Kitchen renovations in St Kilda
Get a free, no-obligation quote for a custom kitchen in St Kilda, indoors or out, from a licensed local builder who knows homes in the northern suburbs.
- Postcode
- 5110
- Council
- City of Salisbury
- From the CBD
- 21 km north
Get a free kitchen quote in St Kilda
Tell us what you're planning for your St Kilda home. A licensed kitchen builder who works locally will call to arrange a free measure.
Kitchens for St Kilda homes
St Kilda is about 21 km north of the CBD, in the City of Salisbury area. Salisbury ranges from the modern planned suburb of Mawson Lakes to 1960s–70s homes in Ingle Farm and Para Hills, 1980s–90s family homes in Paralowie and Parafield Gardens, and hillside homes with views at Salisbury Heights and Gulfview Heights.
Popular kitchen projects in St Kilda
- Replacing tired 1970s–90s kitchens with open-plan layouts
- Adding an island and walk-in pantry
- Modern finishes for townhouses and newer homes
- Indoor and outdoor kitchens planned together and linked by a servery window
Outdoor kitchens in St Kilda
Adelaide summers regularly pass 40°C, so an outdoor kitchen in St Kilda works best under a roof or a well-placed pergola, out of the western sun. Choose UV-stable benchtops such as porcelain or sintered stone, allow for an outdoor-rated fridge, and have a licensed gas fitter connect the BBQ to mains gas where it's available so you're not swapping bottles mid-party.
Before you renovate
Most kitchen renovations in St Kilda don't need council approval if the work stays inside and the structure doesn't change. Make sure whoever you hire holds a South Australian building work contractor's licence, gives you a written contract for work of $12,000 or more, and arranges building indemnity insurance if the job needs approval. If you're replacing the benchtop, remember engineered stone can no longer be installed, so look at porcelain, sintered stone, natural stone or laminate.
Kitchen questions from St Kilda
Do you arrange kitchen quotes in St Kilda?
Yes. St Kilda (5110) is in the City of Salisbury area, which we cover. We'll match you with a kitchen business that already works in St Kilda and nearby suburbs such as Waterloo Corner and Osborne, so you're not paying for someone to travel across town.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in St Kilda?
Across Adelaide in 2026, most full kitchen renovations fall between about $12,000 for a budget replacement and $45,000 for a mid-range custom kitchen, with premium kitchens going well past that. In St Kilda, the biggest variables are usually whether the layout changes and how much plumbing, gas and electrical work has to move. See the cost guide.
Do I need council approval for a kitchen renovation in St Kilda?
Usually not, if the work stays inside the house and doesn't change the structure. Removing a load-bearing wall, building an extension or adding a roofed verandah for an outdoor kitchen may need development approval, which in South Australia is lodged through the PlanSA portal. For St Kilda, development applications are assessed by the City of Salisbury. The builder quoting your job should tell you whether approval is needed.
Can I get an outdoor kitchen in St Kilda?
Yes. Adelaide summers regularly pass 40°C, so an outdoor kitchen in St Kilda works best under a roof or a well-placed pergola, out of the western sun. We can arrange a quote for an outdoor kitchen on its own or together with your indoor kitchen.
Kitchen renovations near St Kilda
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