Every trade you'll need for a kitchen reno

A carpenter is essential for:

• Installing kitchen cabinets and drawers
• Fitting benchtops and island benches
• Custom shelving or storage solutions
• Adjusting framing or supports for new layouts

If your dream kitchen includes clever storage or a custom pantry, your carpenter will bring those ideas to life.

A licensed plumber will take care of:

• Connecting or relocating your kitchen sink
• Installing dishwasher plumbing
• Setting up fridge water lines (for ice/water dispensers)
• Managing gas fittings for cooktops or ovens

Plumbing is a hidden hero of the kitchen – get it right, and your space will function beautifully for years to come.

Your electrician handles:

• Installing and relocating power points
• Connecting kitchen appliances (oven, cooktop, rangehood)
• Installing lighting (pendants, downlights, under-cabinet)
• Setting up smart switches or USB ports

Great lighting and convenient power sources make a huge difference in your kitchen’s function and atmosphere.

A tiler is responsible for:

• Splashback tiling
• Floor tiling (if applicable)
• Feature walls with tiles or stone
• Grouting and waterproofing

The right tiles protect your surfaces and add style and personality to your kitchen design.

After all the installations, a painter comes in to:

• Paint walls, ceilings, and trims
• Touch up areas affected by renovation works
• Help bring your colour scheme together

A professional painter will ensure a clean, polished finish that ties your entire kitchen together.

If walls or ceilings are patched or modified during the renovation, a plasterer will:

• Repair and smooth plasterboard
• Patch holes from plumbing or electrical changes
• Create a seamless finish ready for paint

Plasterers are often the unsung heroes who make everything look tidy and cohesive.

If your reno includes new flooring, you may need a flooring installer for:

• Laying vinyl, hybrid, timber, or tile flooring
• Making sure floors are level and sealed properly
• Ensuring trims and edges are neatly finished

They’ll give your kitchen that brand-new, complete feel underfoot.

With so many moving parts, coordinating a kitchen reno can feel overwhelming – but hipages makes it simple. Just post your job and receive quotes from qualified, local tradies in minutes.

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