Kitchen Renovations Geelong | Custom Kitchen Cabinets & Joinery
Kitchen renovations in Geelong are one of the highest-return investments you can make in your home. The right kitchen adds liveability, resale value, and 20 years of daily function — if the cabinets are built properly.
15+
YEARS IN GEELONG
Custom Kitchens Built for How You Live
We build custom kitchen cabinets across Geelong that handle all of it. Every cabinet is cut to your exact measurements, assembled in our local workshop, and installed by the same team that designed it. No warehouse flat packs. No generic sizes forced into awkward spaces.
We cover Greater Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Surf Coast. Free measure and 3D design at your home — no obligation.
Kitchen Styles We Build Across Geelong
Geelong is not one type of home. A new build in Armstrong Creek needs a different kitchen to a 1960s brick home in Belmont or a Federation weatherboard in Newtown. We design kitchens that suit the home, not just the trend.
Handleless / Push-to-Open
Modern homes, open-plan living, clean lines. Sleek and uninterrupted cabinetry with no visible hardware.
Shaker Profile
Period homes, timeless family kitchens, and new builds with character. The enduring classic that never looks dated.
Hamptons / Coastal
Relaxed family homes near the water, light interiors. Perfect for Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula homes.
French Provincial
Heritage and character homes, ornate profiles. Adds elegance to older Geelong homes in period suburbs.
Two-Tone Contrast
Contemporary builds wanting a design edge. Dark lowers / light uppers for a bold, modern statement.
Timber Veneer
Warm, natural aesthetics for new builds and renovations. Real wood grain that suits both contemporary and provincial styles.
Galley / Single Wall
Apartments, townhouses, investment properties. Efficient single-run layouts maximising storage in compact spaces.
Popular: North Geelong, Geelong West, Corio
Not sure which style fits your home? We bring physical door samples, laminate swatches, and timber veneer boards to your measure appointment. You see and touch every option before you decide.
What Goes Into Every Kitchen Cabinet We Build
The door is what you see. The carcass is what determines whether the kitchen lasts 10 years or 25. Every kitchen cabinet we build uses the same core specifications, with no cutting corners on the parts you cannot see.
Carcass and Board
Hardware
Door Profiles and Finishes
Benchtop Options for Geelong Kitchens
We coordinate benchtop supply, templating, and installation through local Geelong fabricators. You deal with one contact for the full job — not three separate trades.
Engineered stone benchtops containing crystalline silica are banned in Australia from 1 July 2024. We specify fully compliant alternatives. For SafeWork Australia guidance: safework.com.au
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Benchtop Material |
Cost per Lin. Metre |
Best Application |
Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
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Laminate (HMR base) |
$150 – $350 |
Rental properties, budget renovations, laundries |
Good — 10 to 15 years |
|
Porcelain / Sintered Stone |
$600 – $1,200 |
Modern kitchens, outdoor kitchens, low maintenance |
Excellent — heat, scratch and UV resistant |
|
Natural Stone (Marble, Granite) |
$500 – $1,100 |
Premium kitchens, feature islands, forever homes |
Very Good — requires sealing |
|
Solid Timber (sealed) |
$400 – $900 |
Hampton, provincial, feature islands |
Good with maintenance |
|
Solid Surface (acrylic / Corian) |
$400 – $800 |
Seamless joins, integrated sinks, modern kitchens |
Very Good — repairable |
|
Stainless Steel |
$600 – $1,000 |
Outdoor kitchens, commercial, industrial style |
Excellent — commercial grade |
Kitchen Renovation Cost in Geelong — 2026 Pricing Guide
Kitchen pricing in Geelong varies based on size, cabinet count, door finish, benchtop choice, and suburb. Ranges below are based on 2026 Geelong market data from HIA, Master Builders Australia, and local trade sources.
