Kitchen renovations in Brisbane.
Plan a kitchen for your home, from a refresh of an existing layout to a full renovation with new cabinetry and benchtops. Compare scope options and the factors that affect costs, then request a site inspection to discuss your layout, budget and finishes.
Start with an enquiry. Your scope, written quote and schedule follow site assessment.
A kitchen renovation combines joinery, services and access planning. The visible cabinetry and benchtops depend on measurements, plumbing, electrical work and appliance clearances. We assess the site, then specify the work and any trade requirements in a written quote.
We work across Brisbane houses and apartments, and a lot of inner-city units where the kitchen, laundry and living space share walls and risers. Relocating a sink, adding a dishwasher, opening up a galley or fitting an island all come back to where the services run, and we plan that before a single cabinet is ordered.
Like our bathrooms, kitchens are quoted in writing after site assessment. For an apartment, ask the building about by-laws, lift access and permitted work hours. We discuss those requirements when planning the agreed scope and schedule.
Kitchen renovation costs in Brisbane
Kitchen renovation costs depend on the layout, joinery, benchtops, appliances and trade work. Compare the scopes below, then request a site inspection. We confirm measurements, existing conditions and selections before preparing your written quote.
| Scope | Best for |
|---|---|
| Refresh | New doors and benchtops, splashback and tapware on a sound existing layout. |
| Full renovation | New custom cabinetry, stone benchtops, new layout and mid-tier appliances. |
| Premium | Designer joinery, island, integrated appliances, butler's pantry and stone throughout. |
Your quote should specify GST, appliance supply, demolition, service relocation, benchtop installation and waste removal. Timing depends on approvals, cabinetry, appliances and access. Final inclusions and price are agreed in writing after assessment.
What a Manabuilt kitchen renovation includes
The work below can form part of your renovation. Inclusions depend on the agreed scope; confirm them in your written quote.
- Layout and cabinetry options agreed for the room
- Benchtop materials and installation specified in scope
- Splashback choices and substrate assessment
- Plumbing work for any agreed fixture changes
- Electrical work for any agreed power and lighting changes
- Appliance supply responsibilities specified in writing
- Flooring, painting and making good where included
- Relevant apartment requirements and workmanship terms confirmed in writing
What to know about renovating a kitchen in Brisbane
- 01
Layout drives the budget
Keeping appliances and the sink in their existing positions may reduce service changes. Moving services, opening a wall or adding an island changes the proposed scope. Compare options after inspection to understand the work involved.
- 02
Stone benchtops need templating
A stone benchtop needs accurate measurements after cabinetry is installed. Fabrication and installation affect sequencing; discuss the material and supplier lead time when planning your project schedule.
- 03
Appliances and lead times
Confirm appliance models, dimensions and delivery dates during planning. These details affect cabinetry, electrical work and the project-specific schedule.
- 04
Strata and apartment kitchens
Apartment kitchens can share services and common-area access. Check your by-laws and whether the proposed work affects common property, then agree access and protection requirements for the building.
Why Brisbane homeowners choose Manabuilt
- QBCC licence 15572459; discuss trade work and required documentation for your project.
- Written quotes that define agreed cabinetry, finishes, appliances and trade work.
- Cabinetry and benchtop choices discussed around your layout and budget.
- Apartment access and relevant body-corporate requirements considered during planning.
- Workmanship and handover terms confirmed in your written agreement.
Kitchen renovation FAQs
- How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Brisbane?
- Kitchen costs depend on whether you retain or replace cabinetry, change the layout, relocate services and supply new appliances. Joinery, benchtops, site access and the condition of existing surfaces also matter. Manabuilt prepares a written quote after assessing your site and selections. Compare quotes with the same inclusions, exclusions and GST treatment.
- How long does a kitchen renovation take in Brisbane?
- Duration depends on cabinetry, appliances, trade work, apartment access and approvals. A benchtop may require templating after cabinets are installed. We discuss your schedule after site assessment and supplier selection.
- Can I reduce costs by keeping my kitchen layout?
- Keeping the sink and major appliances in their existing positions can reduce the amount of plumbing and electrical work. A refresh may suit cabinets that are still sound; damaged cabinetry or a poor layout may justify replacement. Describe your kitchen and priorities in the enquiry form. Keep photos and approximate dimensions ready for the follow-up discussion.
- Do you renovate apartment kitchens in Brisbane?
- Yes. Tell us about your building's by-laws, lift access, work hours and shared services when you enquire. Approval needs depend on the proposed work and scheme; these should be checked before work starts.
- Do you do both kitchen and bathroom renovations?
- Yes. Manabuilt discusses kitchen and bathroom renovations across Brisbane. If both rooms are in scope, the written quote can identify their service and finish requirements together.
- Do you renovate kitchens in South Brisbane and Bulimba?
- Yes. We serve South Brisbane, West End, Highgate Hill, Bulimba and Hawthorne as part of our inner-Brisbane service area. For apartment kitchens, include your building's work hours, lift access and body-corp requirements when you enquire.
Kitchen renovations across inner Brisbane
Manabuilt renovates kitchens across Brisbane and surrounds, including Brisbane CBD, New Farm, Newstead, Teneriffe, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills, South Brisbane, West End, Highgate Hill, Toowong, Auchenflower, Milton, Paddington, Bulimba, Hawthorne, Kangaroo Point, Woolloongabba, Spring Hill.
Tell us about your kitchen.
Leave your details to discuss a site inspection. A finished design is optional.
What happens next
- We contact you to discuss the rooms and work you have in mind.
- We arrange a suitable inspection time and assess the site.
- Your agreed scope and selections inform a written quote.
QBCC Licence 15572459