner is already set up and on site.
How Much Do Built In Wardrobes Cost by Size?
Every home is different, but most built in wardrobe jobs fall into one of these groups.
Single alcove wardrobe — £900 to £1,800
Victorian and Edwardian homes have alcoves either side of the chimney breast. A single built in alcove cupboard with a hanging rail and a shelf is the cheapest way into fitted storage. It uses the walls you already have, so there is less material to pay for.
Standard double wardrobe — £2,500 to £3,500
This is the most common job we quote. Around 2 metres wide, floor to ceiling, two or three doors, a mix of hanging and shelves inside. At this size you feel the full benefit of made to measure: no dead gap above, no wasted corner.
Large wardrobe run — £3,500 to £5,500
A 3 metre run across one wall, usually with four doors. Interiors get more useful here: double hanging, drawers, shoe storage and a shelf tower.
Full wall, floor to ceiling — £4,500 to £8,000
Wall to wall and floor to ceiling, often around awkward things like boxed pipes or sloped ceilings. This is where bespoke really beats the high street, because standard units simply do not fit these spaces.
Walk-in wardrobe — £6,000 to £15,000+
A bespoke bedroom furniture project rather than a single unit. Open rails, drawer banks, an island or dressing table, and lighting. The price depends mostly on how much joinery fills the room.
What Changes Built In Wardrobe Prices?
Two wardrobes the same size can differ in price by thousands. These are the five things that move the number most.
1. The material
- Painted MDF is the workhorse. It is stable, smooth and takes paint beautifully. Most fitted wardrobes in London are sprayed MDF.
- Wood veneer boards give a real timber face at a mid-range price. Oak and walnut veneers are popular.
- Solid wood costs the most. It suits period homes and painted shaker styles, but expect to add 30 to 50 percent to the price.
2. The doors
Doors are the most visible part, and often the priciest. A flat sprayed door costs less than a shaker door, which costs less than a routed or beaded door. If you want sliding door wardrobes, good track systems and mirror or glass panels add £300 to £800 over hinged doors on a typical job. Sliding doors make sense where a swinging door would hit the bed.
3. What goes inside
A rail and one shelf is cheap. Drawers are not. Each bank of drawers adds roughly £250 to £450, because drawers take the most time to make and fit. Pull-down rails, trouser racks, jewellery trays and shoe pull-outs all add up too. Be honest about what you will actually use.
4. The finish
A hand-painted or spray-painted finish in any colour you like adds £300 to £800 depending on size. Spraying gives the smoothest surface but is done off site. Integrated handles, lighting and soft-close hinges all nudge the price as well.
5. Your walls and floors
Older London homes rarely have a straight wall or a level floor. Scribing panels to wavy plaster, working around skirting and coving, and levelling bases takes time. It is also exactly why made to measure wardrobes look right in these rooms and flat-pack ones do not.
High Street vs Made to Measure Wardrobes Cost
| Flat-pack (high street) | Made to measure | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost, 2m double | £600 – £1,500 | £2,500 – £3,500 |
| Fits your exact space | No — fixed sizes | Yes — built to the millimetre |
| Floor to ceiling | Rarely | Yes |
| Lifespan | 5 – 10 years | 20+ years |
| Effect on home value | Little | Adds appeal and value |
Flat-pack wardrobes are cheaper, and for a rental or a short stay they can be the sensible pick. But they come in fixed sizes, so you lose space above and beside them. The carcasses are lighter and wear faster. A made to measure wardrobe costs more on day one and usually works out cheaper per year of use — and it is still there, looking built-in, when you sell.
How Much Do Fitted Wardrobes Cost in London?
London prices sit above the national average, usually by 10 to 20 percent. Workshop space, parking, congestion charges and access all cost more here. As a rough London guide:
- Single alcove wardrobe: from £1,100
- Standard 2m double: £2,800 – £3,800
- Full wall: £5,000 – £9,000
Always get a written, fixed quote. Some firms advertise low starting prices, then add fitting, finishing and delivery later. Our fitted wardrobes quotes include everything: materials, making, fitting, finishing and rubbish removal.
Six Ways to Keep the Cost Down
- Use your alcoves. Building into a recess uses your existing walls and cuts material costs.
- Choose sprayed MDF. It looks sharp, lasts well and costs far less than solid wood.
- Keep doors simple. Flat or plain shaker doors cost less than detailed panel designs.
- Limit the drawers. Two or three drawers where you need them, baskets or shelves elsewhere.
- Skip the extras you will not use. Pull-down rails and tie racks sound nice and are often ignored within a month.
- Get quotes in quieter months. January to March is often quieter for joiners, and lead times are shorter.
Are Fitted Wardrobes Worth the Money?
For most homeowners, yes. Here is the honest case.
A fitted wardrobe uses all the space you have — right to the ceiling and wall to wall. In a London bedroom, that can double your storage compared with a free-standing unit in the same footprint. Buyers notice built-in storage, and estate agents regularly list it as a selling point. A well-made wardrobe also outlives several flat-pack replacements, so the cost per year is lower than it first looks.
Where it is not worth it: if you rent, if you move within a year or two, or if a £700 flat-pack honestly covers your needs. We would rather tell you that than sell you a wardrobe you do not need.
What Your Wardrobe Quote Should Include
When you compare fitted wardrobe prices, make sure each quote covers the same things. A proper quote should include:
- Materials — boards, doors, rails, hinges and handles.
- Making — the workshop time to build your wardrobe.
- Fitting — delivery, installation and scribing to your walls.
- Finishing — painting or spraying, inside and out.
- Making good — filling, caulking and tidying where the unit meets walls and ceiling.
- Rubbish removal — packaging and offcuts taken away.
If a price looks much cheaper than the others, check this list. The gap is usually something missing, and it gets added back later as an "extra". A fixed written quote protects you from that.
Common Questions About Fitted Wardrobe Costs
How long does fitting take?
Most standard wardrobes are fitted in one to two days. A full wall takes two to three. The making happens in the workshop first, which usually takes three to five weeks from ordering. Your bedroom is only disrupted during the fitting days, not the whole build.
Is a deposit normal?
Yes. Most joiners ask for a deposit of around 25 to 50 percent to cover materials, with the balance due when the work is finished and you are happy. Be wary of anyone who wants the full amount up front.
Can I supply my own doors or handles?
Usually, yes. Supplying your own handles is easy and can save a little. Supplying doors is trickier, because the joiner has to build the carcass to match them, and nobody guarantees the fit if the doors arrive warped. Ask first.
Do built in wardrobes damage the wall?
A fitted wardrobe is screwed to the wall, so removing it later leaves fixing holes and paint lines that need making good. That is normal and easy to repair. While it is in place, it protects the wall rather than harming it.
Is winter or summer cheaper?
The work costs the same, but demand moves. Autumn is busy because people want wardrobes done before Christmas. If your dates are flexible, ask about lead times in late winter — you may get your wardrobe sooner, and some workshops offer better prices to fill quiet weeks.
How to Get a Real Price for Your Wardrobe
Online guides, ours included, can only give ranges. Getting an exact price is easy though, and it should always be free:
- Measure the width, height and depth of the space. Rough numbers are fine.
- Take two or three photos of the wall or alcove.
- Note what you want inside: hanging, shelves, drawers.
- Send it all to a joiner and ask for a fixed written quote.
That is it. Send us your photos and you will have a fixed price for your fitted wardrobes, usually within one working day. No site-visit sales pitch, no pressure, and the price we quote is the price you pay.