A full kitchen renovation in regional NSW generally costs between about $15,000 and $45,000, and $45,000 to $80,000 or more for a large kitchen with a new layout and premium finishes. Where yours lands depends on how much of the room changes: the layout, the amount of cabinetry, the doors and the benchtop.
Use the ranges below to set a budget. The figure for your own kitchen comes from a free quote after the measure-up, because it depends on the room and the choices you make.
General price ranges
| Kind of renovation | What it usually involves | General range |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh | A small kitchen, or new cabinetry and benchtops on the existing layout with simple doors | $15,000 to $25,000 |
| Mid-range | New made-to-measure cabinetry and benchtops on the same layout, with better doors, drawers and hardware | $25,000 to $45,000 |
| Premium or new layout | Moving the sink or cooktop, adding an island, premium doors and benchtops, more internal fit-out | $45,000 to $80,000 or more |
Keep about 15 to 20 per cent aside on top. Once the old kitchen comes out, there can be a floor to patch, a wall to straighten or old wiring that needs bringing up to standard.
What moves the price
The layout. Keeping the sink, cooktop and power where they are keeps the job simple. Moving them, adding an island or turning a single wall into an L or U shape changes how the room works, and brings in a plumber or electrician as well as new cabinetry. It is usually the biggest single change to the cost.
How much cabinetry. More cupboards, more drawers and taller pantries cost more. Drawers cost more than shelves behind a door, but they are often worth it in the bottom row, where you can see everything without kneeling.
Doors and panels. Woodgrain and plain colours, gloss, shaker profiles and glass fronts all sit at different prices, even on cabinets of the same size.
The benchtop. The material, the thickness and any waterfall ends make a large difference to the total. Our benchtop guide compares the options and their price ranges since the engineered stone ban.
Other trades. Tiling the splashback, new plumbing, extra power points and painting are part of most renovations. They are priced on top of the cabinetry, so check how each quote handles them.
The house. Older homes can have walls that are out of square or floors that are not level. Cabinetry made to measure is fitted to the room as it is, which takes more time than a new build with straight walls.
Comparing quotes
Ask each quote to list what is included and what is not. The usual gaps are:
- removing and disposing of the old kitchen
- the benchtop, and whether waterfall ends are counted
- plumbing, electrical work, tiling and painting
- appliances, and whether you supply them
- flooring under the new cabinets
With Omega, one business handles the job from the measure-up to the installation, organises the benchtop and can line up a tiler, plumber, electrician or painter. See how a kitchen renovation works with Bill.
What to have ready
A quote is quicker when you can share:
- rough measurements of the room, and a sketch of the layout if you have one
- a few photos of the kitchen as it is now
- what you would like to change, and what is not working
- any appliances you are keeping
None of it is essential. It just makes the first conversation quicker.