Full Kitchen Renovations in Adelaide
Your tired 1980s kitchen becomes the room your friends gather in. Three pre-vetted Adelaide renovators compete for the job with fixed-price quotes.
- $25k - $90k typical
- 28-56 days build
- Licensed network only
What is involved in full renovation?
A full kitchen renovation in Adelaide means everything goes: the old cabinetry, the worn benchtop, the failing appliances, and the layout that has frustrated you for years. What you get back is a kitchen that suits how you actually live, with a 20 to 25 year design lifespan and a meaningful lift in your home's value at resale.
Full renovation is what most Adelaide homeowners actually want when they search for a kitchen makeover. The word 'makeover' often implies cosmetic: new tapware, new paint, a vanity refresh. But if the cabinetry is sagging, the benchtop is bubbling, or the layout pushes you around the room awkwardly every day, a cosmetic job will not solve the problem.
Network renovators in our matching service strip the kitchen back to the studs (where required), remove the old cabinetry and benchtop, isolate plumbing and electrical, then rebuild from a fresh design. Cabinetry is the largest single line item, typically 40 to 55 percent of the total budget. Most jobs use Australian-made cabinetry from local manufacturers (Laminex, Polytec, Australian Panels) or custom builds from Adelaide cabinet makers.
Benchtop choice drives a surprising amount of total cost. Engineered stone (Caesarstone, Smartstone, Essastone) is the mainstream choice at $700 to $1,200 per metre installed. Natural stone (granite, marble, dolomite) runs $900 to $2,000 per metre. Laminate is the budget option at $250 to $500 per metre. Stone benchtops increase the project cost by $3,000 to $8,000 over laminate, but they are also the single biggest aesthetic upgrade.
Appliances are the second-largest variable. Mid-range packages (Westinghouse, Electrolux, Bosch entry) run $4,000 to $7,000. Premium packages (Miele, Smeg, Liebherr, Asko) run $10,000 to $25,000. We can match you to renovators who offer either supply-and-install or appliance-supply-only options depending on your preference.
- Typical Adelaide spend
- $42k
- Price band
- $25,000 - $90,000
- Duration
- 28 - 56 days on site
Reasons Adelaide homeowners book this service.
- Drawer fronts are peeling, hinges have failed, and the laminate benchtop is bubbling at the sink edge.
- The layout makes no sense: you walk around an island that blocks the path to the fridge, and the cooktop is jammed in a corner.
- Appliances are 15 years old, the rangehood does not extract, and the dishwasher takes 2 hours per cycle.
- You want the kitchen to add real value at resale, not just look passable for another 5 years.
How the work resolves it.
- Full demolition of existing cabinetry, benchtops, splashbacks, plus plumbing and electrical isolation and removal.
- New custom or modular cabinetry sized to your room, with soft-close hinges, drawer organisers, and pull-out pantry units.
- Engineered stone or natural stone benchtop, integrated sink, and a splashback that suits the cabinetry tone.
- Licensed plumber, electrician, and gas fitter (where required), with certificates of compliance lodged.
Full Renovation questions, answered.
How long does a full kitchen renovation take in Adelaide?
Most full kitchen renovations run 4 to 6 weeks from demolition to final fit-off. Made-to-order cabinetry, stone templating, and imported tiles can stretch this to 8 weeks. Your matched renovator provides a fixed schedule in the quote.
Do I need council approval for a full kitchen renovation in Adelaide?
Most like-for-like renovations within the existing kitchen footprint do not require development approval. Removing load-bearing walls (a common open-plan move), extending into a new room, or adding external windows can trigger Building Rules Consent and engineer certification. Your renovator will flag this during quoting.
What is the typical price for a full kitchen renovation in Adelaide?
Most full kitchen renovations in Adelaide land between $35,000 and $65,000. Below $30,000 you are usually in budget territory (laminate benchtops, melamine cabinets, existing appliances reused). Above $65,000 you are in premium with natural stone, polyurethane or hand-painted cabinetry, and imported European appliances.
Are your renovators licensed and insured?
Every renovator in our network holds a current South Australian Building Work Contractor Licence, public liability insurance of $20 million, and Home Indemnity Insurance for jobs valued at $12,000 inc GST or more. We re-verify licences every 12 months against the CBS public register.
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