# Brisbane kitchen renovations, managed end to end.

From a flat-pack refresh in a Logan rental to a full custom kitchen with stone benchtops in Ashgrove, Restart Property Group designs, builds and installs Brisbane kitchens under one fixed written price and one project manager.

## In short

A kitchen renovation in Brisbane typically takes four to six weeks from measure to handover and costs between $20,000 and $38,000 for a standard family kitchen with laminate or stone benchtops, or $40,000 to $75,000 for a large custom kitchen with an island, premium stone and appliances. Restart Property Group manages design, cabinetry, benchtops, licensed plumbing and electrical, splashback, flooring, painting and final clean under one fixed written quote.

## Quick facts

- **Typical cost**: $20,000 – $38,000 standard family kitchen
- **Typical duration**: 4 – 6 weeks, 1 – 2 weeks on site
- **Cabinetry lead time**: 3 – 5 weeks from final measure
- **Service area**: Brisbane North, South, East, West and bayside

The kitchen is the room Brisbane buyers and tenants judge a property on first. It is also the renovation most likely to go sideways, because cabinetry, stone, appliances, plumbing, electrical and flooring all have to land in the right order. We hold that sequence so you only have one conversation about it.

- Design, cabinetry, stone, trades and appliances coordinated by one project manager
- Fixed written scope and price before demolition, with allowances clearly stated
- Cabinetry ordered and delivered before the old kitchen comes out
- Licensed Queensland plumbers and electricians, with compliance certificates supplied

## What a Restart kitchen renovation includes

- **Design and layout planning**: We measure the space and plan the work triangle, bench runs, appliance positions, pantry and power. Small changes — moving a fridge cavity, widening a walkway, adding a bank of drawers — often matter more day to day than the finishes do.
- **Demolition and services**: Old cabinetry, benchtops, splashback and appliances removed and taken away. Water, waste, gas and power relocated or added by licensed trades, including dishwasher and fridge plumbing, rangehood ducting and island power.
- **Custom or modular cabinetry**: Australian-made cabinetry in polyurethane, laminate, melamine or timber veneer, with soft-close hinges and runners, pull-out bins, corner solutions, overhead lift-ups and a pantry sized for how you actually shop.
- **Benchtops and splashbacks**: Engineered stone alternatives, natural stone, porcelain, solid surface or high-wear laminate, templated after cabinet install for an exact fit. Splashbacks in tile, glass or full-height stone.
- **Appliances and fit-off**: Supply or installation of your ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, dishwashers and sinks, plus tapware, filtered water, lighting, under-cabinet strips and all power points tested and certified.
- **Flooring, painting and clean**: Flooring repaired, patched or replaced where the old kitchen sat, walls and ceilings repainted, cornices made good, then a full detail clean so you can unpack straight into a finished room.

## What a kitchen renovation costs in Brisbane

These are realistic 2025 Brisbane ranges including cabinetry, benchtops, trades and installation. Appliances are quoted separately or as a clearly stated allowance.

| Scope | Typical Brisbane cost | Timeframe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rental or budget kitchen (modular, laminate tops) | $9,000 – $16,000 | 2 – 3 weeks |
| Standard family kitchen (same layout, stone tops) | $20,000 – $38,000 | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Layout change (new island, relocated services) | $35,000 – $55,000 | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Premium custom kitchen (full height joinery, butler's pantry) | $55,000 – $90,000+ | 8 – 12 weeks |
| Cosmetic refresh (doors, handles, benchtop, splashback) | $6,000 – $12,000 | 1 – 2 weeks |

Removing a wall, relocating plumbing across a slab, or upgrading an old switchboard adds cost. We identify these at the on-site measure and include them in the fixed quote rather than raising them as variations later.

## How your Brisbane kitchen renovation runs

1. **On-site measure within 3 days**: A supervisor measures the space, checks services, slab or subfloor, switchboard capacity and access, and talks through how you use the kitchen.
2. **Design and fixed quote in 48 hours**: You receive a layout, a line-by-line scope and a fixed price, with cabinetry finish, benchtop material and appliance allowances spelled out.
3. **Final measure and manufacture**: Once approved, cabinetry is check-measured and manufactured. This is the main lead time — typically three to five weeks — and nothing is demolished while we wait.
4. **Strip-out and rough-in**: Old kitchen removed, walls patched, plumbing and electrical relocated, flooring prepared. Usually two to three days.
5. **Install, template and stone**: Cabinetry installed and levelled, benchtops templated and fabricated, then stone fitted and sinks and cooktops cut in.
6. **Fit-off, paint, clean, hand back**: Splashback, appliances, tapware and handles fitted, painting completed, compliance certificates issued and the space detail cleaned before handover.

