A kitchen renovation can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $45,000, depending on the work you want done, the materials you use and the size of your kitchen.
Labour will likely be your biggest expense when renovating a kitchen, because you’ll need to hire licensed tradespeople like electricians, builders, plumbers, tilers and cabinet makers. Coordinating multiple tradespeople requires a bit of know-how, though, so if you’re undertaking a major kitchen renovation it’s usually more efficient to hire a contractor who will manage the project for you.
Kitchen renovations can be divided into three categories:
· Budget renovations
Budget kitchen renovations involve simpler alterations like replacing light fixtures and appliances, installing new cupboards or adding a tile splashback. Research shows that this sort of renovation project generally costs between $10,000 and $23,000.
· Standard renovations
Standard kitchen renovations may involve structural changes such as putting in new flooring, replacing windows and moving light fixtures, but won’t alter the layout very much. These renovations can cost between $20,000 and $45,000, depending on the size and condition of your kitchen, as well as the materials you choose to use.
· Premium renovations
A premium kitchen renovation would include everything from installing floor heating to changing the entire layout by knocking out or relocating walls. Premium renovations can cost between $40,000 and $70,000, depending on how much work is needed and the materials used.
Of course, regardless of what your budget is, some renovations will simply give you more bang for your buck. Kitchen renovations that pay off the most include adding storage space and opening up the kitchen by removing walls.
How long will a kitchen renovation take?
Kitchen renovations can take as little as two weeks or as long as nine weeks, depending on the scale of the job. For example, resurfacing your cabinetry and painting the walls would likely be a fairly quick job, whereas knocking out walls to create an open plan kitchen would take a lot longer.
How can I save money on my kitchen renovation?
Although work like tiling, plumbing and electricity should be left to licensed professionals, you can still save some money by carrying out simpler tasks yourself. For instance, you could cut costs by painting the walls and installing window treatments yourself once the main work is finished.
Other small ways in which you can save money include leaving electrical outlets, dishwashers and sinks where they are rather than moving them, choosing acrylic back splash over wall tiles and using vinyl flooring instead of ceramic or porcelain floor tiles.
