Plan your North Shore kitchen modification
If retaining the existing splashback, show the distance from it to the appliance opening. A deeper cooktop may need changes that cannot be solved by widening the hole alone. Include the manufacturer’s rear clearance requirements.
Choose a local planning guide
Chatswood: a larger induction cooktop above existing drawers. Gordon: keeping a stone splashback during a cooktop change. St Ives: shortening an island with a finished end. These are planning examples, not claims about every property in the suburb. Use the nearby-area links below for the preparation details that match your job.
Services available for assessment
Cooktop cutouts and enlargements, gas-to-induction changes, sink openings, tap holes, shortening and overhang reduction are assessed individually. Work takes place in suitable existing installations, with the surrounding kitchen and access considered in the quote.
Before you book other trades
Send the new appliance or sink’s installation drawing, current dimensions and photos of the whole benchtop. Highlight joins, cracks, previous repairs and supports. Gas, electrical, plumbing and cabinet work are separate tasks unless specifically included. Confirm the stone scope before coordinating those visits.
Material and finishing considerations
Caesarstone, legacy engineered stone, zero-silica products, porcelain, granite and marble require different assessments. Existing engineered stone work is limited to permitted modifications with applicable controls and notifications. A visible cut edge also needs an agreed finish; factory face repolishing is not promised.
Get a North Shore quote
Include your precise suburb and postcode, preferred timing and access arrangements. Standard cutting starts at $690 + GST per cut and tap holes at $350 + GST. The written quote confirms your actual scope and any travel or access considerations.
Related planning information
Questions, answered.
Which nearby areas can I enquire from?
Start with Chatswood, Gordon, St Ives, or send your suburb and postcode if it is not listed. Availability is confirmed for your address.
Is the service carried out in my kitchen?
Yes, the service focuses on suitable installed benchtops. We assess whether the proposed alteration can be completed in place before accepting the job.
Can you match my existing edge?
The achievable finish depends on the material, profile and access. Send an edge close-up so the likely result can be discussed.