## Why Brisbane owners and managers choose Restart

- Cabinetry on site before demolition, so your kitchen is never out of action for weeks waiting on stock
- One project manager holding the sequence across cabinetmaker, stonemason, plumber, electrician and painter
- Fixed written price with appliance and finish allowances stated up front
- Licensed Queensland trades and full compliance documentation at handover
- Experience across Queenslanders, post-war homes, slab-on-ground houses and units
- Can be bundled with bathroom, flooring, painting or a full pre-sale refresh in one quote

## Kitchen renovations across Brisbane

Our Brisbane kitchen crews work across the city and the surrounding growth corridors, including these suburbs and everything in between.

Brisbane CBD, New Farm, Bulimba, Ashgrove, Everton Park, Chermside, Carindale, Camp Hill, Coorparoo, Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, The Gap, Wynnum, Cleveland, North Lakes, Logan, Ipswich, Redcliffe.

## Brisbane kitchen renovation questions, answered.

### How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Brisbane?

A standard family kitchen renovation in Brisbane costs between $20,000 and $38,000 in 2025, including cabinetry, benchtops, splashback, licensed plumbing and electrical, installation and painting. A budget or rental kitchen using modular cabinetry and laminate benchtops starts around $9,000, while a premium custom kitchen with a butler's pantry, full height joinery and premium stone commonly runs $55,000 and above. Appliances are usually quoted separately.

### How long does a kitchen renovation take in Brisbane?

Allow four to six weeks from signing to handover for a standard kitchen. Most of that is cabinetry manufacture, which takes three to five weeks. Actual on-site work is usually only one to two weeks: two to three days for strip-out and rough-in, two days for cabinetry install, about a week waiting for stone templating and fabrication, then two to three days for fit-off, splashback and painting.

### How long will I be without a kitchen?

Typically around ten to fourteen days, because we do not demolish anything until your cabinetry has been manufactured and delivered. We can set up a temporary kitchen bench with the fridge, microwave and kettle in an adjoining room so you are not eating out for a fortnight.

### Do I need council approval for a kitchen renovation in Brisbane?

A like-for-like kitchen renovation generally does not need development approval from Brisbane City Council. Approval or building certification is usually required if you remove or alter a load-bearing wall, change the building's structure, or work on a property covered by a heritage or character overlay. Plumbing, gas and electrical work always requires licensed trades and compliance certificates, which we provide.

### What benchtop should I choose for a Brisbane kitchen?

For most Brisbane homes, engineered stone alternatives and porcelain give the best balance of durability, heat resistance and price. Natural granite and marble look superb but need sealing and care. High-wear laminate is the sensible choice for rentals and budget renovations — modern laminates look far better than their reputation and cost roughly a third of stone. We will price two or three options so you can compare.

### Can you renovate a kitchen in an apartment or unit?

Yes. Unit kitchens need body corporate approval, agreed work hours, lift and common area protection and a waste removal plan. We prepare the scope, insurances and method statement that body corporates request and schedule noisy work inside permitted hours.

### Can you work around a tenant or a settlement date?

Yes. For rentals we plan backwards from your re-let or settlement date, manufacture cabinetry while the property is still occupied and compress the on-site works into the vacancy window. Property managers and interstate investors receive photo updates at each stage.

### Does a new kitchen add value to a Brisbane property?

A new kitchen is one of the strongest value drivers for Brisbane homes, particularly in established suburbs where comparable stock has already been updated. Buyers discount heavily for a kitchen they can see themselves replacing. If you are selling, we can advise whether a full renovation or a cheaper refresh — new doors, handles, benchtop and splashback — will give you the better return for your price bracket.

### Can I supply my own appliances?

Absolutely. Many clients buy appliances during sales and have them delivered to site. We just need the model numbers at design stage so cabinetry cavities, ducting and power are built to the exact specifications. If you would prefer, we can include a stated appliance allowance in your quote instead.

### Do you offer a warranty on kitchen renovations?

Yes. Workmanship is covered by the statutory warranties that apply to residential building work in Queensland, and cabinetry, stone and appliance manufacturer warranties are passed through to you. You also receive plumbing and electrical compliance certificates and a photo record of the completed works.

## Contact

- Phone: 1300 661 965 (24 hours, 7 days, including urgent and emergency work)
- Email: info@restartpropertygroup.com.au
- Service area: Australia wide, metro and regional
- Site inspections booked within 3 days, written fixed quote within 48 hours