The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in any home; where the family comes together to cook, eat, chat, and spend time with each other. As the heart of the home, the kitchen is one of the commonly requested renovation projects – whether you’ve just moved in or it’s in need of a refresh; the space should feel truly yours.
So, how long does a kitchen renovation take? Generally, the length of time needed for a kitchen renovation can vary depending on the size of your kitchen and the scope of the project.
A kitchen renovation involves several factors, each contributing to the project’s overall time frame. Understanding what goes into a kitchen renovation will give you a better idea of how to plan for the project, and how to avoid the timeline blowing out.
What is the average time to renovate a kitchen?
The average timeline for a kitchen renovation can range from 8 to 12 weeks. However, the length of a kitchen renovation depends on its size and complexity. Every carefully planned step of the renovation, from planning and designing the kitchen layout to painting and adding final touches, can influence project length.
For example, smaller kitchens with minor cosmetic changes can take less than a month. On the other hand, larger kitchens with more complex changes, like structural changes and restructured plumbing, can take over three months.
Factors that affect kitchen renovation timeframes
Every kitchen renovation is different, and so is the time it takes to complete the renovation. Like kitchen renovation costs, the timeframe of a kitchen renovation is determined by the project scope, including:
- The size of the kitchen
- Whether it is a full or partial renovation
- Plumbing and electrical changes needed
- How complex the renovation is
- The availability of materials
- If structural changes are needed
- Customised products, such as cabinetry, island benches, and range hoods.
- Events that arise outside of the renovator’s control
The two phases of a kitchen renovation
There are two main phases to renovating a kitchen, both of which can affect the duration of the renovation:
Pre-construction phase
Design & Planning
The design and planning stage sets the layout, look, and functionality of your kitchen space. A kitchen renovation company, like Venaso Selections, will help make the planning process smoother and ensure your dream design comes to life without exceeding your budget.
Permits & Approvals
If your renovation involves structural, plumbing, or electrical work, or your home is heritage-listed, you will need a permit for your kitchen renovation in Perth from your local council. If you live in a strata property building, you may need additional permits and approval from your strata corporation in addition to your local council. Approval for kitchen renovation permits can take 10 to 25 days.
Ordering Materials
Work with your renovation company to identify the materials and appliances to be used in your new kitchen. It can take up to two weeks to source all the required materials – longer if you choose customised or high-demand materials. Materials include flooring, tiles, benchtops, sinks, lights, cabinetry, fixtures, and appliances like your tapware, oven, fridge, dishwasher etc.
Building phase
Demolition & Preparation
For full kitchen renovations, a demolition and preparation stage will need to be factored in to strip the old kitchen back for a clean slate for the new kitchen. Depending on the scope of the project and number of fixtures, demolition and preparation can take 1-2 weeks.
Electrical & Plumbing
A more extensive kitchen renovation requires electrical and plumbing work to relocate appliances, move plumbing systems, and update or install new electrical connections. Again, how long electrical and plumbing work will take depends on the type of kitchen renovation, but on average, it can take up to a week.
Plastering & Waterproofing
If any plaster is damaged during demolition, plumbing, or electrical work, new plastering must be installed. Depending on the amount of damage, installing plaster can take a few days to a week.
In Australia, some areas in a kitchen must be waterproofed. Waterproofing by a qualified plumber will ensure your kitchen avoids serious problems, such as mould, flooding, and water damage.
Installations
Installing flooring, cabinetry, benchtops, and splashbacks can take one to two weeks. These steps involve a bit of work and often take longer to ensure everything is installed correctly. On the other hand, sinks, fixtures, fitting lights, and appliances, like ovens and stoves, don’t take very long – around three days.
Finishing Touches & Clean Up
Now that your kitchen renovation is almost complete, it’s time for the finishing touches, like paint and finishes. Depending on the amount of painting required, it should take one to three days. Once the paint is dried, any waste will be removed and your kitchen will have a final deep clean to get rid of debris and dust.
Final Inspection
Along with your kitchen renovators, a final inspection will be carried out to ensure everything looks as planned and that plumbing, electrical, and appliances work correctly.
Final Thoughts
While there’s no set time frame for renovating a kitchen, talking to a renovation company can give you a clearer understanding of how long you can expect your renovation to be based on the above factors.
Venaso Selections is Perth’s leading renovation company, specialising in home renovations, including kitchens. Our designers and builders work together to cohesively plan, design, and build your ideal kitchen renovation in Perth. Contact Venaso Selections today and make your dream kitchen a reality.