A typical mid-range kitchen renovation runs 5–7 weeks on site, with another 4–6 weeks of pre-construction. Here's how the calendar actually plays out.
Pre-construction (4–6 weeks)
Final design sign-off, joinery drawings approved, tapware and appliances ordered, electrical and plumbing layout confirmed. Stone slab selection happens in the last fortnight of this phase so it's ready for templating.
Week 1 — strip-out and rough-in
Existing kitchen demolished, services capped, any structural changes (e.g. removing a non-load-bearing wall) completed. Electrician and plumber rough in new outlets and waste lines to the new layout.
Week 2 — flooring, plastering and paint prep
Floor levelled, any new flooring substrate laid, walls patched and skim-coated. First coats of paint go on so the room is ready for joinery without scaffolding back in later.
Weeks 3–4 — joinery install and stone template
Custom joinery installed in 2–3 days. Stonemason templates the day after install — laser-measured to the actual cabinets, not the drawings. Stone fabrication runs 7–10 days from template.
Week 5 — stone install, splashback, tapware, appliances
Stone benchtops and splashback install in a single day. Plumber connects sink and tapware. Electrician hangs lighting and connects appliances. Cabinet doors hand-adjusted for final alignment.
Week 6 — defects, handover, final clean
We walk the kitchen with you, snag every minor defect, fix on the spot or schedule. Final builders clean, then handover. From this point you're cooking in the new kitchen.
