NOTICE 02 — ST KILDA KITCHENS
A kitchen renovation involves more than one kind of work. This notice sets out which parts Ivan Bodnar handles himself, which parts go to an appropriately licensed plumber or electrician, and which work is not offered at all, so you know who is responsible before anything is removed.
SCOPE AT A GLANCE
IVAN →
Initial discussion, on-site assessment, written quotation and work within his lawful scope.
LICENSED TRADES →
Plumbing and electrical changes, carried out by appropriately authorised specialists.
NOT OFFERED →
Structural engineering, architecture and asbestos removal. These need an appropriate practitioner where required.
Reference photo: exposed wiring in a kitchen under renovation. Electrical work like this is for a licensed electrician.
NOTICE 02 / THE COMPARISON
Each row below is one part of a typical kitchen renovation. Read across to see who is responsible for it. What your kitchen needs is confirmed at the on-site assessment.
OPTION A — IVAN BODNAR
INITIAL DISCUSSION
IVAN — Talks with you directly about how the kitchen needs to work.
ON-SITE ASSESSMENT
IVAN — Inspects the existing condition, layout, cabinetry, finishes and services. Free.
WRITTEN QUOTATION
IVAN — Prepared after the assessment. Free.
PREPARATION AND IVAN’S OWN SCOPE
IVAN — Carries out and oversees his own lawful scope of work.
PLUMBING CHANGES
IVAN — Coordinates. Does not carry out licensed plumbing.
ELECTRICAL CHANGES
IVAN — Coordinates. Does not carry out licensed electrical work.
STRUCTURAL / ARCHITECTURE / ASBESTOS
IVAN — Not offered.
OPTION B — APPROPRIATELY LICENSED SPECIALISTS
INITIAL DISCUSSION
LICENSED SPECIALIST — Not involved: Ivan handles this.
ON-SITE ASSESSMENT
LICENSED SPECIALIST — Not involved: Ivan handles this.
WRITTEN QUOTATION
LICENSED SPECIALIST — Not involved: Ivan handles this.
PREPARATION AND IVAN’S OWN SCOPE
LICENSED SPECIALIST — Not involved: Ivan handles this.
PLUMBING CHANGES
LICENSED SPECIALIST — An appropriately licensed plumber.
ELECTRICAL CHANGES
LICENSED SPECIALIST — An appropriately licensed electrician.
STRUCTURAL / ARCHITECTURE / ASBESTOS
LICENSED SPECIALIST — An appropriate practitioner, where required.
Ivan is an independent sole trader and does not claim builder registration or trade licences.
NOTICE 02 / THE DOUBT
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It is a fair question. The answer depends on the job, and it starts with being clear about what Ivan does and does not do. He does not keep a permanent crew. You deal with him directly, and the parts of the work that need a licensed trade are identified early rather than discovered halfway through.
01 — Discussion. How you use the kitchen, and what feels worn, awkward or short on storage.
02 — On-site assessment. Ivan looks at the existing condition and services, and at whether a layout change would move plumbing or electrical points.
03 — Written quotation. Sets out Ivan’s scope and notes where licensed trades are needed.
04 — Coordination. Appropriately licensed specialists carry out the regulated plumbing and electrical work.
05 — Oversight. Ivan stays directly involved and responsible for his part of the work, including surface preparation and suitable materials.
There is more on this in the guide How a Sole Trader Manages a Kitchen Renovation.
REQUIREMENTS VARY / 01
No inspection can reveal every concealed issue. Moisture, damaged substrate or old services found once cabinets come out can change which trades are needed. See What May Be Behind the Cabinets.
REQUIREMENTS VARY / 02
In St Kilda flats, shared services, owners corporation conditions and limits on changes to common property can affect plumbing and electrical work. Read Apartment Kitchens & Owners Corporation Considerations.
REQUIREMENTS VARY / 03
Scope, permits, registration, insurance and licensed trade requirements differ from project to project. Contract, insurance and approvals wording is checked for each job. See Terms & Important Information.
NOTICE 02 / NEXT STEP
If you are weighing up a kitchen renovation in St Kilda, Ivan can look at the existing kitchen with you, explain the practical options and point out early where a licensed plumber or electrician will be needed. Contact hours are 9:00 to 18:00, seven days. You can also read the main Kitchen Renovation in St Kilda page or the Kitchen Renovation Questions.
