Kitchen Renovation Cost in Antwerp: 2026 Price Guide
Discover the real cost of a full kitchen remodel in Antwerp: from strip-out and structural knock-throughs to electrics, tiling, cabinetry, worktops and appliance installation.
Van den Broeck Renovaties
Renovatieaannemer Antwerpen

A complete kitchen renovation in Antwerp averages between € 12,500 and € 35,000 all-in. Breakdown includes preparatory structural/services work (€ 4,000 - € 9,000), cabinetry and worktops (€ 5,000 - € 16,000), and appliances (€ 3,500 - € 10,000), qualifying for 6% VAT for homes over 10 years.
- Average turnkey cost: € 12,500 to € 22,000 for standard quality, € 25,000 to € 40,000+ for bespoke high-end kitchen with structural beam.
- Relocating plumbing and running dedicated 3-phase circuits for induction hobs represents a key technical cost.
- Opening a load-bearing wall to create an open-plan kitchen costs between € 2,500 and € 5,500 including steel beam and calculations.
- Properties older than 10 years qualify for 6% VAT on both contractor installation and built-in appliances.
1. Overview of kitchen renovation price tiers
The final cost of a new kitchen depends heavily on the scope of structural works and the specification of materials. Below are the three common price categories for the Antwerp region:
- Standard Refurbishment (€ 9,500 – € 15,000): Direct cabinet and appliance replacement on existing plumbing/power points, laminate worktop.
- Mid-Range Turnkey Remodel (€ 16,000 – € 26,000): New floor plan, relocated services, composite quartz worktops, premium appliances (Bosch/Siemens), new floor tiles and skimming.
- High-End Open-Plan Kitchen (€ 27,000 – € 45,000+): Structural wall removal with steel beam, full-height custom cabinetry, sintered stone/ceramic worktop, Bora hob with integrated downdraft and Quooker boiling water tap.
2. Detailed breakdown of renovation costs
A kitchen renovation is the combined result of structural works, electrics, plumbing, and joinery. To avoid surprises, Van den Broeck Renovaties always breaks the quote down into transparent line items:
- Demolition and debris clearance: € 800 – € 1,800
- Wall knock-through and structural steel beam (optional): € 2,500 – € 5,500
- Plumbing, drainage and supply lines: € 900 – € 2,200
- Electrical rewiring, consumer unit upgrade and sockets: € 1,200 – € 2,800
- Subfloor levelling, insulation and tile/parquet laying: € 1,500 – € 3,500
- Plaster skimming and wall preparation: € 800 – € 1,800
- Professional kitchen cabinetry fitting and appliance hookup: € 1,500 – € 3,200
3. Smart decisions to maximise value within budget
Never compromise on concealed technical systems. Multi-layer water pipes, adequate electrical circuits, and waterproof splashback substrates prevent expensive leaks and electrical faults down the line. Having your general contractor handle all prep work ensures millimeter-precision alignment with your cabinetmaker's blueprints.
Van den Broeck Renovaties executes these specialized services across Antwerp and surrounding areas:
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Completed projects in Antwerp
Kitchen renovationKitchen in Deurne
Deurne · 2024
Kitchen and dining room joined by opening a load-bearing wall, with new joinery onto the city garden.
18 m² · 3 weeks
Interior renovationApartment in Mortsel
Mortsel · 2024
Interior renovation of a rental apartment: new layout, plastering and floors, delivered between two tenancies.
95 m² · 5 weeks
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