|
Kitchen Size |
Budget Range |
Mid-Range |
Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
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Small kitchen (under 10m²) |
$11,000 – $18,000 |
$18,000 – $28,000 |
$28,000+ |
|
Medium kitchen (10–15m²) |
$15,000 – $23,000 |
$23,000 – $38,000 |
$38,000+ |
|
Large kitchen (15m²+) |
$20,000 – $30,000 |
$30,000 – $50,000 |
$50,000+ |
|
Kitchen + Butler Pantry |
$22,000 – $35,000 |
$35,000 – $55,000 |
$55,000+ |
|
Kitchen makeover (doors + benchtop only) |
$6,000 – $10,000 |
$10,000 – $18,000 |
$18,000+ |
|
Entertainment Unit |
$2,000 – $5,000 |
$5,000 – $10,000 |
$10,000+ |
|
Home Office Cabinets |
$2,000 – $5,000 |
$5,000 – $9,000 |
$9,000+ |
Prices are guides for Greater Geelong in 2026 and exclude appliances. Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula jobs carry additional travel and coastal material costs. Every job receives a fully itemised quote — no single-line totals. Source: HIA renovation benchmarks — hia.com.au
What Adds the Most to a Kitchen Budget
1
Stone or porcelain benchtop vs laminate — adds $3,000 to $9,000 depending on slab size and edge profile
2
2-pac painted doors vs laminate wrap — typically $1,500 to $5,000 more across a full kitchen
3
Butler pantry addition — adds $6,000 to $15,000 depending on size and fit-out specification
4
Plywood carcass upgrade over HMR — adds 15 to 20% to cabinet box cost, significantly extends lifespan
5
European drawer systems vs standard runners — $600 to $2,000 depending on drawer count
6
Layout changes, moving plumbing or electrical — adds $2,000 to $6,000 per service relocated
Kitchen Renovations Across Geelong Suburbs
Where your home sits in Geelong shapes what materials we specify, how we sequence the job, and what to watch out for at the measure stage.
Armstrong Creek, Charlemont, Lara, Corio
New home kitchen packages in Armstrong Creek and Charlemont typically run mid-range specifications — HMR board, laminate or 2-pac doors, engineered stone or porcelain benchtop. Build schedules are tight and builder coordination is essential. We deliver on time and work directly with your project manager.
Belmont, Highton, Grovedale, Waurn Ponds
Kitchens in 1970s to 1990s Geelong homes often have non-standard ceiling heights, awkward soffits, and plumbing rough-ins that do not sit where a standard unit expects them. We measure and design around the real conditions of your home, not
an assumed standard.
Newtown, South Geelong, Geelong West
Federation and Edwardian kitchens in Newtown and Geelong West often have asbestos-containing materials in the existing fit-out. Asbestos identification and safe removal must happen before any cabinet work begins. We sequence the job to allow for this.
WorkSafe Victoria: worksafe.vic.gov.au
Torquay, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads
Coastal kitchens within a few kilometres of the ocean get marine-grade substrate, corrosion-resistant hardware, and fully sealed edges as standard on our quotes — not as an upgrade. Salt air causes standard cabinet board to delaminate and standard hinges to corrode within 3 to 5 years. Surf Coast info: surfcoast.vic.gov.au
How a Kitchen Renovation Works With Us
From first contact to finished kitchen — a clear, no-surprise process every time.
Free Measure at Your Home
We visit your home, take measurements, assess plumbing and electrical positions, and bring door samples and benchtop swatches. Usually within 2 to 5 business days.
3D Design and Itemised Quote
You receive a 3D render of your kitchen and a fully itemised quote within 3 to 5 working days. Every item is listed separately — no guessing what your money covers.
Sign-Off and Lead Time
Once you approve the design and quote, we enter production. Standard lead time is 3 to 5 weeks from sign-off to installation. We
confirm your date at this stage.
Trade Coordination
We coordinate our installation around plumbers, electricians, and tilers to keep the job running smoothly.
You manage one point of contact — us.
Install and Final Walk-Through
Our team installs your cabinets, fits the benchtop, and connects the sink with your plumber. We do a final walk-through and fix any punch items before leaving.
What Geelong Homeowners Say
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“The team at Fitted Geelong transformed our kitchen completely. The 3D design process meant we knew exactly what we were getting before they built anything. Absolutely stoked with the result.”
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Sarah Mitchell
Highton, Geelong
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“Used Fitted Geelong for our kitchen renovation and laundry cabinets. One contact managed everything, including the stonemason. No stress, no chasing trades. Would use them again without hesitation.”
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Dave Kowalski
Ocean Grove
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“New build in Armstrong Creek — Fitted Geelong did our entire home. Kitchen, bathrooms, wardrobes, the lot. Every room looks exactly as designed. Professional from start to finish.”
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Jen & Mark Taylor
Armstrong Creek
Ready for Your Geelong Kitchen Renovation?
Free measure and 3D design at your home. Itemised quote within 3 to 5 working days. No obligation.
+123 4561 5523