Dishwasher Installation Cost

Thinking of having a new dishwasher installed?

In the following guide, we’ll look at the pricing involved in fitting a dishwasher and explore other related topics like what the installation process involves and whether you can install it DIY.

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Dishwasher?

The average cost of installing a dishwasher will depend on the type being fitted. A regular freestanding dishwasher would have a total instalment cost (labour and supply costs) of about £350 to £700.

The integrated dishwasher installation cost would be around £550 to £1,100 with the cost of fitting a slimline option being approximately £300 to £450. For a more expensive choice, installing a commercial dishwasher would require a budget of about £2,050 to £4,100.

The cost would depend not only on the size and type of dishwasher but even the material used, the brand, ease of access to the work area and whereabouts in the UK you live. Your location is important considering that labour prices differ from region to region. We’ll take a more in-depth look at the various cost factors involved in this work later.

Dishwasher Prices

Here, we will look at the price for dishwasher installation:

Supply Only Costs

We'll now take a look at the standalone costs involved in installing a dishwasher. These costs would apply if you were to purchase directly from a retailer yourself.

The supply costs of dishwashers are as follows:

• Freestanding Dishwasher - £300 to £600
• Integrated Dishwasher - £500 to £1,000
• Slimline Dishwasher - £250 to £350
• Commercial Dishwasher - £2,000 to £4,000

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Additional Costs

There are various extra jobs you might want to consider having undertaken at the same time as a dishwasher installation.

Replace a Kitchen Sink

One way to upgrade your kitchen along with a dishwasher installation would be to have your kitchen sink replaced.

Here are our estimated costs (including labour and supply costs):

• Stainless steel sink and taps - £200 to £350
• Composite sink and taps - £200 to £350
• Cast iron sink and taps - £475 to £950
• Ceramic sink and taps - £230 to £400

Bleeding Your Radiators

Having a radiator bled is good general maintenance. This generally only involves labour costs which are generally tied to how long the work takes.

As a result, how much you’d pay would depend on how many radiators you want to bleed.

Cost of bleeding radiators:

• Bleed 5-10 Radiators - £80 to £100
• Bleed 10-15 Radiators - £100 to £150

Labour Costs and Timescales

The labour prices involved in fitting a dishwasher are part of the overall cost of such work but exclude the supply costs. The cost of labour, regardless of the type of dishwasher, should fall in the range of £50 to £100.

In terms of the duration of the work, it would usually take an hour or two but it would depend on the ease of access to the work area and the complexity of the installation. The cost of labour would be affected by these factors too, along with your specific location.

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Cost Factors of Installing a Dishwasher

As you’ve seen, there are various cost-affecting factors involved in fitting a dishwasher. In this section, we’ll break these down in further detail.

Type/Size

The most important cost-affecting factor of a dishwasher installation would be the size and type of dishwasher.

While a slimline dishwasher has a supply cost of around £250 to £350, the standalone price of a commercial dishwasher would be somewhere in the thousands of pounds. The exact size of the dishwasher could also impact the standalone cost.

Material

Dishwashers tend to be made largely of stainless steel and plastic. Some may be more metallic-based than others. In this case, they may be more expensive than dishwashers that contain more plastic but in general, the size/type of dishwasher would be more important for the cost.

Ease of Access

The easier a contractor can access the workspace for installing your dishwasher, the sooner they’ll be able to complete the work. If they are charging by the hour, then this could be the difference between a labourer billing you for one hour of labour than two, which would be a difference of about £50.

Location of Property

Where you are located is also important to take on board given that dishwasher installation prices in terms of the cost of labour differ across the UK. Most homeowners will find that labour prices are above the UK average in the southeast (London is quite notorious for high pricing).

However, the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland usually have below-average labour costs.

This cost factor would not make a huge overall difference to your pricing since most of the cost of a dishwasher installation is down to the standalone cost of the dishwasher itself, whereas the cost of labour would probably make up somewhere between 5% and 20% of your total bill. This would depend on the type of dishwasher you’re installing.

What's Involved in Installing a Dishwasher?

