Best Kitchen Renovators on the North Shore
We assessed 20 kitchen renovators on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 792 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 27 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
A kitchen renovation or remodel combines design, cabinetry, benchtops, plumbing, electrical and sometimes structural work. Get a fixed-price contract that itemises each trade, confirm lead times for cabinetry before signing, ask whether the designer and the installer are the same company, 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 #1 Superior Renovations, #2 Moda Interiors, #3 Royale Kitchens, #4 Kitchen Studio, and #5 T Brothers Cabinetry, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Superior Renovations
★ 4.7 194 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1685★ 168 4★ 13 2★ 5 1★ 8Superior 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.
location_on 16B Link Drive, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Moda Interiors North Shore
★ 4.9 124 reviews +1 Top5 Score 163 -15★ 118 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 1Moda 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.
location_on 60 Constellation Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
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Royale Kitchens Ltd
↑ 1★ 4.9 70 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1575★ 68 4★ 1 1★ 1Royale 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.
location_on 728A Beach Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
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Kitchen Studio North Shore
↓ 1★ 4.7 105 reviews Top5 Score 157 -15★ 88 4★ 8 3★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 3Kitchen 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.
location_on 40D William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
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T Brothers Cabinetry Ltd
↑ 1★ 5.0 57 reviews Top5 Score 156 +15★ 57T 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.
location_on 7/7 Marken Place, Glenfield, 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?
Also recommended kitchen renovators on the North Shore
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Kitchen depot ltd
↓ 1★ 4.8 69 reviews +4 Top5 Score 1555★ 60 4★ 7 2★ 1 1★ 1Kitchen 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.
location_on 224B Bush Road, Rosedale, Auckland
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Kitchen Mania - Milford
↑ 3★ 4.8 63 reviews +2 Top5 Score 153 +35★ 53 4★ 9 2★ 1Kitchen 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.
location_on 1 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland
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Refresh Renovations North Shore - Sarah Lowe
↓ 1★ 5.0 32 reviews Top5 Score 151 -15★ 32Refresh 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.
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Neo Design
★ 4.9 49 reviews Top5 Score 149 -15★ 47 3★ 2Neo 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.
location_on 96 Hillside Road, Glenfield, Auckland
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Easy More Renovations Limited
★ 5.0 29 reviews Top5 Score 1485★ 29Easy More Renovations takes on full kitchen redesigns, cabinet refacing, benchtop replacements, and pantry additions, with June spending the first visit understanding how a household actually uses the space before drawing up a plan. Quotes are turned around within 24 hours, Carl's installation is noted for solving problems other companies could not, and multiple clients reported the finished job came in on time and on budget.
location_on 17i Douglas Alexander Parade, Rosedale, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 kitchen renovators listed above hold, at the 27 September 2026 check.
We first assessed kitchen renovators on the North Shore in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Two different businesses have held first place; Superior Renovations has held it since June 2026. Superior Renovations, Moda Interiors, Royale Kitchens and Kitchen Studio have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess kitchen renovators in, the 139 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 1.9% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Scoring method updated. T Brothers Cabinetry returned to the top 5, up from #6. Kitchen Depot left the top 5, down to #6. Easy More Renovations entered the list at #10.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. Kitchen Depot entered the top 5, up from #7. T Brothers Cabinetry left the top 5, down to #6. Refresh Renovations North Shore entered the list at #7.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Superior Renovations. Kitchen Depot returned to the list at #7.
- May 2026
Scoring method updated. T Brothers Cabinetry entered the top 5 at #5. Kitchen Mania left the top 5, down to #6.
- Mar 2026
First check. Moda Interiors #1.
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, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or 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. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.