Three rough bands
Every kitchen is different. These bands are a rough guide for planning, not a price for your job.
| Type of kitchen | As a rough guide (2026) | What that usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Makeover or same-layout replacement | Roughly $12,000 – $30,000 | New doors or cabinets, benchtops, splashback, sink and tapware; services mostly unchanged |
| Custom family kitchen | Roughly $30,000 – $55,000 | Island, more drawers, better hardware, porcelain or stone tops |
| Larger or reconfigured kitchen | $55,000 and up | Butler's pantry, wall removal, premium finishes |
Appliances are extra unless included as an allowance.
What is normally in the number
- Design and selections.
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen.
- Plumbing and gas disconnection and reconnection.
- Electrical, lighting and extra power points.
- Cabinetry manufacture and installation.
- Benchtops and splashback.
- Sink, tapware and appliance installation.
- Painting and making good.
Choices that move the price most
Layout. Keeping the sink, cooktop and dishwasher where they are is the cheapest path. Moving them adds plumbing, gas, electrical and floor work, especially on concrete slabs common in estate homes.
Walls. Opening a closed kitchen to the living area can mean an engineer, a beam and possibly approval.
Cabinetry. Laminate costs less than two-pack or timber veneer. More drawers, internal organisers and premium hardware add up.
Benchtops. Laminate is the budget option. Porcelain and natural stone cost more, and waterfall ends, thicker edges and big islands add fabrication. Engineered stone is not an option since the national ban on 1 July 2024.
Appliances. Integrated fridges, pyrolytic ovens, induction cooktops and ducted rangehoods can change the total considerably.
Extras to allow for on the Coast
- Asbestos removal in homes built or renovated before about 1990.
- Switchboard upgrades when adding induction or more circuits.
- Floor repairs under old sinks and dishwashers in cottages on timber floors.
- Access for hillside homes in Terrigal and Gosford, or walk-up units.
- Strata requirements for units and villas.
Where to save, where to spend
Save: keep the layout, choose quality laminate for doors, pick standard-sized tiles for the splashback.
Spend: drawer runners and hinges, a benchtop suited to how the family uses it, good task lighting and a ducted rangehood.
Payments in NSW
The deposit for residential building work in NSW can be no more than 10 per cent. For work over $20,000, home building compensation cover must be in place before a deposit is requested, and a written contract is required. Progress payments should match work actually completed.
Why you need an on-site quote
Two kitchens of the same size can be priced very differently once the layout, finishes, services, access and condition of the house are taken into account. That's why we don't publish per-metre rates or "average" prices. A proper on-site quote is the only way to get a customised price for your kitchen — we visit, measure, talk through how your family uses the space and give you a fixed written quote. See how a project runs on the renovation steps page, or read the FAQ.
Book your quote
Call 02 4307 6053 or send your kitchen details through to book a site visit.
Questions people ask before they commit
How much does a kitchen renovation cost on the Central Coast in 2026?
As a rough guide only: roughly $12,000 to $30,000 for a makeover or same-layout replacement, $30,000 to $55,000 for a custom family kitchen with an island, and $55,000 and up for a larger kitchen with a butler's pantry or layout changes. Every kitchen is different, so a customised price needs an on-site quote.
Where does most of the money go?
Cabinetry is normally the largest cost, followed by benchtops, then trades such as plumbing, electrical and installation. Appliances can be a big extra depending on what you choose.
What is the maximum deposit for a kitchen renovation in NSW?
Under NSW home building law the deposit cannot be more than 10 per cent of the contract price. If the work is over $20,000, home building compensation cover must be in place before a deposit is requested.
Are appliances included in the price?
It varies. Some quotes include an appliance allowance; others price installation only and you buy the appliances. Either way, the models need to be confirmed during design so the cabinetry fits.