Kitchen pricing guide · Updated October 2026 · CJ Kitchen & Joinery, NSW licence 260871C
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Sydney?
Most Sydney kitchens we build cost between $10,000 and $40,000 including GST, supplied and installed. A laminate kitchen with a laminate benchtop usually sits at $10,000–$18,000. A 2-pac (polyurethane) kitchen with 20 mm stone is typically $20,000–$30,000. Premium kitchens with 40 mm stone, a waterfall island and timber-look features start around $30,000.
These figures come from kitchens we have quoted and built for homeowners across the North Shore and North-West Sydney in 2025–26 (see our kitchen renovation service). Every cabinet is made in our own factory in South Windsor, so you are paying for the kitchen, not a showroom.
Kitchen price ranges
Guide prices include GST, cabinetry, benchtop and installation by our team. Appliances, plumbing, electrical and tiling are quoted separately (see below).
Laminate kitchen
- Laminate doors (Polytec or Laminex)
- 33 mm laminate benchtop
- HMR moisture-resistant carcasses
- Blum soft-close hinges, Häfele or Blum drawers
2-pac kitchen
- 18 mm polyurethane doors, flat or shaker
- 20 mm engineered stone benchtop
- Stone or tiled splashback
- Soft-close drawers and pull-out bin
Premium kitchen
- 40 mm stone with waterfall ends
- Island bench and full-height pantry
- Timber-look or two-tone finishes
- Integrated appliances, feature shelving
Other joinery we price often
| Project | Typical range (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Laundry, laminate benchtop | $6,500–$8,500 |
| Laundry, stone benchtop | $8,500–$10,000 |
| TV / entertainment unit | $7,500–$10,000 |
| Built-in wardrobes and walk-in robes | Priced per design after measure |
What changes the price
Door finish. 2-pac polyurethane costs more than laminate because every door is sprayed and cured by hand. Laminate is tougher day to day; 2-pac gives a smoother, seamless look and any colour.
Benchtop. Moving from laminate to 20 mm stone is the biggest single jump. 40 mm edges and waterfall ends add more again, because of extra stone and fabrication.
Layout changes. Keeping the sink, cooktop and dishwasher where they are saves on plumbing and electrical. Moving them is often worth it, but it adds trade costs.
Details that take workshop time. Curved or radius corners, floating shelves, bulkheads, inner drawers and corner storage systems all add hours. When you see your drawings, we point out where a small design change saves money.
Site access. Apartments, upper floors and tight access add handling time.
What is usually quoted separately
Demolition and rubbish removal, plumbing, electrical, tiling and appliances. We can organise these trades for you, or you can use your own. Your quote lists each one clearly, so nothing is hidden.
How the process and timing work
- Free estimate from your photos and rough measurements, so you know the range early.
- Site measure by us. We only install kitchens we have measured ourselves.
- Drawings and fixed-price quote, revised until you are happy.
- Manufacture in our South Windsor factory, usually 2–3 weeks after you approve the drawings.
- Installation. A full renovation with demolition and trades typically takes around three weeks on site.
Payments and your protection in NSW
For residential work over $5,000 you receive a written contract. For work over $20,000, NSW law caps the deposit at 10% and we provide a Home Building Compensation (HBC) insurance certificate before taking it. Remaining payments are staged: when materials are ordered, before installation and on completion.
Common questions
What is the cheapest way to get a new kitchen in Sydney?
A laminate kitchen in your existing layout. If you are handy, our custom flat pack cabinets are cut, edged and drilled in our factory, so you save the installation cost and still get made-to-measure cabinets.
Is 2-pac worth the extra cost over laminate?
If you want a seamless painted finish or a specific colour, yes. If you have young children or want the most durable surface for the money, quality laminate is hard to beat.
Should I choose 20 mm or 40 mm stone?
20 mm suits most modern kitchens and costs less. 40 mm (usually a mitred edge) gives a heavier, more traditional look and is often paired with waterfall ends on an island.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. The first estimate is free. Detailed drawings and a fixed-price quote follow a site measure.
Which areas do you cover?
We install across the North Shore and North-West Sydney, including Hornsby, Thornleigh, Pennant Hills, Wahroonga, Turramurra, Pymble, Cherrybrook, Castle Hill and Kellyville.
Get a price for your kitchen
Send us a few photos and rough measurements. We will come back with a realistic price range for your kitchen.
Request a free estimate Call 0493 974 055Prices are a guide only, based on our quotes in 2025–26. Your price depends on size, layout, materials and site conditions, and is confirmed in a written fixed-price quote after we measure.