Kitchen Refit in Portugal: Cost, Timeline, and What's Actually Included in 2026
By Pascal Niggli · Co-founder of remodel.pt · Last updated July 2026
What's in this guide
- A 120m² kitchen refit in Cascais runs €28,000–€48,000 including materials, labour, and permits
- Cabinet fabrication lead time alone can run 4–6 weeks, driving the 8–14 week total timeline
- Cosmetic refits that keep the existing footprint typically don't require a building permit (licenciamento)
- Remodel.pt checks every kitchen refit quote against regional project data before it reaches you
- Quote variance of 30–50% for identical scope is the biggest overpayment risk for foreign owners
How Much Does a Kitchen Refit Cost in Portugal?
The range reflects finish level as much as scope. A budget refit with laminate worktops and stock cabinets sits near the lower bound; stone worktops and custom joinery push toward €48,000 and above.
| Line item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Cabinets (stock) | €6,000–€11,000 |
| Cabinets (custom joinery) | €12,000–€22,000 |
| Worktops (laminate) | €800–€1,800 |
| Worktops (stone) | €2,500–€6,000 |
| Plumbing & electrical rerouting | €2,500–€5,500 |
| Tiling (floor + splashback) | €1,800–€4,200 |
| Appliance integration | €3,000–€8,000 |
| Labour | €10,000–€18,000 |
What Drives the Cost of a Kitchen Refit?
Reusing the existing plumbing and electrical footprint keeps a refit near the lower end. Relocating a sink or hob, even within the same room, adds €1,500–€3,500 in rerouting cost and can extend the timeline by 1–2 weeks. Stone worktops (quartz, granite) cost 3–4× laminate but are the most requested upgrade among our Cascais and Lisbon clients.
How Long Does a Kitchen Refit Take?
Custom joinery is the long pole in almost every kitchen timeline. The final 2–3 weeks cover installation, tiling, appliance integration, and snagging. Delays most often come from supplier lead times on imported appliances, not the construction work itself.
Do I Need a Permit to Refit a Kitchen in Portugal?
Relocating a kitchen to a different room, altering the façade, or changing the building's use-type triggers a building permit (licenciamento) under RJUE from the câmara municipal. If the property sits in a condominium, moving plumbing or gas connections within the unit usually only requires notifying the administration, but this varies by building and should be confirmed before demolition begins.
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Pascal is the co-founder of remodel.pt. Originally from Switzerland, he has lived in Portugal for several years and has first-hand experience with permit, VAT, and contractor issues foreign owners run into. He built remodel.pt to be the resource he wished existed when he started.