Kitchen Renovations in Ringwood
Pacific Edge Homes is a Melbourne-based renovation company. We design and manage complete kitchen renovations for homes in Ringwood in Melbourne's east, with one team handling the design, the trades and the handover.
- Who
- Pacific Edge Homes, a Melbourne renovation company with 10 years in business.
- What
- Complete kitchen renovations: layout, cabinetry, benchtops, splashbacks, appliance advice, trades and installation.
- Where
- Ringwood and suburbs across Melbourne.
- Local factor
- Much of Ringwood's housing dates from the post-war boom, so asbestos and older services are common considerations.
- Next step
- Call (03) 7065 0017 or request a quote.
Kitchen Renovations in Ringwood
Ringwood grew quickly after 1945, as former orchards were subdivided for new homes. Three in four homes here are separate houses, so many kitchen renovations are updates to a house of that period.
We plan the new layout and finishes with you, coordinate the plumbing and electrical trades, and install the kitchen. Your scope is confirmed in a written quote.
Refreshing a dated kitchen
New cabinetry, benchtops and finishes within the existing layout.
Reworking the layout
Opening a closed kitchen to the family or dining room.
Adding storage
Pantry, drawers and tall cabinets planned around what you actually store.
Planning a Kitchen Renovation in Ringwood
Asbestos in post-war homes
Asbestos Victoria advises that a home built before 1990 is likely to contain asbestos. That includes houses built in Ringwood's post-war boom.
Why it matters: Removing an old kitchen disturbs wall linings, ceilings, splashbacks and floor coverings.
What to check: When the house was built or last renovated, and have suspect materials identified before demolition is booked.
Older services behind the walls
Maroondah Council records that roads, water, sewerage and gas reached much of Ringwood only in the 1960s and 1970s, after many houses were built.
Why it matters: Plumbing, gas and wiring in these homes may be original or added later, and modern ovens, induction cooktops and dishwashers can ask more of them.
What to check: Ask for the existing plumbing, gas and electrical capacity to be looked at during the measure and brief, before appliances are chosen.
Sources: Maroondah City Council, ABS Census 2021, Asbestos Victoria.
Kitchen Renovation Design Considerations
Opening up
Removing a wall between kitchen and dining room may involve structural and building permit questions, so raise it early.
Appliance choice
If you are moving from gas to induction, or adding a second oven, check the electrical capacity first.
Family layouts
An island or peninsula bench gives a place to sit and keeps the cook in the conversation.
Natural light
Post-war kitchens often have one small window, so consider where the main bench sits and whether lighting needs upgrading.
Storage
Deep drawers and a tall pantry usually store more than a row of standard cupboards.
Floors
Replacing old vinyl or tiles? Timber or tiles can run through the kitchen and living area in the same job, after an asbestos check of the old floor.
Our Kitchen Renovation Approach
Talk it through
Call us or send a quote request with a few details about the kitchen.
Measure and brief
We look at the space and talk through what you want to change.
Design and quote
We plan the layout and finishes with you and give you a written quote.
Build
We coordinate the trades and keep you updated as work progresses.
Handover
We walk through the finished kitchen with you.
Why Choose Pacific Edge Homes
One team handles the design, the trades and the project management, so you always know who to call. More about us
- 30 yearsof industry experience in our team
- 10 yearsin business as Pacific Edge Homes
- 10,000+custom projects completed
Related Renovation Services
We also renovate bathrooms and laundries, and timber flooring or carpet can be part of the same project. See all renovation work in Ringwood.
See how we approach kitchen renovations across Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions
My Ringwood house was built in the 1960s. Is asbestos likely?
Asbestos Victoria says homes built before 1990 are likely to contain asbestos. Have suspect materials identified before any demolition.
Will my old wiring or gas cope with new appliances?
It depends on the house. Ask for the existing electrical and gas capacity to be checked before you choose appliances, especially if you are switching to induction.
Can I open my kitchen to the dining room?
Often, yes, but removing a wall can affect the structure and may need a building permit. We look at this at the measure and brief stage.
Do I need a building permit for a kitchen renovation?
It depends on the work. In Victoria, building work needs a permit unless an exemption applies. The Building and Plumbing Commission explains when one is required, and we can talk it through when we look at your kitchen.
How do I start?
Call (03) 7065 0017 or use the quote form. Tell us roughly when the house was built and what you want to change.
Discuss your Ringwood kitchen renovation
Tell us about your home and your kitchen, and we will get back to you to talk it through.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 7065 0017 or email info@pacificedgehomes.com.au.