Your kitchen renovation quotation comes from Ivan Bodnar, not a sales desk. He prepares it himself after he has seen the kitchen, checked the existing condition and talked with you about how the room needs to work. The quotation is free and it is set out in writing, so you know what has been assessed and what is included.
A figure given over the phone can’t account for a soft substrate, an awkward service run or a cabinet carcass that won’t take new doors. That’s why Ivan doesn’t quote a kitchen he hasn’t seen.
The quotation follows the free on-site kitchen assessment. There Ivan looks at how you use the kitchen, the layout, cabinetry, finishes and services, and the condition behind them. The appropriate scope depends on that inspection.
Each line in a written quotation should trace back to something checked on site. Four things shape it.
What is being removed, what can be reused and what needs replacing, based on the kitchen as it stands. You can read more on layout, cabinetry and storage options.
Materials are chosen for how your kitchen is used and for what they will sit on, not only for how they look on the day.
Putting new finishes over moisture, an unsuitable substrate or underlying damage can mean avoidable rework, so preparation is written into the scope. See surface preparation and suitable materials.
If plumbing or electrical changes are needed, Ivan coordinates them and an appropriately authorised specialist does the work. The quotation shows where this applies. See who does what.
□ Scope. Does the written quotation match what was discussed and checked on site?
□ Licensed work. Is it clear which plumbing or electrical items an authorised specialist will carry out?
□ Contract, insurance and approvals. These are checked for each project, because permit, registration, insurance and licensed trade requirements vary with the scope.
□ Apartments. In a flat, check owners corporation conditions, access and common property limits early. See apartment kitchen considerations.
□ Questions. Ask about anything that’s unclear before work starts. You’ll find common ones on Kitchen Renovation Questions.
Tell Ivan about your St Kilda kitchen and what isn’t working. He’ll review your enquiry and talk with you about an on-site assessment, and the written quotation follows from that. Phone calls are taken 9:00–18:00, Monday to Sunday.
Ivan Bodnar is an independent sole trader and does not claim builder registration or trade licences. Licensed plumbing and electrical work is carried out by appropriately authorised specialists.
