PLAN YOUR RENOVATION
How Long Does a Kitchen Renovation Take?
Build an illustrative planning timeline for your project. Adjust the details below to see each phase from first design to final handover.
Timelines are indicative and assume prompt decisions and clear site access. Most kitchens are installed within 10 weeks of design sign-off. This illustrative planner also allows time for design and your trades. Benchtop timing depends on the material and fabricator and may overlap cabinetry fitting; confirm your programme with us.
THE JOURNEY
From Idea to Handover.
Design & Quote
Measurements, 3D design, material selection, and a detailed written quote.
Manufacture
Your cabinetry is built to spec in our NZ workshop.
Install
Delivery and professional fitting by our installation team.
Finishing
Plumbing, electrical, and any final trade work to complete the space.
FAQ
Common Questions.
How long does a full kitchen renovation take in NZ?
The planner’s default standard renovation allows an illustrative 8-12 weeks from initial design to final handover. The broader 8-13 week planning guide includes design, quoting and trades, rather than just the period after design sign-off. Most kitchens are installed within 10 weeks of design sign-off. This includes design and quoting (2–3 weeks), manufacture (4–6 weeks), delivery and installation (1–2 weeks), and finishing trades such as plumbing and electrical (1–3 weeks).
What is the longest part of a kitchen renovation?
Manufacture is usually the longest single phase - custom cabinetry is built to your exact specification, which takes 4–6 weeks. Booking your slot early and confirming decisions quickly keeps the overall project moving.
Can I speed up my kitchen renovation?
Yes. Choosing a new build (where plans are already set), a standard rather than bespoke specification, and avoiding structural or plumbing changes all shorten the timeline. Decisiveness at the design stage is the biggest lever.
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