Plan your Northern Beaches kitchen modification
An island reduction should be measured against the actual walkway, including open drawers and door handles. For a cooktop change, photograph the front and rear stone rails so the remaining material can be assessed before booking.
Choose a local planning guide
Browse local guides for Manly, Dee Why, Brookvale, Freshwater, Curl Curl, North Curl Curl, Fairlight, Manly Vale, Balgowlah Heights, Allambie Heights, Beacon Hill, Forestville, Davidson and Elanora Heights, as well as the peninsula suburbs linked below. The guides cover different planning situations, from apartment access and induction upgrades to sink changes and tap-hole layouts. These are preparation examples; appointment availability is confirmed for your address.
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 Northern Beaches 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?
Browse all Northern Beaches suburb links below, or send your exact suburb and postcode if it is not listed. We confirm availability and access before agreeing a work appointment.
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.