Let's now discuss the steps involved in fitting a dishwasher.

1. Preparations

Before anything else, you’ll want to make the necessary preparations ahead of a dishwasher installation. There are various possibilities here. If you want to fit the dishwasher DIY, then you’re going to need the right skills and knowledge for the task.

If an existing dishwasher is in place, it must be removed first. However, it’s important that the power and water are turned off before doing so.

2. Connecting the Power Supply

Following the instructions, you’ll need to hook the dishwasher up to the relevant power supply. Of course, before you do any of this work, ensure the electrics are isolated at the mains. This is to prevent electrocution which could prove lethal.

3. Installing the Dishwasher

Generally, fitting a dishwasher entail fitting isolation valves such that your dishwasher can be isolated without the need to cut off your water supplies.

Then the waste hose should be connected into the trap that sits at the top of the standpipe beneath the sink. The final connections would depend on whether you fit to an existing water supply or a new one.

4. Check the Connections

It’s important to make sure that all the connections are right before turning back on the power and using the dishwasher. Again, you should ensure you follow the instructions to a T and take all necessary safety steps. Otherwise, it would be best to hire a professional.

Can I install a Dishwasher Myself?

The good news is that it is generally perfectly fine for a DIYer to install a dishwasher themselves. However, it is important that you have the right skills and knowledge.

In addition, you’ll want to be aware of the necessary safety steps such as ensuring that you isolate any electrics/power at the mains if required as part of the installation. Remember that electrocution can kill, so safety in this regard is paramount.

The hazards/dangers of fitting a dishwasher DIY include:

• Working with electrics.
• Risk of an incorrect installation.

Building Regulations & Planning Permission for Dishwasher Installation

In general, building regulations shouldn’t apply. However, if electric work is involved, it’s worth checking with your local council.

As for planning permission, unless more extensive work is required for the installation or other more complex work is taking place hand-in-hand with fitting your dishwasher, then planning approval should not prove necessary. If building regulations approval is needed, you’d probably need to spend around £100.

Types of Dishwashers

There are many types of dishwashers to choose from. However, in this section, we’ll explore some of the most popular types and break down their pros and cons. This will allow you to get a sense of what option might be best for you.

Freestanding Dishwasher

Freestanding dishwashers are also known as portable dishwashers. These dishwashers can be fitted with relative ease and can be installed wherever there is access to water and drainage.

These dishwashers are also relatively cheap. In fact, the standalone cost of a freestanding dishwasher is around £300 to £600.

Integrated Dishwasher

A built-in or integrated dishwasher is a popular alternative to freestanding models. Integrated dishwashers are a good choice if you’re interested in customisation. However, they do tend to be more costly than freestanding dishwashers and there is less flexibility in terms of where you can fit one.

Integrated dishwashers come with a supply cost of around £500 to £1,000.

Slimline Dishwasher

For smaller spaces/homes, a slimline dishwasher may be a good fit. These dishwashers are slimmer and tend to be relatively inexpensive at approximately £250 to £350. The downside is that they provide a lower capacity.

Commercial Dishwasher

A commercial dishwasher is not the right type for a regular domestic environment. Instead, they are perfect for restaurant kitchens.

These high-end appliances are designed with a large capacity; however, they are fairly expensive, with a supply cost of around £2,000 to £4,000.

• Freestanding - £300 to £600
• Integrated - £500 to £1,000
• Slimline - £250 to £350
• Commercial - £2,000 to £4,000

Hiring Contractors to Install a Dishwasher Checklist

There's a range of tips worth taking into account before seeking a contractor to hire for the installation of a dishwasher.

Here is our advice for hiring a dishwasher installer:

• Ask friends/family for recommendations.
• Look up ‘dishwasher installation near me’ on a search engine.
• Take a look at any online reviews/ratings different installers have.
• Look for several quotes before making a choice.
• Ask about their previous work.

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Sources

https://www.homebase.co.uk/ideas-advice/kitchen-and-bathroom/kitchen-fitting/install-a-dishwasher-or-washing-machine/