Review

Kitchen refresh - project starts end January 2026

Job description

Kitchen Renovation Howick, Manukau

Published on 8th December 2025

I am living overseas and will be in New Zealand for the month of February, to early March 2026. I own a rental in Dannemora and want to refresh the kitchen in preparation of selling it. The job will include: • Fix smaller issue with the cabinet carcass, minor water damage • Slightly extend the carcass in one place by adding a small section/one door (see photo). It will mean the closest part of the “U-shape” will come approximately the width of a cabinet door (to be added) onto where there is currently carpet (the floor will be completely redone) • Repaint the whole kitchen, especially the cabinet doors and replace/match all handles • Replace the countertop with engineered stone/quartz. We can use a supplier to cut and install the top. The contractor’s job will be to remove existing Formica top, level/strengthen cabinetry if required, liaise with stone supplier on measuring and timing sink/tap once the stone is in place, and review fittings, e.g. taps etc, to decide if they need replacing and then install/reinstall it. The house will be empty by mid-January, but I would like to start around 26 January 2026, when I am there. I am aware it is difficult to provide a final quote without viewing the kitchen. As you can see from the photo, it is not very big and not complicated. If you give me a good estimate, we can finalise the cost when we start. I am reasonable and will pay you reasonable fees. I am early in my 70’s but I am still very capable and will assist you all the time.

Full workmanship review

Workmanship	5.0
Cost	5.0
Schedule	5.0
Communications	5.0

"The work Ole did was exceptional. He communicates very well, make changes when we asked, and delivered on every promised made! Ole is one of a kind!"

Work carried out by a subcontractor

Review posted by Paul on 4th March 2026