Scope 2 of 3
Mid-scope refit
New cabinetry, new appliances — bench, plumbing and walls stay where they are.
The most popular kitchen renovation tier in NZ. Out goes the existing kitchen entirely, in comes new joinery — new carcasses, new doors, new drawer system, new bench tops, new appliances, new sink. The bench runs the same length and the plumbing rough-in stays put, so no walls move and no consent is usually required. The 80/20 of kitchen renos.
What's included
- ✓Strip-out of existing cabinetry & old appliances
- ✓New BCITO-built cabinet carcasses
- ✓Blum or Häfele drawer system, soft-close throughout
- ✓New stone (engineered or natural) or laminate benchtops
- ✓New splashback (tiled, glass or stone)
- ✓New sink, mixer and waste
- ✓New cooktop, oven, rangehood and dishwasher (Fisher & Paykel mid-tier typical)
- ✓New LED task lighting
Not included
- ·Layout stays the same
- ·No wall removal or moving plumbing rough-in
- ·Building consent rarely needed; plumbing & electrical work logged with council
- ·No new flooring (separate scope)
Cost & timeline by kitchen size
2026 NZD bands, before regional cost multiplier. Quotes vary — these are the band, not the bill.
| Size | 2026 NZD | On-site weeks |
|---|---|---|
Small ≤ 8 m² | $26k – $48k | 2–4 |
Medium 8–14 m² | $35k – $65k | 3–5 |
Large ≥ 14 m² | $50k – $90k | 4–7 |
Renovators who handle mid-scope refit
11 of 12 directory renovators take this scope on regularly.
Auckland's go-to for villa walk-through galleys — works around weight-bearing walls without losing the kauri floor.
North Shore specialist — bigger footprints, bigger islands, bigger sliders out to the entertaining deck.
Mid-tier specialist — does refreshes and full renos with the same attention. Excellent for first-time renovators.
Wellington hill-suburb specialist — split-level villas, awkward access, structural surprises managed calmly.
Hutt Valley value specialist — fair-priced laminate-and-Formica refresh work that lasts ten years, not two.
Christchurch's volume mid-tier renovator — sharp pricing, predictable lead times, no nonsense.
Selwyn district new-build specialist — handles the full kitchen package from architect's plan to PC sum sign-off.
Hamilton's quiet quality option — small studio, careful work, books out 4 months ahead.
Coastal-spec specialist — humidity-aware finishes, marine-grade hardware, salt-air honest about what'll last.
Dunedin's value-tier workhorse — kitchens that work for the city's older housing stock.
Manawatu's straight-shooter — refresh and mid-tier work for sensible Palmerston North families.