How much does a kitchen renovation cost in George Town?

A George Town kitchen renovation typically falls between RM 18,000 and RM 92,000. The four bands: cabinet refresh RM 18-28k, mid-tier renovation RM 30-55k, full strip-and-rebuild RM 55-90k, and heritage shophouse kitchens RM 75-92k+ due to lime-plaster materials and conservation-zone permit costs.

What drives variance within a band?

Three factors compound: cabinetry material (built-in plywood RM 850-2,200/lf; particleboard 30-40% cheaper but degrades faster in Penang humidity), countertop choice (porcelain RM 350/lf vs quartz RM 700/lf), and whether structural work like wall hacking or wet-zone tiling is included.

How long does a George Town kitchen renovation take?

Cabinet refresh: 2-3 weeks. Mid-tier: 4-6 weeks. Full strip-and-rebuild: 8-12 weeks. Heritage shophouse work adds 4-6 weeks for MBPP permit handling. Most contractors in George Town book 3-6 weeks ahead; heritage specialists often 2-3 months.

What's the price difference between a heritage shophouse kitchen and a condo kitchen?

Heritage shophouse kitchens cost 25-40% more than equivalent condo kitchens. The premium covers MBPP heritage permits (RM 3,000-6,000), lime-based plaster instead of gypsum (3-5x material cost), and specialist crews who don't damage 80-year-old timber framing.

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