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Adelaide kitchen renovations

Kitchen Renovation Adelaide, Matched With Vetted Local Renovators

Get a free, no obligation quote from vetted Adelaide cabinet makers and designers. We do the matching, you choose the renovator you trust.

Get Your Free Kitchen Renovation Quote

Tell us about your kitchen and we will send your details to vetted Adelaide renovators only.

No obligation. We send your details to vetted Adelaide renovators only.

Housing Industry Association Master Builders South Australia CBS-licensed network

Why local matters

Kitchen Renovation Adelaide: Why Local Knowledge Matters

Planning a kitchen renovation Adelaide homeowners can actually trust shouldn't mean chasing five quotes, getting hit with hidden costs, and stitching together a designer, a cabinet maker, and three trades who have never worked together before. Most people start the process excited and end it exhausted.

Adelaide Kitchen Reno is not a renovator. We are a vetting and matching service. We connect you with our network of vetted Adelaide kitchen renovators who understand the Adelaide area, from heritage stone cottages in the inner suburbs to open plan family kitchens in the Hills. Whether you are after a full kitchen remodel, a kitchen facelift, a small kitchen renovation, custom cabinetry, stone benchtops, or a layout change, we point you to the people who do that work properly.

On cost, we keep it honest. Kitchen renovations Adelaide quotes typically land somewhere between $8,000 and $80,000 plus, depending on scope. No high pressure sales, no rushed decisions, just transparent quotes from people who price the job properly.

Get your free quote and we will take it from there.

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What our network covers

Kitchen Design, Custom Cabinetry and Stone Benchtops

Six core service areas, handled by specialists in our Adelaide network. Our network handles the design, the joinery, and the trades, then coordinates them so the build runs cleanly.

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Kitchen design and layout

Our network handles full kitchen design and layout work, including open plan conversions, work triangle planning, and lighting. Modern kitchen renovations Adelaide homeowners actually use, drawn before a single cabinet is ordered.

Custom cabinetry and joinery for Adelaide kitchen renovation

Custom cabinetry and joinery

Custom cabinetry and joinery built by Adelaide cabinet makers in our network. Soft-close drawers, bespoke pull-outs, full-height pantry runs. Affordable kitchen renovations Adelaide builds use proven cabinet systems, premium builds use bespoke joinery.

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Stone benchtops and splashbacks

Stone benchtops, engineered surfaces, glass and tiled kitchen splashbacks. Templated, fabricated, and installed by stonemasons in the network so the joins land where they should.

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Appliance installation and trade coordination

Appliance installation handled alongside electrician, plumber, tiler and stonemason coordination. One renovator runs the schedule so trades show up in the right order, not in each other's way.

Small kitchen renovation and facelift Adelaide

Small kitchen renovations and facelifts

Small kitchen renovation Adelaide projects and kitchen facelifts where the existing layout stays and we replace doors, benchtops, splashbacks and handles. The fastest way to lift a tired kitchen without a full rebuild.

Butler's pantry and open plan kitchen Adelaide

Butler's pantries and open plan conversions

Butler's pantry builds tucked behind the main run, and open plan kitchen conversions that knock through to dining and living. The bigger structural moves where layout, services and finishes all need to line up.

Network work, side by side

Before and After: An Adelaide Kitchen Reno

One project from our network of vetted Adelaide renovators. Same camera angle, same room, same family, twelve weeks apart.

Before kitchen renovation Adelaide, dated 80s kitchen Before
After kitchen renovation Adelaide, modern open plan kitchen After

How it works

Three Steps From Idea to Installed Kitchen

Three steps, no chasing, no pressure. We do the matching, you make the call.

Step 01

Tell us about your kitchen

Spend 60 seconds on the form. Share scope, suburb, rough budget range, and what you want from the new kitchen. The more detail you share, the tighter the match.

Step 02

Get matched with vetted Adelaide renovators

We match you with up to three vetted renovators from our network who service your suburb and handle your scope. That includes the cabinet maker, designer, and trade coordination across electrician, plumber, tiler and stonemason, all run to Housing Industry Association standards.

Step 03

Choose your renovator and start the build

Compare quotes and designs side by side, pick the renovator you trust, and they manage the build. A typical kitchen renovation takes 8 to 14 weeks end to end, depending on scope. Where approvals are needed, your renovator handles them in line with PlanSA's approval guidance and the Planning and Design Code.

No obligation, no pressure, no chasing. We do the matching, you make the call.

Why Adelaide homeowners use our network

Vetted Renovators, Industry Standards, Local Knowledge

We have done the vetting so you do not have to. Every renovator we put in front of you has been checked against the same three filters: licensing, industry standing, and Adelaide-specific experience.

