Kitchen Renovations Coburg

Usually, yes. In Coburg’s post-war brick veneers this wall is often load-bearing, so we check the roof and ceiling structure at the first visit. If a beam is needed, an engineer specifies it and a building permit is generally required. All of this is shown in your fixed-price written quote before work starts.

Generally not for work inside the house. If your home is in a Heritage Overlay, such as the Bourke Street precinct of interwar bungalows, external changes like new windows or doors facing the street may need a permit from Merri-bek City Council. We look up the overlay for your property before the kitchen design is locked in.

Bungalow kitchens are often small, but they usually have good ceiling height. Full-height pantry units, deep drawers instead of base cupboards, and an island with storage on both sides make the most of it. Sometimes an old chimney breast or a disused back porch can be turned into a walk-in pantry.

Often, yes. Because most older Coburg homes have timber floors with space underneath, water and waste pipes can usually run to an island without cutting into concrete. The waste needs enough fall to reach the existing drains, which our licensed plumbers check before the layout is locked in.

Coburg buyers are often families who want a kitchen that opens to the backyard and the garden many local homes still have. In post-war and interwar houses the kitchen is often closed off at the back with original cabinets and an old upright stove. New doors, benchtops and appliances can freshen it without moving plumbing. If you are leasing, check the stovetop, sink and food preparation area meet Victoria’s rental minimum standards before spending on extras.