Unit and apartment renovations in Brisbane.
Make your unit work better, starting with its kitchen and bathroom. Manabuilt (QBCC Licence 15572459) assesses compact layouts, existing services and building access before preparing an agreed renovation scope. Tell us about one room or both and request a site inspection.
Start with an enquiry. Your scope, written quote and schedule follow site assessment.
A unit renovation starts with the rooms you use every day. A narrow kitchen may need better storage and appliance clearance; a small bathroom may need a more practical vanity, shower arrangement or full renewal of worn surfaces. We assess what can change within the existing room and service positions before you choose finishes.
Apartment work also depends on the building around your home. Shared plumbing, concrete floors, neighbours, stairs and service lifts can affect what is practical. Bring your floor plan, any building renovation rules and the changes you want to discuss. You do not need a finished design to enquire.
For a kitchen and bathroom renovation together, discuss both rooms at the same inspection. The written scope can identify each room's work, supply responsibilities and access needs. Structural alterations or work outside those rooms require separate assessment; an enquiry does not assume a complete structural refit.
Unit and apartment renovation costs in Brisbane
Unit renovation costs depend on the rooms involved and the work behind the finishes. Keeping a suitable layout can limit service changes, but a small floor area does not automatically mean a simple job. Shared services, waterproofing, cabinetry, lift bookings and removal of materials can affect the scope. Compare these starting points at your inspection.
| Scope | Best for |
|---|---|
| Kitchen update | Improving cabinetry, benchtops and storage, with existing service positions assessed before changes. |
| Bathroom renovation | Renewing a bathroom or ensuite, with wet-area condition, fixtures and finishes included in the assessment. |
| Kitchen + bathroom | Planning both rooms together with a clear scope for each and an agreed sequence for access and trades. |
A written quote follows assessment of your unit and selections. It should identify GST, supply responsibilities, demolition, access provisions and exclusions. Concealed damage or additional work is assessed separately. An online enquiry confirms neither a price nor a renovation booking.
Kitchen and bathroom upgrades for your unit
The work below can form part of your renovation. Inclusions depend on your selected package and agreed scope; confirm them in your written quote.
- Compact kitchen layouts, cabinetry and storage options
- Benchtops, splashbacks and appliance clearances
- Small bathrooms, ensuites and practical fixture layouts
- Wet-area condition and waterproofing scope assessment
- Plumbing and electrical changes specified for each room
- Demolition, waste removal and common-area protection where agreed
- Building access, permitted work hours and relevant approvals considered
- Separate room inclusions and exclusions in your written quote
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Plan around your apartment building
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Check the scheme's rules early
Ask your body corporate or building manager for the renovation by-laws and application requirements. Approval depends on the work and scheme, including whether common property is affected. Do not assume internal work is automatically exempt or that every change needs the same approval.
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Understand existing and shared services
Locate sinks, waste pipes, floor wastes, electrical services and any shared risers before proposing a new layout. Retaining suitable service positions may simplify the work. Moving them, cutting concrete or changing a wall needs assessment before it becomes part of the scope.
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Allow for stairs, lifts and neighbours
Confirm delivery access, lift dimensions and bookings, parking, protection of shared areas, noise hours and waste removal arrangements. These details influence how cabinets, benchtops and demolition materials move through the building.
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Decide whether the unit will be occupied
Tell us whether you live in the unit, have tenants, or expect it to be vacant. Kitchen and bathroom availability, dust and noise affect the work sequence. Discuss alternative arrangements if your only bathroom or cooking area will be unavailable; staying in the unit is not always practical.
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Set priorities before choosing finishes
List what must improve: storage, cleaning, worn surfaces, appliance space or a better shower layout. For an investment unit, discuss practical finishes and maintenance needs without assuming a particular rent increase or resale return.
A clear scope before you commit
- QBCC licence 15572459, with proposed trade work and documentation discussed for your project.
- Kitchen, bathroom or combined room scopes assessed at your unit.
- Building access and relevant body-corporate requirements considered during planning.
- Written inclusions, exclusions and supply responsibilities before work is agreed.
- Changes priced for approval before additional work proceeds.
Unit and apartment renovation FAQs
- Do you renovate units and apartments in Brisbane?
- Yes. Manabuilt handles kitchen and bathroom renovation enquiries for Brisbane units and apartments, including compact rooms and combined kitchen-and-bathroom scopes. Tell us your suburb, rooms and building access details so we can assess the proposed work.
- How much does a unit renovation cost?
- The cost depends on which rooms are included, existing condition, cabinetry, fixtures, waterproofing, service changes and building access. A small unit may still involve substantial trade work. We assess your unit and selections before preparing a written quote; no online price is confirmed.
- Do I need body corporate approval to renovate my unit?
- Requirements depend on your scheme, by-laws and proposed changes, including any effect on common property. Ask the body corporate for its renovation rules and check the requirements before work starts. Queensland Government guidance on lot improvements is linked below; your building's requirements still need to be checked.
- Can you renovate a small apartment kitchen or bathroom?
- Yes. Start with room dimensions, photos and the issues you want to solve. Storage, door swings, appliance clearances and fixture positions can matter more than adding floor area. Proposed layout and service changes are assessed before they are included in a quote.
- Can my kitchen and bathroom be renovated together?
- Both rooms can be assessed together. The written scope should separate their inclusions while planning access and work sequencing across the unit. Whether to stage the rooms or work on both depends on the building, agreed scope, materials and whether anyone will be living there.
- Can I stay in my apartment during the renovation?
- It depends on which facilities remain usable and the agreed work sequence. Losing your only bathroom or kitchen may require alternative arrangements. Discuss occupancy, tenants and access at the inspection before relying on a move-in or completion date.
Unit and apartment renovations across inner Brisbane
Manabuilt renovates unit and apartment kitchens and bathrooms 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 unit.
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