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Best Kitchen Renovators on the North Shore

We assessed 20 kitchen renovators on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 809 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 11 August 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

Kitchen renovations combine cabinetry, benchtops, plumbing, electrical and sometimes structural work. Get a fixed-price contract that itemises each trade, confirm lead times for cabinetry before signing, and ask how long you will be without a working kitchen.

Top 5 Kitchen Renovators on the North Shore

The top 5 kitchen renovators on the North Shore are Superior Renovations, Moda Interiors, Kitchen Studio, Royale Kitchens, and Kitchen Depot, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

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    Superior Renovations

    ★ 4.7 192 reviews +6 Top5 Score 167 -1
    5★ 166 4★ 13 2★ 5 1★ 8

    Superior Renovations coordinates kitchen renovations from design through to completed fit-out, with a dedicated sales designer handling floor plans and a named project manager attending to daily progress on site. Reviewers of kitchen work specifically called out Eunice and Cici for working through multiple design revisions, and Neil for keeping clients informed at every stage without them having to chase.

    Reviews most often describe: Full kitchen redesigns with dedicated project management

    • ✓ Designer and project manager assigned as a pair to each kitchen job
    • ✓ Multiple floor plan revisions handled without pressure to lock in early
    • ✓ Kitchen jobs completed on budget with tradespeople coordinated by the team

    location_on 16B Link Drive, Wairau Valley, Auckland

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  • 2

    Moda Interiors North Shore

    ★ 4.9 123 reviews Top5 Score 164 +1
    5★ 117 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 1

    Moda Interiors takes clients from initial design through cabinetry selection and full installation, with designers like Sam, Jane, and Jeff known for working through budget constraints without cutting corners on the finished result. Pricing and timelines are put in writing upfront, and several clients noted the job landed on time and cost exactly what was quoted.

    Reviews most often describe: Budget-conscious clients wanting premium kitchen design guidance

    • ✓ Designers source options that fit budget without reducing finish quality
    • ✓ Full costs confirmed in writing before any work begins on site
    • ✓ Completed kitchen installs finished on time and within quoted price

    location_on 60 Constellation Drive, Rosedale, Auckland

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  • 3

    Kitchen Studio North Shore

    ★ 4.7 105 reviews Top5 Score 158 +1
    5★ 88 4★ 8 3★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 3

    Kitchen Studio pairs each client with a named designer, such as Natasha or Michael, who carries the brief from first home visit through to final material choices, including cabinetry, bench surfaces, tile selection, and appliance placement. Designers here actively problem-solve on budget, finding cost-effective alternatives that still land the look clients originally wanted.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients wanting a named designer from concept to completion

    • ✓ Designer visits your home before drawing up any plans
    • ✓ Budget managed without dropping the extras clients asked for
    • ✓ Issues raised during install are resolved by the wider team

    location_on 40D William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland

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  • 4

    Royale Kitchens Ltd

    ★ 4.9 68 reviews +2 Top5 Score 157
    5★ 66 4★ 1 1★ 1

    Royale Kitchens builds and fully assembles each kitchen in their factory before installation, giving clients a chance to see and adjust their design before a single fitting goes on site. Designer Rachel works with client briefs as specific as a mid-century modern colour palette, while Mathew leads measurement and project delivery, with the team known for returning to add extras after handover.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients who want a pre-install factory review

    • ✓ Kitchens assembled in factory for client review before installation
    • ✓ Designer Rachel translates client mood and style into finished layouts
    • ✓ Team returns post-installation to add requested extras at no fuss

    location_on 728A Beach Road, Browns Bay, Auckland

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  • 5

    Kitchen depot ltd

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    ★ 4.8 65 reviews Top5 Score 155 +4
    5★ 56 4★ 7 2★ 1 1★ 1

    Kitchen Depot gets cabinet installations, drawer reconfigurations, and benchtop supply across the line quickly, including under Christmas deadlines. Staff like Yousif, Fernando, and Melinda coordinate trades and suppliers directly, so clients aren't left chasing separate contractors to bring the job together.

    Reviews most often describe: Flat-pack or fully installed kitchens on tight timelines

    • ✓ Installs and fits out within a few days on-site
    • ✓ Coordinates benchtop suppliers directly so clients avoid separate quotes
    • ✓ Responds to design and layout queries immediately by email

    location_on 224B Bush Road, Rosedale, Auckland

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Before you hire a kitchen renovator on the North Shore

Drawn from 154 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What does a kitchen renovation typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

A basic kitchen refresh with new cabinetry, benchtops, and appliances starts around $15,000 to $20,000. Full mid-range renovations run $40,000 to $80,000, while high-end or large rebuilds can exceed $100,000. Auckland projects, including North Shore, sit at the higher end of these ranges. Cabinetry, benchtops, appliances, and licensed trades are the four main cost drivers.

Which tradespeople on a kitchen project need to be licensed? expand_more

Electrical work must be done by a registered electrician licensed through the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB), and on completion you are entitled to a Certificate of Compliance for that work. Any plumbing, water supply connections, or gas fitting must be carried out by a tradesperson registered with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB), and you can verify both registrations online before signing anything. If walls are being moved or structural changes made, a building consent from your local council is likely required, and your renovator should confirm this at the design stage. A homeowner can legally do basic cosmetic work themselves, but unlicensed electrical or plumbing work is illegal, can void your home insurance, and creates serious problems at the point of sale.

