Cabinetry & Joinery Cost Calculator — NZ

Custom kitchen cabinetry in NZ typically costs $1,500–$3,000 per linear metre, supply and install, depending on substrate, hardware brand and finish. A standard 4–5m kitchen run is commonly $7,000–$15,000+ before benchtops and appliances.

Custom wardrobes and built-in storage in NZ cost $800–$2,500 per linear metre depending on finish and hardware. Sliding-door robes with basic laminate interiors sit at the lower end; walk-in dressing rooms with soft-close drawers and premium finishes sit at the top.

Particle board is the cheapest and least moisture-resistant — fine for dry areas on a budget. MDF machines and paints cleanly, popular for painted-finish cabinetry. Plywood is the most durable and moisture-resistant, common in higher-end kitchens and wet areas. Always ask your cabinet maker which substrate they're quoting, especially for kitchens and bathrooms.

Branded European hardware (Blum, Hettich, Grass) costs more upfront but holds adjustment and soft-close action for decades, vs. generic hardware that can sag or fail within a few years. For a kitchen you'll use daily, it's usually worth it; for a rarely-used wardrobe, generic hardware is a reasonable place to save.

Commercial fit-outs vary hugely in scale, materials, fire-rating and accessibility compliance (Building Code, disability access), so there's no reliable per-metre rate the way there is for a standard residential kitchen. Commercial joiners quote each project individually from drawings and a spec.

Pick the job type, enter total linear metres, and choose a finish tier. The result is a planning-stage range for 2026 NZ pricing — actual quotes depend on your specific layout (islands, corners, and appliance integration cost more than straight runs), hardware choice, and each cabinet maker's rates. Get 2–3 written quotes with the same spec for a fair comparison.