Best Kitchen Renovators in Tauranga
We assessed 18 kitchen renovators in Tauranga and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 552 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 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 in Tauranga
The top 5 kitchen renovators in Tauranga are #1 Facelift Kitchens, #2 Kitchens R Us, #3 Dream Doors, #4 HK Kitchens, and #5 Elite Makeovers, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Facelift Kitchens - Kitchen Renovations Tauranga
verifiedVerified★ 4.9 122 reviews +2 Top5 Score 168 -15★ 112 4★ 8 3★ 2Facelift Kitchens takes on full kitchen replacements, partial cabinet refacing, and clever modifications that save existing cabinetry where possible, giving clients a modern result without an automatic full-strip quote. Tradespeople are coordinated end-to-end, including scheduling external contractors, and post-install issues are resolved promptly even when they fall outside the original scope.
Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting full or partial kitchen renovation
- ✓ After-install issues fixed quickly, even when not their fault
- ✓ Design consultants visit home to propose layouts and colour options
- ✓ Tradesmen arrival notified in advance by text message
location_on The Lakes, Unit 2/2 Rakiraki Way, Tauriko, Tauranga schedule Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat–Sun Closed
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Kitchens R Us Tauranga
★ 4.9 142 reviews +16 Top5 Score 1645★ 131 4★ 8 2★ 1 1★ 2Kitchens R Us coordinates the full trade programme, including tilers, electricians, and plumbers, so clients deal with a single point of contact rather than chasing separate contractors. Designers like Lisa and Amber work through repeated changes of mind, track down material shortages before they become problems, and find quiet solutions when a detail like drawer depth needs rethinking mid-project.
location_on 29 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui
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Dream Doors Kitchens Tauranga
★ 5.0 61 reviews Top5 Score 1555★ 61Dream Doors covers kitchen door replacements, bench and sink upgrades, and full retrofits, making it a practical option for clients who want a new look without replacing everything. Dan coordinates the project from first consultation through to completion, keeping clients updated and accommodating mid-project changes without friction.
location_on SHOWROOM VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT 12/38 Ashley Place, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga
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HK Kitchens
★ 4.9 59 reviews +1 Top5 Score 152 -15★ 53 4★ 5 2★ 1HK Kitchens works through full kitchen renovations, benchtop replacements, and sink and hardware upgrades, with designers like Caleb stepping clients through multiple plan changes as unexpected structural issues emerge. Staff keep clients informed throughout installation, and concerns raised during or after a build are addressed without pushback.
location_on 144 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga
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Elite Makeovers
↑ 1★ 5.0 33 reviews +7 Top5 Score 146 +45★ 32 4★ 1Elite Makeovers coordinates full kitchen renovations, including cabinetry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and flooring, with Regan managing trade scheduling so clients deal with one contact throughout. Projects have come in ahead of schedule and on budget even under supply chain pressure, and the team returns without hesitation to attend to finishing details after handover.
location_on 500 Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga
Before you hire a kitchen renovator in Tauranga
Drawn from 159 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 benchtops, cabinetry doors, and appliances starts from around $15,000 to $20,000. A mid-range full renovation runs $40,000 to $80,000 depending on size and materials. High-end or structurally complex rebuilds can exceed $100,000. Reviews from Tauranga renovators confirm that keeping existing cabinet carcasses where possible can save significant money.
Which tradespeople on a kitchen project need to be licensed? expand_more
Electrical work on your kitchen must be carried out by a registered electrician listed with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB), and you should receive a Certificate of Compliance on completion. Any plumbing, sanitary drain connections, or gas fitting must be done by a tradesperson registered through the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB), which maintains a public register you can search before hiring.
If walls are being removed or structural changes made, a building consent from your local council is likely required, and failing to obtain one can cause serious problems when you sell. Verify every tradesperson's registration before work begins, and never accept verbal assurances alone.
What should a kitchen renovation quote break down specifically? expand_more
A quote should separate cabinetry supply from installation costs, and specify the benchtop material, thickness, and brand so you can compare like for like across quotes. Appliances, trades costs for electrical and plumbing, consent fees, and removal of the existing kitchen should all be listed as individual line items rather than bundled into a single figure. Reviews highlight that a clear variation process matters: you need to know in writing what triggers a price change and how much notice you will receive before extra costs are incurred.
What are the warning signs of a kitchen renovator you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Quotes are given as estimates or ranges rather than fixed prices, with no written variation process explained upfront.
- –Communication drops off noticeably after the deposit is paid, with calls and messages going unanswered.
