Glen Waverley, VIC 3150 · south-eastern suburbs
Kitchen renovations in Glen Waverley
Complete kitchen renovations from $24,999 — tiles, fixtures, waterproofing, rubbish removal and GST all in. Typically 5–7 weeks on site. We're a small local team — the people who quote your job are the people who build it, so you're not paying for a showroom or a sales rep.
- Registered building practitioner
- Fixed price, no surprises
- Free inspection across Glen Waverley
Local knowledge
What we see in Glen Waverley homes
Glen Waverley is predominantly 1960s and 70s brick veneer, though the suburb has seen heavy knockdown-rebuild activity. Original homes typically have a compact main bathroom plus a separate toilet — a layout most owners now want combined.
The thing that catches people out here
Kitchens in this era of Glen Waverley home are separated from living areas by a wall and a servery. Opening it fully is the standard brief, and it usually needs a structural beam.
Given the strength of the local property market, Glen Waverley owners often renovate with resale in mind. A neutral, well-executed bathroom returns more here than an unusual one.
Before you get quotes
Three things that decide the price in Glen Waverley
1. What your house is built on
Glen Waverley is dominated by 1960s and 70s brick veneer on large blocks, with a steady layer of newer double-storey rebuilds. In the original homes the subfloor is timber and the bathrooms are compact, often with a separate toilet. In the newer builds it is slab-on-ground and frequently a two-storey plan with an upstairs bathroom over living space — different job, different risk profile, and waterproofing that has to be right the first time.
2. Permits, overlays and owners corporations
No planning permit for internal bathroom or kitchen work. Pre-1990 Glen Waverley homes commonly contain asbestos sheeting behind wall tiles, which needs licensed removal. We check at the inspection so it appears in the fixed price.
3. What a renovation is worth here
Glen Waverley is a market where presentation is scrutinised closely. That said, the highest-return change in the original 1960s and 70s homes is still structural rather than decorative: combining the bathroom and the separate toilet into one properly proportioned room.
None of the above is guesswork on a quote — we look at the subfloor, the wall behind the tiles and the existing drainage during the free inspection, then put a fixed written price on it.
Pricing
Kitchen renovation cost in Glen Waverley
Our starting price against the current Melbourne market rate for the same scope of work. Check both against any other quote you get.
What's included at $24,999
No separate tile bill, no "supply your own fixtures", no GST added at the end.
- Removal of existing kitchen and disposal
- New cabinetry, 6–8 linear metres
- Laminate or engineered stone benchtop
- Tiled or glass splashback
- Plumbing and electrical by licensed trades
- Appliance installation
Moving plumbing to a new wall, upgraded finishes, or hidden damage found during demolition are quoted separately and always in writing before any extra work starts.
Also renovating the bathroom? See bathroom pricing for Glen Waverley →
Questions
Glen Waverley kitchen renovations — common questions
Do you actually work in Glen Waverley?
Yes — Glen Waverley is inside our regular service area, along with Mount Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Notting Hill and the surrounding south-eastern suburbs. Site inspections across Glen Waverley are free and there's no travel charge.
How long will the job take?
Around 5–7 weeks on site for a standard kitchen of this type. 1960s–1970s brick veneer homes like most of Glen Waverley's are the kind we work on most, so the timeline we give you at quote stage is the one we work to.
What could push the price above $24,999?
Three things, in order of likelihood: moving plumbing or fixtures to new positions, choosing finishes above our standard range, and hidden damage behind the walls. In Glen Waverley's 1960s–1970s brick veneer housing the third one matters — you get a written price before anyone touches it.
Can I see photos of your work?
Yes — there are real before-and-after photos and video walkthroughs of finished bathrooms on the home page. We'll bring more to the inspection, along with what each job actually cost.
Free, no obligation
Book your free site inspection in Glen Waverley.
Tell us a bit about the room and we'll call you back to arrange a time. You'll get a fixed written price — and an honest answer about what your budget can realistically buy.
Thanks — we've got it.
We'll call you back to arrange a time, usually the same day.