Frequently Asked Questions

Cost depends on the scope, cabinetry detail, benchtop material and whether the layout changes. A makeover that keeps the existing footprint costs much less than a full rebuild with custom joinery and structural work. After the measure-up we prepare an itemised written quote so you can see where the budget goes before any work starts.

A standard full kitchen renovation usually runs around 6 to 12 weeks from contract to handover. Cabinetry and benchtop fabrication often takes 4 to 6 weeks, then the on-site stage usually takes 2 to 4 weeks for demolition, install, plumbing, electrical and finishing. A makeover is generally quicker.

For domestic building work over $10,000, a written major domestic building contract is required under the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995. The contract sets out the scope, price, payment stages and variations process. You can confirm the current threshold with Consumer Affairs Victoria and the building regulator, and we put the scope and price in writing before a project starts.

In Victoria, domestic building insurance applies where the contract value is above the current threshold. Public guidance in June 2026 commonly cites more than $16,000, with Home Warranty Insurance reforms due from 1 July 2026. We recommend checking the current Building and Plumbing Commission guidance before signing.

Engineered stone with 1% or more crystalline silica has been banned for manufacture, supply, processing and installation across Australia since 1 July 2024. We now guide homeowners toward porcelain and sintered stone, natural stone, laminate, stainless steel, solid timber and compliant low-silica alternatives.

Yes. Existing engineered-stone benchtops installed before 1 July 2024 are grandfathered and do not have to be removed. If we need to remove or modify one during a renovation, the work has to be done using silica-safe procedures in line with current guidance.

A like-for-like kitchen update usually does not need a building permit, but moving walls, changing structure or altering drainage can. Older inner-west homes and heritage-overlay streets can add another approval layer. We confirm what your job needs during the design stage before work begins.

Yes. A full kitchen renovation includes licensed plumbing and electrical work, and we coordinate those registered trades as part of the project so the sequence stays clean and the compliance paperwork is issued at completion.

Yes, and Melbourne West has many of them. We renovate kitchens in Victorian cottages, Edwardian homes and interwar weatherboards across suburbs like Yarraville, Williamstown, Footscray and Newport, balancing original character with the way people cook and live now.

Yes. For units and apartments we plan around lift access, body-corporate rules, loading windows and protection of common areas. We sort out the delivery and rubbish-removal logistics up front so the project does not stall on access.

A makeover keeps the existing layout and sound cabinet boxes and updates the visible elements such as the doors, benchtop, splashback and hardware. A full renovation replaces the cabinetry and can change the layout, plumbing and electrical. A makeover costs less and usually finishes faster.

We measure the space, confirm the layout and material choices, then prepare an itemised fixed-scope quote covering cabinetry, benchtops, appliances, plumbing, electrical, tiling and finishing. If the scope changes later, the variation is agreed in writing before extra work proceeds.

Yes. We plan the layout, materials, lighting and storage before cabinetry is built, and we show you drawings so you can see the kitchen before committing. Resolving the work on paper is what keeps site changes and budget surprises down.

Custom cabinetry and installation are typically backed for several years, while appliance and tapware manufacturer warranties pass through to you. Your written contract sets out the exact warranty terms for your project, and Victorian consumer protections apply on top of that.

We renovate kitchens across Melbourne West, including Footscray, Yarraville, Williamstown, Newport, Altona, Sunshine, Braybrook, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, St Albans, Point Cook, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit and Caroline Springs.

Yes. We choose cabinetry profiles, colours, benchtops and hardware that suit the era of the house, whether that is a refined shaker profile for a weatherboard in Yarraville or a cleaner handleless layout for a newer Point Cook rebuild.

There is a period without a working kitchen, usually a couple of weeks during the on-site stage. We sequence the work to keep that window as short as practical and protect floors, hallways and adjoining rooms as we move through demolition and install.

Yes. Demolition, strip-out and rubbish removal are part of a full renovation. We protect the rest of the home during the strip-out and remove the old cabinetry, benchtops and appliances unless you want to keep or rehome specific items.

A butler's pantry is a secondary prep and storage area, often with a second sink, tucked behind the main kitchen. Whether it fits depends on your floor plan. We assess it during design and only suggest one where it genuinely improves how the kitchen works.

Send through your suburb and a few details about the kitchen and we arrange a free in-home measure-up. From there we confirm the design and materials, prepare an itemised written quote and book the job if you decide to go ahead.