Comparing bespoke kitchen quotes in Alicante
A kitchen price reflects both the items fitted and the existing space that must be dismantled or changed. Give studios the same brief and ask for a clear breakdown before comparing totals.
Define the project before discussing finishes
Are you replacing cabinet units while keeping the plumbing, electrics and layout? Or will the work include demolition, new connections, tiles and extraction? Two “new kitchen” quotes may refer to very different jobs. List what stays, what goes, what moves and what you will buy yourself.
Take approximate dimensions, room photographs, door and window positions and a list of appliances to your first meeting. These help with planning, but the party responsible for manufacturing should confirm final measurements. IKEA’s measuring guidance also covers electrical outlets, water connections, ventilation and obstacles, beyond wall lengths.
Describe what does not work in the current kitchen: awkward drawers, too little preparation space, poor task lighting or inaccessible storage. Explain how many people use the space and how you cook. Those details make the design discussion more useful than choosing from a rendering alone.
Items to identify in every quote
| Item | Ask the studio |
|---|---|
| Design and survey | Are the site visit, final drawings and revisions included? Who signs off measurements before manufacture? |
| Cabinets | How many units, drawers, fittings and accessories? Which exact materials and finishes? |
| Worktop | Which material, thickness, edges, cutouts and installation? Is there a survey after cabinets are fitted? |
| Appliances | Which models? Do supply, fitting, connection and removal of old units appear separately? |
| Building work | Does the price include demolition, waste, plumbing, electrics, tiling and extraction? Who coordinates trades? |
| Delivery | Are transport, carrying upstairs, fitting, adjustments, finishing and a final check included? |
Ask how “to be confirmed” items will be priced and approved. Check whether tax is included and whether separate contractors issue their own invoices.
Three decisions with a large effect on scope
Moving services
A different sink, hob or appliance location can require changes to power, water, drainage or extraction. A drawn kitchen island is not proof that its connections will work. Request a separate cost for each layout option using the same finish specification.
What goes inside the cabinets
Linear cabinet metres alone say little about daily use. Compare shelves with full-extension drawers, corner solutions and internal organisation. Blum describes storage options that can help you ask practical questions about access and capacity.
Sequence and timing
Request a timeline showing survey, approval of drawings, order, dismantling, building work, cabinet fitting, worktop measurement and fitting, connections and handover. Ask who deals with late or incorrect components.
A way to compare offers
- Send each studio the same plan, photographs, desired appliances and scope of building work.
- Ask for itemised figures, material references, layout drawings and a list of exclusions.
- Compare the service too: final survey, a named contact, fitting, changes and aftercare.
- Before accepting, read proposed payment stages, indicative dates and the handover documents.
If the bathroom is part of the same renovation, see our bathroom planning guide.
A local check before starting
Alicante City Council publishes information on procedures for certain work in dwellings. The applicable procedure depends on the precise work. Check with the council or the responsible technician before setting a start date. Agree who handles any required procedure and waste removal.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bespoke kitchen cost in Alicante?
We do not give a market average without comparable local quotes. Replacing cabinet fronts is a different project from refitting the room and services. Request several proposals for the same scope and compare exclusions as well as totals.
Can I buy appliances myself?
Discuss this before finalising the design. Integration sizes, ventilation, connections, delivery and responsibility for fitting must be clear even when another shop supplies the appliance.
Does a 3D rendering guarantee the finished kitchen?
It helps visualise a layout. Final dimensions, product specifications and the accepted quote tell you what will actually be made and fitted.
Browse our Alicante kitchen studios and shops ranking for local businesses, documented services and original sources.
Sources and scope
- IKEA Spain: measuring a kitchen.
- Blum: cabinet storage solutions.
- Alicante City Council: works in dwellings.
Sources checked 24 September 2026. This editorial checklist does not replace a site survey or project-specific technical advice.