Flat-pack, semi-custom and custom joinery change price, timing and installation complexity.
Melbourne Kitchen Costs
Kitchen renovation cost in Melbourne
Short answer
For a Melbourne kitchen renovation, use a broad planning range rather than one fixed average. Smaller refreshes can be materially cheaper, while full renovations with custom joinery, stone benchtops, new appliances, layout changes and trade work can move well beyond AUD 40,000.
What drives the quote?
Laminate, timber, engineered stone alternatives, porcelain and natural stone have very different installed costs.
Electrical, plumbing, plastering, flooring, splashback, demolition and waste removal can be underestimated.
Melbourne-specific planning notes
- Older homes may reveal uneven floors, plaster repairs or service upgrades.
- Apartment work may need body corporate approval, lift bookings and access rules.
- Changing the sink, cooktop, rangehood or wall layout can trigger extra trades.
- Appliance lead times and custom joinery timelines can affect start dates.
Quote checklist
- Provide a rough floor plan and photos from every corner.
- List appliance sizes, benchtop preference and cabinet finish preference.
- Mark whether the layout changes or services stay where they are.
- Ask each contractor to separate inclusions, exclusions and provisional sums.
FAQ
Keeping the same layout, using standard cabinet sizes and choosing practical finishes usually helps.
Yes. Appliance choice, ventilation, power needs and installation details can change trade costs.
Get multiple written quotes using the same brief so the inclusions can be compared fairly.
General planning information only. Confirm pricing with local builders, cabinetmakers and licensed trades.
Prepare a Melbourne kitchen quote brief