What a Kitchen Renovation Looks Like
Every kitchen renovation is different. Some homes need a full redesign with new cabinetry, benchtops, and layout changes. Others need a facelift with new doors, panels, and hardware on an existing frame. Cobbitty Grove offers both paths, and our designers will help you work out which one fits your goals and budget.
A full kitchen renovation with Cobbitty Grove typically includes:
- Layout redesign to improve workflow, bench space, and storage zones based on how you actually use the room
- New custom cabinetry built in our Smeaton Grange workshop using durable materials, soft-close hardware, and finishes chosen to suit your home
- Benchtop replacement in stone, engineered surfaces, or timber, selected for durability, maintenance, and visual appeal
- Appliance integration so your oven, rangehood, dishwasher, and fridge sit flush with surrounding joinery
- Splashback coordination with guidance on tile, glass, or panel options that complement your cabinetry and benchtop selections
- Trade coordination for plumbing, electrical, tiling, and any structural work your renovation requires
For kitchens that are structurally sound but visually dated, a facelift renovation replaces doors, drawer fronts, panels, handles, and benchtops without removing the cabinet boxes. This is a faster, more affordable option that still delivers a dramatic result.
Why Macarthur Homeowners Choose Cobbitty Grove
Many homes across Camden, Campbelltown, and Harrington Park were built by volume builders during the region’s growth over the past 15 to 20 years. The kitchens in these homes were designed to a price point, not to the family that would eventually live there. After five to ten years of daily use, the limitations show: not enough bench space, poor drawer layouts, laminate that is peeling, and handles that have loosened or broken.
Cobbitty Grove understands these homes because we have been renovating them for decades. We know the common floor plans, the typical kitchen footprints, and the opportunities that exist to improve flow, storage, and functionality without moving walls or replumbing the entire room.
Our workshop in Smeaton Grange gives us full control over manufacturing. Every panel, drawer, and shelf is built to your kitchen’s exact measurements. When site conditions change mid-renovation, we adjust components quickly because the workshop is minutes away, not interstate.
We also bring over 40 years of trade relationships to every project. If your renovation involves electrical upgrades, plumbing relocation, or tiling, we coordinate trusted local trades who know our standards and timelines.
Common Kitchen Problems We Solve
Not enough storage
Drawers that are too shallow, corner cabinets you cannot reach, and pantries that waste space are all solvable with custom joinery designed around what you actually store.
Poor bench space
Many volume-builder kitchens have minimal prep area. A layout redesign can open up workspace by repositioning the sink, moving appliances, or adding an island bench.
Dated finishes
Laminate doors, old handles, and discoloured benchtops make a kitchen feel older than it is. New 2pac or shaker-profile doors, quality hardware, and a stone or engineered benchtop bring the room back to life.
Layout that does not flow
If you are constantly walking around people to reach the fridge, or the dishwasher blocks a walkway when open, the layout needs rethinking. Our designers map traffic flow and work zones so the kitchen suits how your household moves through it.
Appliance gaps
Older kitchens were not designed for today’s appliances. Integrating a larger fridge, a built-in microwave, or a wider oven often requires custom cabinetry adjustments that off-the-shelf solutions cannot handle.
Our Kitchen Renovation Process
Cobbitty Grove follows a structured process so you know what is happening at every stage:
1. Free Foundations Package We start with a complimentary site visit, consultation, and measure. Our designer assesses your current kitchen, listens to what is and is not working, and discusses your goals. You receive non-measurement plans, 3D drawings, and a detailed quote at no cost.
2. Design and Selection Once you decide to proceed, we refine the design with precision measurements and final material selections. You visit our Smeaton Grange showroom to choose door profiles, colours, handles, benchtop materials, and hardware. Our designers guide you through options that suit your style, daily habits, and budget.
3. Manufacturing Your new kitchen is built in our local workshop. Every component is manufactured to your approved design specifications. Because production happens in Smeaton Grange, we maintain tight tolerances and can respond to any site-driven changes without delay.
4. Removal and Preparation On installation day, our team removes your existing kitchen and prepares the space. If trades are involved for plumbing or electrical rough-in, we schedule them ahead so the room is ready for cabinetry.
5. Installation Our licensed installers fit your new kitchen on a clear timeline. Cabinetry, benchtops, hardware, and any integrated appliances are installed and checked before handover. Most kitchen renovations take three to six weeks from manufacturing start to completed install, depending on scope.
Renovation Options for Every Budget
Not every kitchen renovation requires a full rebuild. Cobbitty Grove offers a range of options to match different budgets:
- Kitchen facelift: New doors, drawer fronts, panels, handles, and benchtops on your existing cabinet frames. This is the most affordable path to a refreshed kitchen.
- Partial renovation: Replace cabinetry in key zones (such as the island bench or pantry) while keeping other areas intact. Ideal when parts of the kitchen still function well.
- Full custom renovation: Complete removal and replacement with new custom cabinetry, benchtops, layout changes, and trade work. The most thorough option for kitchens that need a total rethink.
Our free Foundations Package gives you a clear quote for whichever path suits your situation, so you can plan with confidence.
Start Your Kitchen Renovation
Your kitchen renovation starts with a conversation. Our free Foundations Package gives you a site consultation, 3D design, and a detailed quote with no obligation.
Call us on 02 4647 9900, email sales@cobbittygrove.com.au, or get a free quote today. You can also view our kitchen gallery to see recent renovations completed for families across Macarthur, the Southern Highlands, and the South Coast. If you are considering a full custom kitchen design rather than a renovation, we can help with that too.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Most renovations take three to six weeks from the start of manufacturing to completed installation. The timeline depends on the scope of work, materials selected, and whether trades are needed for plumbing or electrical changes. We provide a detailed schedule before you commit.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost?
Cost varies based on kitchen size, materials, layout changes, and whether trades are required. Our free Foundations Package includes a detailed quote so you can compare options and plan your budget before making any commitment.
Can I stay in my home during the renovation?
Yes. Most homeowners continue living in the home throughout the renovation. We plan the install to minimise disruption, and most kitchen installs are completed within a few days once cabinetry arrives on site.
Do you handle the trades or do I need to organise them?
We coordinate trades for plumbing, electrical, tiling, and other work related to your kitchen renovation. Our team has worked with trusted local tradespeople for over 40 years, so you do not need to manage multiple contractors yourself.