What should a kitchen renovation quote break down specifically? expand_more

A solid quote separates cabinetry supply from installation costs, specifies the benchtop material and brand by name, and states clearly whether appliances are included or priced separately. It should list each trade cost individually, note any consent fees, and set out the process for variations if scope changes mid-project, because one reviewer learned the hard way that paying a final invoice before all work is completed leaves you with little leverage to get outstanding items finished. Where a renovator is managing subcontractors across electrical, plumbing, and joinery, those coordination responsibilities should be explicit in the quote so you know who is accountable if something goes wrong.

What are the warning signs of a kitchen renovator you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –Requesting final payment before all work is completed, including benchtops, door hardware, and finishing details
  • –Leaving site with unresolved defects such as doors that do not close properly or rubble left in garden areas
  • –Failing to communicate clearly once a deposit is paid, particularly around delays or installation problems
  • –Sourcing replacement materials slowly or not at all after installation issues arise, leaving clients waiting months for resolution
  • –Providing a change-of-ownership explanation for poor after-sales service rather than fixing the problem
  • –Giving vague timelines at the outset with no written schedule for when each trade will be on site
What should you ask before hiring a kitchen renovator? expand_more
  • –Is the quote fixed-price, or does it include a variation clause, and what triggers a variation charge?
  • –Which trades are your own staff and which are subcontractors, and are those subcontractors registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) and the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB)?
  • –Who applies for building consent if walls are being moved, and is the consent fee included in the quote?
  • –What is specifically excluded from the quote, particularly appliances, rangehood ducting, and electrical or plumbing connections?
  • –How long will the kitchen be out of action, and what is the written completion date?
  • –Can you see the cabinetry assembled in the workshop before it is delivered, as some North Shore renovators offer this and it lets you catch fit or finish issues before installation day?

Kitchen Renovators ranked 6 to 10 on the North Shore

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    T Brothers Cabinetry Ltd

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    ★ 5.0 57 reviews +5 Top5 Score 155 +3
    5★ 57

    T Brothers Cabinetry crafts fully custom kitchens, including bespoke cabinetry, pocket doors, appliance pantries, and drinks centres, working with unusual constraints like concrete walls and existing layouts that other companies told clients to rip out. Clients can visit the warehouse to walk through their cabinetry set-up before the final door order is placed, giving a chance to confirm the design is right before installation day.

    Reviews most often describe: Custom-built kitchens where bespoke design matters most

    • ✓ Clients can inspect cabinetry in warehouse before final door order
    • ✓ Darren responds to quotes and booking enquiries unusually fast
    • ✓ Install team leaves the site noticeably tidy throughout the job

    location_on 7/7 Marken Place, Glenfield, Auckland

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  • 7

    Refresh Renovations North Shore - Sarah & Jeremy Lowe

    ★ 5.0 32 reviews Top5 Score 152
    5★ 32

    Refresh Renovations North Shore keeps clients across kitchen and bathroom projects informed through daily progress reports and photos, with Sarah leading client communication and Jeremy overseeing scoping and on-site coordination. When unexpected challenges came up mid-project, several clients noted the team worked through them without the client needing to push for answers or chase trades.

    Reviews most often describe: Whole-home renovations where project oversight matters most

    • ✓ Daily photo updates sent to clients throughout the renovation
    • ✓ Jeremy scopes and prices changes to the brief without fuss
    • ✓ Projects completed on time and within the agreed budget
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  • 8

    Oncore Auckland Central - Sarah and Jeremy Lowe

    ★ 4.9 57 reviews Top5 Score 151
    5★ 56 1★ 1

    Oncore Auckland Central steps in as a full coordinator on kitchen projects, sourcing replacement taps, tracking down additional cabinetry, and managing trades when clients are overseas or otherwise unavailable. Jeremy communicates through WhatsApp and photo updates throughout, and multiple clients noted that unexpected mid-project problems were resolved without them needing to intervene.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients renovating remotely who need hands-on coordination

    • ✓ Sources replacement materials and missing supplies during the job
    • ✓ Sends photo updates to keep offsite clients informed throughout
    • ✓ Responds promptly to high volumes of client emails and texts

    location_on 26 Fitzwilliam Drive, Torbay, Auckland

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  • 9

    Neo Design

    ↓ 3
    ★ 4.9 49 reviews Top5 Score 150 -1
    5★ 47 3★ 2

    Neo Design designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke kitchens entirely under one roof, including trial assembly at their premises before painting so clients can verify the design before a single piece goes on site. Wayne, Derek, and the wider team are noted for holding to agreed schedules, and aftercare visits to resolve any post-installation issues are treated as a routine part of the service rather than a favour.

    Reviews most often describe: High-specification custom kitchens built and installed in-house

    • ✓ Full trial assembly completed at factory before on-site installation begins
    • ✓ Designers like Wayne work through functional layout and material choices together with clients
    • ✓ After-installation service visits provided at no charge when adjustments are needed

    location_on 96 Hillside Road, Glenfield, Auckland

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  • 10

    Kitchen Mania - Milford

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    ★ 4.8 61 reviews +2 Top5 Score 150
    5★ 51 4★ 9 2★ 1

    Kitchen Mania draws clients from early idea stage through to a finalised design, with named designers like Anna and Jess known for preparing multiple layout options and working through repeated iterations until the brief feels right. Jess and Anna both bring their own suggestions to the table rather than simply executing what clients ask for, often adding details clients hadn't thought to request.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients who want patient, idea-led design guidance

    • ✓ Designers prepare multiple layout concepts before the client commits
    • ✓ Designers proactively suggest extras beyond the client's original brief
    • ✓ Patient revision process accommodates budget adjustments along the way

    location_on 1 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are the top kitchen renovators on the North Shore chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for kitchen renovators on the North Shore. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 11 August 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for kitchen renovators on the North Shore. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 32. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.