Vetted Adelaide kitchen renovator at work on cabinetry

Vetted before they ever quote you

Every renovator in our network holds the appropriate SA building work contractor licensing through Consumer and Business Services, so you are dealing with a properly licensed business from day one. We also check supervisor registration via CBS for every partner before they enter the network.

Backed by recognised industry bodies

Many of our partner builders carry Master Builders South Australia accreditation, an independent industry standard for build quality and conduct. Cabinet makers and joiners in our network operate to Housing Industry Association standards for kitchen design, manufacture and install.

Built around Adelaide homes

Our network understands Adelaide kitchens specifically. From heritage cottages in the inner suburbs and Adelaide Hills character homes through to modern open plan family layouts in the north and south, the renovators we match you with have already worked on homes like yours.

Housing Industry Association Master Builders South Australia Consumer and Business Services SA licensed network

FAQ

Kitchen Renovation Cost, Timeline and Approvals

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Adelaide?

Open-ended ranges only, because every kitchen is different. Cosmetic and small kitchen renovations Adelaide projects typically start from around $8,000 to $20,000. Mid-range renovations with new cabinetry, stone benchtops and appliances are typically $20,000 to $45,000. Premium custom kitchens with bespoke joinery, butler's pantry and high-end finishes typically run $45,000 to $80,000 plus, depending on scope.

Industry estimates suggest cabinetry alone makes up roughly 30 to 45 percent of the total. Adelaide tends to run a little under the national average. For a quote specific to your kitchen, we can match you with renovators who price the job properly.

How long does a kitchen renovation take in Adelaide?

A typical end-to-end kitchen renovation runs around 8 to 14 weeks: roughly 2 to 4 weeks for design, 4 to 8 weeks for custom cabinetry manufacture, and 2 to 3 weeks on-site for demolition and install.

Smaller facelifts can be faster. Full layout changes that move services and structure can be longer. The renovator we match you with will give you a firm timeline once they have measured the space.

Do I need council approval for a kitchen renovation in Adelaide?

Many internal kitchen renovations that do not involve structural changes, footprint changes, significant plumbing or drainage relocation, or work on heritage-listed or character properties may be classified as accepted development and not require a development application.

Structural changes or work in heritage and character zones generally do require approval. Check your specific address against PlanSA's approval guidance and the Planning and Design Code, or we can connect you with a qualified renovator who will confirm for your specific address.

What protections do I have after signing a kitchen renovation contract in SA?

South Australian homeowners get a 5 business day cooling-off period under the Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA) after signing a domestic building work contract, giving you time to read everything carefully and back out by written notice if needed.

Any building work above the prescribed threshold ($20,000 as of November 2025) must be in writing and carried out under a SA building work contractor's licence. Every renovator in our network holds that licensing.

Can you do an affordable or small kitchen renovation in Adelaide?

Yes. Our network includes renovators who specialise in small kitchen renovation Adelaide projects and kitchen facelifts, where we keep the existing layout and replace doors, benchtops and splashbacks. Affordable kitchen renovations Adelaide builds typically start from around $8,000 to $20,000, depending on size and finishes.

What is included in a typical Adelaide kitchen renovation?

Standard scope covers kitchen design, custom cabinetry and joinery, stone benchtops, splashbacks, soft-close drawers, appliance installation, plumbing and electrical relocation as needed, and finishing trades such as tiling and painting. Larger projects can add a butler's pantry or open plan layout conversion. Each renovator confirms inclusions in their written quote.

Is it worth renovating an old kitchen?

For most Adelaide homeowners, a well-planned kitchen renovation lifts daily liveability and supports resale value, particularly when the existing kitchen is dated, poorly laid out, or has failing cabinetry. A facelift can deliver a fresh look at a fraction of the cost of a full rebuild, while a full renovation suits homes where layout or function needs to change.

Does Adelaide Kitchen Reno do the renovation work itself?

No. Adelaide Kitchen Reno connects homeowners with vetted Adelaide kitchen renovators in our network. Each renovator is an independent business that holds the appropriate SA building work contractor licensing and carries their own insurance. We do the vetting and matching, you choose the renovator you want to work with.

Where we match Adelaide renovators

Service Area Across Greater Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills

Our network covers Adelaide CBD, the inner north, inner south, inner east and inner west, the outer north and outer south, and the Adelaide Hills. The renovators we match you with already work on homes in your area and understand the Adelaide area, including heritage overlays and Hills character zones.

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Get matched

Get Your Free Adelaide Kitchen Renovation Quote

Send us a few details about your kitchen and we will match you with vetted Adelaide renovators from our network. Transparent quotes, no high pressure sales, no chasing.

  • Vetted Adelaide network only, licensed and insured
  • Transparent quotes with scope breakdown
  • No high pressure sales, no obligation

Send your enquiry

Name, phone, email and a brief note. We will email you back within one business day with matched renovators.

No obligation. We will email you back within one business day with matched renovators.