It gives us joy and satisfaction to create specifically designed kitchens for our clients in Canberra, Queanbeyan and the surrounds.
We understand that kitchen renovations can be daunting. Thankfully our small team are here to help at each step of the process. Our aim is to make everything feel as non-invasive as possible while working in your home.
To book your free design consultation; head to our Contact Us page to call, email or fill in the form.
Our kitchen renovation process
What is the overall timeframe of a kitchen renovation in Canberra?
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Canberra?
Decided that you are ready to renovate your kitchen? Book a free initial consultation with one of our designers through our Contact Us page, you can call, email or fill in the form.
In this meeting, one of our in-house designers will discuss what it is you are looking to achieve with your new kitchen. They will also do an initial measure and discuss basic materials and layout.
From your initial meeting, our designers will create a kitchen design and detailed quote. It will usually take one to three weeks from your initial meeting for the design and quote to be emailed through.
Thoughts can always change after seeing the initial kitchen design and quote. Discuss with your designer any changes you would like to see to the design and quote and feel free to ask as many questions as you would like.
Now that you have decided to go ahead with your kitchen renovation; you will need pay for and send through the signed Project Acceptance Form.
Once you are happy with your kitchen design, your designer will send through a specifications list. This list will include everything we would need to know before scheduling your kitchen renovation, such as appliances, materials, colours and finishes. Don’t stress too much, your designer will help you throughout each process.
Once your specifications list is complete your designer will organise a time to meet with you and your project manager. This meeting is to double-check measurements, take notes in preparation for scheduling trades and discuss any other questions you might have.
Depending on specific material lead times, we will be able to start your renovation six to eight weeks after everyone is happy with the design, quote, specification list and after the Project Manager meeting.
We will then create a detailed schedule for your kitchen renovation. This will be emailed alongside an invoice so materials can be ordered.
We will now cut the cabinetry material on a CNC machine and our in-house cabinetmakers will construct all your kitchen cabinetry in our Queanbeyan workshop.
The day before we are due to start work on-site, your designer will organise a handover meeting with your site manager. This meeting is to introduce you to your site manager. This meeting gives us the opportunity to go through any on-site related questions you may have. Your designer will also discuss the kitchen renovation notes with your site manager to ensure a smooth transition to the on-site works.
Work on site begins! Your site manager will send you text message updates most days to keep you informed until your kitchen renovation is completed. They will also be available for any questions you have about what is happening on-site.
We can provide the option to have a final meeting to discuss your experience and take a few photos of your completed kitchen renovation, if you are happy for us to do so.
The on-site works of a kitchen renovation can take anywhere between 2 and 6 weeks, depending on the extent of the work needed to be done. Although, before we start pulling out our tools and saying goodbye to your old kitchen, we need to get a plan in place.
We need to create the perfect design and confirm all the colours, materials and appliances. Now we can finalise the cost of your kitchen renovation. This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.
We will now cut, edge and construct your kitchen cabinetry in our Queanbeyan workshop. On-site work will start in 6-8 weeks. The scope of work and materials selected will determine the time needed on site. Are there walls moving? Are the water or waste points moving? Is there any electrical services moving? Are we doing flooring? These can add to the time needed on-site.
Some material selections have longer on-site lead times to others. Stone benchtops and glass splashbacks have longer on-site lead times. Laminate benchtops and tile splashbacks have much quicker on-site lead times.
The average overall time of a kitchen renovation, from initial meeting to the new kitchen fully installed is around 4 months. 1½ months to finalise everything, 1½ months before starting the work on-site and 1 month of time on-site. This can be quicker by finalizing designs and finishes efficiently or if it is a straight forward kitchen renovation.
One of the biggest factors in a kitchen renovation is costs. An average kitchen renovation in Canberra would usually range between $25,000 to $50,000+ (excluding appliances). This cost includes removal of the old kitchen, new cabinetry, hardware, benchtops, and all the trades required.
Choosing a more economical material is a good way to keep costs down. Therefore, Door options like 2 pack painted doors, veneer or solid timber are more expensive whereas melamine doors are cheaper. Natural stone or timber benchtops are more expensive while a laminate benchtop would be cheaper.
It is also much more economical to keep the existing layout. Removing or adding walls, moving water or waste positions and moving electrical services all add to the cost of a kitchen renovation.
In conclusion, we suggest to get a quote on your ideal design & then scale back pricing from there.
Check out our Contact Us page to book your free design consultation which includes a free design and quote.
Check out our FAQ page to help answer questions you might have. Always feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email.
0451 804 517
contact@paramountcreations.com.au
PO Box 4573 Kingston ACT 2604