Kitchen Renovation Estimator
Get kitchen renovation cost estimates with trade breakdown by layout, cabinetry, and benchtop type. See cabinetmaker, plumber, electrician, and other trade costs.
Subcontractor Trade Allocations
Award RateItemised Cost Breakdown
Includes cabinetry fabrication, benchtop templating & cutouts, splashback, licensed plumbing & electrical rough-ins.
3m @ $3000/m (lshape)
3m @ $1500/m
3m @ $800/m
Kitchen Renovation Compliance
Kitchen renovations typically do not require building permits.
- ✅ Like-for-like replacements usually exempt
- ⚠️ Structural changes may need council approval
- ⚠️ Gas/electrical upgrades need certified trades
- Plumbing changes may require permits
Australia enforces a complete statutory ban on the manufacture, supply, and installation of crystalline silica engineered stone benchtops. All specified stone products must be certified silica-free porcelain, natural sintered mineral, or natural granite/marble under Safe Work Australia standards.
Calculator Methodology & Planning FAQs
How are labor rates calculated?
Hourly rates are modeled off the Building and Construction General On-site Award [MA000020] Level CW3 base ($31.40–$32.80/hr) with statutory 25% casual loading, 12% superannuation, and a 2.0x–2.5x commercial chargeout factor ($90–$115/hr billing benchmark).
When do I need council approval?
Exempt development criteria differ by jurisdiction (e.g. retaining walls over 1.0m in NSW/VIC or over 0.5m in WA trigger mandatory building permits). Review our state compliance guides before ordering materials.