The northern Coast
This part of the Central Coast has a wide range of homes:
- Wyong and Tacoma — older homes near the river and town centre.
- Tuggerah and Berkeley Vale — 1980s and 90s brick veneer on family streets.
- Wadalba, Woongarrah and Hamlyn Terrace — estates built from the 2000s, mostly single-storey homes on slabs.
- Lake Haven, Kanwal and Gorokan — 1970s to 90s homes around the lake.
- Mardi and Warnervale — newer growth areas.
Estate kitchens: good bones
Most estate kitchens are already open plan, which saves a lot of building work. What owners usually want to fix:
- Laminate benchtops that have chipped or lifted at joins.
- Cupboards instead of drawers under the bench.
- A small corner pantry that wastes space.
- Not enough power points on the island or bench.
- Builder-grade doors showing wear and swelling near the sink and dishwasher.
A kitchen makeover or partial rebuild keeps the layout and plumbing positions while upgrading the parts families use every day.
Older homes: open them up
Homes around Wyong and Tacoma often have closed kitchens, dated wiring and timber floors. Common work includes:
- Removing a wall to connect kitchen and family room.
- Testing for asbestos before demolition in pre-1990 homes.
- Upgrading the switchboard for induction and extra circuits.
- Replacing old plumbing while walls are open.
Busy young families
Many northern Coast households juggle young kids, long commutes and shift work. Practical requests include:
- A big island for meals, homework and folding washing.
- A drop zone for school bags, keys and mail.
- Easy-clean finishes and handle-free doors at toddler height.
- A walk-in pantry for bulk shopping.
- Durable laminate or porcelain benchtops that survive daily life.
On slabs
Most estate homes are built on concrete slabs. Moving a sink or dishwasher can require cutting the slab for drainage, which adds cost. Keeping wet points where they are is the budget-friendly approach.
Nearby areas
We also work in Ourimbah, Chittaway Bay, Toukley and toward Gosford.
Costs
See the 2026 cost guide and the renovation steps page for timeframes.
Call 02 4307 6053 or send your kitchen details through.
Questions people ask before they commit
Our estate kitchen is only 15 years old. Is it worth renovating?
Many 2000s estate kitchens have good layouts but builder-grade cabinets, laminate benchtops and limited storage. A makeover or partial renovation that upgrades benchtops, adds drawers and improves the pantry often gives good value.
Can a butler's pantry be added to an estate home?
Often. Estate homes frequently have a walk-in pantry or laundry next to the kitchen that can be reworked into a butler's pantry. Where the house is on a slab, adding a sink there needs drainage planning.
What are kitchens like in older Wyong homes?
Homes near the Wyong town centre and around Tacoma and Tuggerah include post-war and 1960s–80s houses with closed kitchens, older wiring and sometimes asbestos. Opening up the kitchen and upgrading services are common.
What does a kitchen renovation cost around Wyong?
As a 2026 guide, estate kitchen makeovers often fall between $12,000 and $22,000, and full renovations between $20,000 and $48,000, depending on size, layout changes and benchtop choice.