- –Cabinetry arrives with visible production errors such as incorrect dimensions, chipped panels, or wrong cutouts, and the company is slow to remedy them.
- –Subcontractors are used for key trades without any disclosure at the quoting stage, leaving you unsure who is responsible for defects.
- –Finishing details like gaps, joins, and alignments are resolved with silicone rather than proper joinery, which signals shortcuts in workmanship.
- –The renovator cannot confirm who will obtain compliance certificates for electrical and plumbing work, or dismisses the question.
What should you ask before hiring a kitchen renovator? expand_more
- –Is the quote fixed-price, and what is the written process if scope or materials change during the project?
- –Who carries out the electrical and plumbing work, are they registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) and the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB), and who obtains the compliance certificates?
- –Which parts of the project are handled by subcontractors, and who is your single point of contact if something goes wrong?
- –What is explicitly included in the quote and what is excluded, such as appliances, consent fees, or removal of the existing kitchen?
- –How long will the kitchen be out of action, and what is the contingency plan if materials are delayed?
- –Can you speak to two or three recent clients whose projects are fully completed, not just finished last month?
Also recommended kitchen renovators in Tauranga
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Kitchen Studio - Tauranga
↓ 1★ 4.7 38 reviews Top5 Score 144 +25★ 32 4★ 3 3★ 2 1★ 1Kitchen Studio brings designers like Ambrose, Judy, and Suyin into the home to plan layouts down to the millimetre, covering everything from storage optimisation in small kitchens to integrated stone benchtops and backsplashes. A dedicated coordinator oversees the full schedule of tradespeople, and post-install issues, including supplier problems, are resolved directly without the client needing to chase anyone.
location_on 275 Cameron Road, Tauranga
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Refresh Renovations Tauranga - Sharon Giblett
★ 4.9 24 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 22 4★ 1 3★ 1Refresh Renovations Tauranga puts Sharon in charge of the full kitchen renovation from layout and design decisions through to coordinating every tradesperson on site, keeping the project on track even when material delays or unexpected structural issues arise. Clients describe coming away with a finished kitchen that matched the original plan and budget, with Sharon pre-empting problems before they became the client's concern.
location_on 12b Simpson Road, Papamoa, Tauranga
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Mastercraft Kitchens Tauranga
★ 4.4 34 reviews Top5 Score 138 -15★ 27 4★ 1 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 4Mastercraft Kitchens draws clear praise for the standard of its finished work, with the craftsmanship itself standing out as the most noted outcome from clients. For buyers where the physical result of a kitchen renovation matters above all, that focus on execution is the headline signal to weigh up.
location_on 30 Glasgow Street, Tauranga
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A.One Kitchens & Interiors
★ 4.5 21 reviews Top5 Score 1355★ 15 4★ 3 3★ 2 1★ 1A.One Kitchens designs and installs full kitchens, laundry cabinetry, and bathroom vanities, with designers like Jess and Lukas known for finding storage and bench space that clients assumed wasn't possible in their layout. They stay on schedule, communicate throughout the build, and accommodate multiple design changes during the planning phase without pushing clients to lock in early.
location_on 124 Maleme Street, Greerton, Tauranga
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Creative Kitchens & Interiors
↓ 1★ 4.8 18 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 17 1★ 1Creative Kitchens takes on full custom kitchen design and installation, including main kitchens, sculleries, and minor dwelling kitchens built from scratch to a client's brief. Sean works through the design process with clients from concept to completion, factoring in difficult room shapes and moving timelines without passing that pressure back to the homeowner.
location_on Unit 7/12 Maleme Street, Greerton, Tauranga
About this ranking
What the 10 kitchen renovators listed above hold, at the 4 September 2026 check.
We first assessed kitchen renovators in Tauranga in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking five times since. Two different businesses have held first place; Facelift Kitchens has held it since July 2026. Facelift Kitchens, Kitchens R Us, Dream Doors and HK Kitchens 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
Elite Makeovers returned to the top 5, up from #6. Kitchen Studio left the top 5, down to #6. A.One Kitchens entered the list at #9.
- Jul 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Facelift Kitchens.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. Kitchen Studio entered the top 5, up from #7. Mastercraft Kitchens entered the list at #7.
- May 2026
Scoring method updated. Elite Makeovers left the top 5, down to #6.
- Mar 2026
First check. Kitchens R Us #1.
Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top kitchen renovators in Tauranga chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for kitchen renovators in Tauranga. 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 in Tauranga. 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.