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DIY Kitchen building: The ultimate guide + providers to consider

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Ben Tutty
Last updated: 5 December 2025 | 5 min read
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A DIY kitchen renovation can save significantly on labour costs, with projects starting from a few thousand dollars compared to professional jobs often exceeding $20,000. Be realistic about your skills, as tasks like major plumbing, electrical, and gasfitting require a licensed professional.

For cabinetry, consider popular flatpack providers:

- Kaboodle Kitchens

- Cabjaks

- Ezy Kitchens

- Peter Hay Kitchens

- UDUIT

To further reduce costs, find second-hand kitchens, appliances, and materials on Trade Me Marketplace.

How much will it cost?

How long will it take?

Kitchen DIY could save you money, but be careful not to bite off more than you can chew!

How handy are you? Be honest

The DIY process

There's something satisfying about using a kitchen you built.

Could you install your own cabinetry?

DIY kitchen cabinet sellers

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