Melbourne's south-east, Warragul and the Bass Coast. A RAW Building Group core service.
Kitchen Renovations for Larger Home Transformations
RAW Building Group is a director-led builder specialising in kitchen renovations delivered as part of larger home renovations, extensions and whole-home transformations. From Narre Warren to Warragul and the Bass Coast, Rod or Will runs your project in person, from the first site visit to handover.
Why homeowners choose RAW for kitchen renovations
Director-led builds. You deal with Rod or Will directly, not a project manager
Fixed budget and timeline agreed before construction starts
Kitchens delivered as part of substantial renovations, extensions and knockdown rebuilds
A limited number of projects at a time, so quality never gets stretched thin
Kitchen Renovation Services
A kitchen renovation with RAW is a considered building project, not a cabinet swap. We handle structural changes, custom joinery, services relocation and premium finishes — usually as part of an extension or whole-home renovation.
Our custom kitchen renovations typically involve:
Open-plan reconfigurations that remove walls between kitchen, dining and living areas
New kitchen spaces created through a ground-floor or second-storey extension
Full internal remodelling with structural changes, relocated services and updated joinery
Custom cabinetry designed for your storage, benchtops and appliance selections
Butler's pantries, integrated fridges and custom island benches built in
Every kitchen is designed for the space and the way you live in it. Nothing gets pulled from a catalogue.
Kitchens as Part of Whole-Home Renovations
Most of our kitchen work forms part of a larger renovation or extension. That's where director-led coordination genuinely earns its keep.
A standalone kitchen refit is usually a 4 to 6 week job. A kitchen renovation that involves removing structural walls, relocating plumbing, new flooring, updated electrical and replastered walls is a 3 to 4 month job inside a longer build.
The complexity isn't the kitchen itself. It's making sure everything around it lines up: the trades, the finishes, the timing. A director stays across all of it.
Standalone Kitchen or Part of a Larger Project?
Most people who enquire about a kitchen renovation are actually planning something bigger: a wall coming down, a rear extension, a whole-home refresh. It helps to know the difference before you get in touch.
A standalone kitchen renovation replaces cabinetry, benchtops and appliances within the existing footprint. A kitchen renovation as part of a larger project reworks the space itself (walls, layout, services, light), usually alongside other rooms.
RAW takes on both, but our work is best suited to the second. If your kitchen is part of a wider renovation or extension, we're the right builder. If it's a straight fit-out, we'll be honest at consultation about whether we're the right fit.
Structural Changes & Open-Plan Layouts
Open-plan living is the reason most kitchen renovations happen. Removing a wall between the kitchen and the living area sounds simple, but it usually involves structural engineering, a beam or steel post, services relocation and a building permit.
We manage all of it. Engineers, permits, plumbers, electricians, waterproofers and cabinet makers are coordinated as one project, not separate contracts you have to chase.
Structural work we regularly handle as part of a kitchen renovation:
Removing load-bearing walls with engineered beam installation
Raising ceilings, or adding cathedral and raked ceilings
Skylights and highlight windows for natural light
Relocating plumbing, gas and electrical services
Ground-floor or side extensions that expand the kitchen footprint
Custom Joinery & Finishes
Cabinetry is the character of a kitchen. We work with premium local joinery makers to build custom cabinetry for your space, designed with your architect or ours, not selected from a template.
You'll be guided through benchtop selection (natural or engineered stone, timber), splashback and tapware choices, appliance specification and finish coordination with the rest of the home. If a butler's pantry, integrated fridge or custom island bench belongs in your kitchen, we build it in.
From Consultation to handover
Areas We Serve
Kitchen Renovations Narre Warren
Established family homes across the City of Casey
Kitchen Renovations Hallam
South-east suburban renovations and extensions
Kitchen Renovations Warragul
Town, lifestyle and acreage homes across West Gippsland
Kitchen Renovations Warragul
Town, lifestyle and acreage homes across West Gippsland
Kitchen Renovations Bass Coast
Coastal kitchens across Phillip Island and the Bass Coast
Not in one of these areas? We work right across Melbourne's south-east growth corridor and into Gippsland. Get in touch
Why RAW Building Group
RAW is director-led. Rod and Will run every project in person, so decisions happen quickly and nothing gets lost between a salesperson and a site manager.
We deliberately limit the number of projects we take on. That means your kitchen renovation gets proper focus. The joinery gets watched, the trades stay sequenced, and the finishes get checked before handover.
No hard sell. No dramatic promises. Just quality building, delivered honestly
Kitchen Renovation Cost
Cost depends on your project scope. A kitchen renovation as part of a wider extension typically sits between $100,000 and $250,000 or more, and represents around 25 to 35% of the overall build budget. A standalone complex kitchen with structural changes generally starts from around $80,000
We provide a detailed cost breakdown during design, and a fixed price before construction starts. No hidden extras.
See Our Kitchen Work
Our completed kitchen renovations show what's possible when the kitchen is designed as part of the whole home. From the Tynong North farmhouse transformation to coastal kitchens across the Bass Coast, each project is built to suit the home and the family.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Occasionally. Most of our kitchen work forms part of a larger renovation or extension, but we do take on standalone jobs where the scope involves structural changes, custom joinery or premium finishes that need proper coordination. We'll be honest at consultation about whether we're the right fit.
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Yes. Open-plan reconfigurations are a big part of our kitchen work. We coordinate engineers, manage building permits and handle the structural work as part of the overall project, so you deal with one builder, not several trades.
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A kitchen renovation as part of a wider extension usually spans 3 to 4 months within an overall 8 to 16 month build. A standalone complex kitchen typically takes 8 to 12 weeks. Timelines are confirmed during design.
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A kitchen renovation as part of an extension typically costs between $100,000 and $250,000 or more. Standalone complex kitchens with structural work start from around $80,000. We provide a fixed price after design, with no hidden extras.
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Yes. Every kitchen we build features custom cabinetry designed for your space, storage and appliances. We work with premium local joinery makers, coordinated with your architect or ours.
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We build kitchens across Melbourne's south-east, including Narre Warren, Hallam, Pakenham, Berwick and Officer, as well as West Gippsland (Warragul, Drouin) and the Bass Coast (Phillip Island, Cowes, Ventnor, Silverleaves).
Ready to plan your kitchen renovation ?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with Rod or Will. We'll meet you on site, look at your kitchen and the wider home, and talk through what's realistic before you commit to anything.