So you’re ready to give your kitchen a fresh new look but wondering how long you’ll be eating takeout and washing dishes in the bathroom sink? Yeah, I get it. Let me break down the real timeline for you.
## The Short Answer (Because I Know You’re Busy)
**Most kitchen facelifts take between 3-7 days.** But here’s the thing – that’s if everything goes smoothly, which honestly, it usually does with experienced crews like the team at Kitcab.
## What Actually Affects Your Timeline
Look, every kitchen is different. Your neighbor’s facelift might’ve taken 3 days, but yours could take a week. Here’s what makes the difference:
### Size Matters (Obviously)
– **Small galley kitchen**: 2-4 days
– **Average family kitchen**: 3-5 days
– **Those massive open-plan kitchens**: 5-7 days, sometimes more
### What You’re Actually Getting Done
Not all facelifts are created equal. Are we talking just new cabinet doors? Or are you going full makeover mode?
**Basic facelift** (new doors, maybe handles): 2-3 days
**The works** (doors, benchtops, splashback, the lot): 5-7 days
## Day-by-Day: What Actually Happens
### Day 1: The Tear Down
This is when things get real. Old doors come off. Handles removed. It looks worse before it gets better – trust the process.
### Days 2-3: The Build Up
New doors start going on. Measurements get double-checked (measure twice, cut once, right?). This is when you start seeing your vision come to life.
### Days 4-5: The Details
Handles, soft-close hinges, all those little touches that make a huge difference. Plus any benchtop work if that’s part of your plan.
### Final Day: The Polish
Final adjustments, cleaning up, making sure everything’s perfect. This is when you get to do your happy dance.
## Real Talk: Can You Still Use Your Kitchen?
Here’s what most contractors won’t tell you straight up – **yes and no**.
You’ll have limited access. Think camping in your own home. You can usually:
– Use your fridge (they work around it)
– Access some essentials
– Make coffee (thank god)
But cooking a three-course meal? Probably not happening.
## How to Speed Things Up (Or At Least Not Slow Them Down)
**Before the crew arrives:**
– Empty those cabinets completely. Like, COMPLETELY.
– Decide on your handles and colors already
– Clear the countertops
– Move the dog’s food bowl (seriously, I’ve seen delays because of pets)
**During the facelift:**
– Let them work. Hovering doesn’t help.
– Be available for quick decisions
– Have a backup meal plan
## The Melbourne Factor
Living in Melbourne means dealing with… well, Melbourne weather. And traffic. And parking. The Kitcab team knows the local game, but still:
– Wet weather might slow exterior deliveries
– Those narrow Victorian-era streets can make access tricky
– Heritage homes sometimes throw curveballs
## What About Repairs or Full Installations?
Quick sidebar – if you need **repairs**, those are usually 1-2 day jobs max. **Full kitchen installations** though? That’s a different beast. We’re talking 2-3 weeks minimum. But that’s a whole other blog post.
## The Bottom Line
A kitchen facelift with Kitcab typically runs **3-7 days** for most Melbourne homes. Yeah, it’s a bit disruptive. Yes, you’ll eat more takeaway than you’d like. But compared to a full renovation that takes months? This is a walk in the park.
And honestly? When you’re making your morning coffee in a kitchen that looks brand new, those few days of inconvenience fade pretty fast.
**Ready to get started?** Give the team a call on 0470 481 135. They’ll give you a realistic timeline for YOUR specific kitchen. No cookie-cutter estimates, just straight talk about what your project actually needs.
Because at the end of the day, knowing what to expect makes everything easier. Even kitchen facelifts.
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