Kitchen Renovations on Phillip Island & the Bass Coast
RAW Building Group designs and builds premium kitchen renovations across Phillip Island and the Bass Coast, delivered as part of larger home renovations and extensions. Rod or Will runs your project in person, from the first site visit to handover.
Why Bass Coast homeowners choose RAW:
Director-led builds. You deal with Rod or Will directly, not a project manager
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
Fixed budget and timeline agreed before construction starts
Common drivers for a kitchen renovation on the Bass Coast:
A mid-century beach shack being transformed into a year-round home
A 1970s or 80s holiday home kitchen that needs to work for permanent living
Owners moving from Melbourne permanently and wanting a serious coastal kitchen
Opening up enclosed floor plans to capture coastal light and views
An entertainer's kitchen for family gatherings and extended holiday use
A kitchen specified for coastal conditions, with materials that stand up to salt air
Renovating a Bass Coast Kitchen
Bass Coast homes come with their own set of considerations. Original beach shacks on raised stumps, 1970s and 80s holiday homes, newer coastal luxury builds and lifestyle properties all sit side by side. Many were built as weekenders and are now being transformed into year-round homes, or being brought up to a standard that handles permanent living, coastal climate and holiday rental use.
Our Phillip Island work spans Cowes, Ventnor and Silverleaves, with projects across the surrounding Bass Coast and over to Venus Bay. Salt air, sand and coastal weather all shape the way a Bass Coast kitchen gets specified. Materials, finishes and detailing have to earn their place in a climate that tests them.
What a RAW Kitchen Renovation Includes
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 as one coordinated build.
Open-plan reconfigurations removing walls between kitchen, dining and living areas
New kitchen spaces created through ground-floor or second-storey extensions
Full internal remodelling with structural changes and relocated services
Custom cabinetry designed for your storage, benchtops and appliance selections
Butler's pantries, custom island benches and integrated appliances built in
Materials and finishes specified for a coastal climate where it matters
Structural and coastal work we regularly handle in Bass Coast kitchens:
Opening up original beach-shack and holiday-home floor plans to capture coastal light and views
Removing load-bearing walls with engineered beam installation
Raising ceilings and adding cathedral or raked ceilings where structure allows
Rear and side extensions that add proper kitchen and living space
Specifying marine-grade fittings, treated timbers and corrosion-resistant materials for coastal conditions
Working within coastal planning and bushfire overlays where they apply
Structural & Coastal Considerations
Bass Coast homes range from original beach shacks on raised stumps to modern coastal luxury builds on concrete slab. Each needs a slightly different structural approach. Many older shacks have light framing that doesn't carry much load, no modern waterproofing, and services that were never designed for permanent occupation. Coastal planning overlays and in some cases bushfire overlays also shape what's possible.
We handle all of it. Engineers, Bass Coast Shire Council permits, plumbers, electricians, waterproofers and cabinet makers coordinated as one project, with materials specified for a coastal climate.
How We Work
From Consultation to handover
Also Serving the Bass Coast & Surrounds
Alongside Phillip Island, we build kitchens across the Bass Coast and nearby coast:
Cowes, Ventnor, Silverleaves and Smiths Beach
Venus Bay and the surrounding South Gippsland coast
Rhyll, Newhaven and San Remo
Inverloch, Cape Paterson and Wonthaggi
Planning a bathroom at the same time as your kitchen? We often do both as part of the one project.
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 Bass Coast kitchen gets proper focus, even with the travel from Melbourne's south-east. 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.
For coastal and lifestyle properties, cost may include additional scope for coastal-grade materials, bushfire-rated construction where overlays apply, and trades coordination. We provide a detailed cost breakdown during design, and a fixed price before construction starts. No hidden extras.
See Our Kitchen Work
We have completed home renovations across Cowes and Phillip Island, with kitchens designed around the way coastal families actually live. From opening up enclosed floor plans to capture water views, to coastal entertainer's kitchens built for weekends with extended family, each project is built for the climate and the home.
Our Tynong North farmhouse kitchen, with cathedral ceilings, salvaged timber joinery and a farmhouse sink, is another strong example of what's possible when the kitchen is designed as part of a whole-home build.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We regularly work in Cowes, Ventnor and Silverleaves across Phillip Island, with projects on the surrounding Bass Coast and across to Venus Bay. We service Smiths Beach, Rhyll, Newhaven, San Remo, Inverloch, Cape Paterson and Wonthaggi, and across the South Gippsland coast.
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Yes. Many of our Bass Coast kitchen projects involve older beach shacks and 1970s or 80s holiday homes being brought up to year-round standard. We handle structural changes, services upgrades, waterproofing, and extensions, with materials specified for coastal conditions.
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A standalone complex kitchen typically takes 8 to 12 weeks. A kitchen renovation as part of a wider extension usually spans 3 to 4 months within an overall 8 to 16 month build. Timelines are confirmed during design and account for the travel to and from the Bass Coast.
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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. For coastal properties, cost may include additional scope for coastal-grade materials and bushfire-rated construction where overlays apply. We provide a fixed price after design, with no hidden extras.
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Yes. We manage all building and planning permits through Bass Coast Shire Council as part of the project, including engineering, waterproofing, and any coastal or bushfire overlay requirements that apply.
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Yes. Whole-home renovations and transformations are where our work is strongest. Our Cowes projects are good examples of kitchens designed and built as part of a full home renovation, with everything coordinated by one director.
Planning a kitchen renovation on the Bass Coast?
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.