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Word of Mouth kitchen renovators in Travancore receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 592 reviews.
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"Umer was quick and clean. The work appears to be of a good standard and was reasonably priced. Would definitely use..."
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"Mark, Chris & the team renovated my bathrooms, powder rooms and laundry together with other building works...."
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"High attention to detail and thinks about everything before actually doing the work!"
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"Already recommended them to friends and family. That says it all. Great work even better people. Professional,..."
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"I was looking for a handyman who could help repair a flashing and although Ian was fully booked for months, he was..."
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"Iain and Susie were superb in their work and final deliverables were spot on as well professionally handled. Very..."
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"Good website and easy purchase with fast delivery. Good website and easy purchase with fast delivery. "
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"Direct Kitchens were fantastic. They designed and built me the kitchen of my dreams including some fairly major..."
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"They renovated my bathrooms amazing work "
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"Rory and Brandon were great to work with, they listened too what i wanted and brought all together. "
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"Thanks ash for an amazing job on my large project which included resurfacing of my bathroom and kitchen. The finish..."
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"Fantastic company. Quality kitchen and top class workmanship. Customer service was second to none. We've since sold..."
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"I cannot recommend Hum Homes enough! My partner and I purchased an older house to fix up and live in for the..."
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"Nice work, completed in time, friendly staff. Addressed my concerns and were able to start immediately. "
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"Our home extension was done on time, within budget and of the highest quality. Highly recommend Nicon Built"
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"Attai is very experienced and intelligent thinking. He did a lot for my bathroom renovations."
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"Michael was very professional and did an excellent job. His care and attention to detail are noticed. Highly..."
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"Jermey, excellent technician. Attention to detail, thorough with his work. Quality workmanship, professionalism "
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"Service was excellent. thank you. Did both my bathroom renovations and kitchen renovation. Reliable quality service"
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 587 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 10 trust signal responses
Travancore has an unusually strong field of kitchen renovators — 11 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (44% award rate), with 587 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Customer reviews on Word of Mouth put the median kitchen renovator job in Travancore at $32,500, with most landing between $7,375 and $62,000 — 14% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Kensington ($32,500), Parkville ($32,500), Flemington ($32,500). Prices have risen 11% since 2007 (from $27,000 to $30,000 median), averaging 0.6% per year. Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.
With 75% of dwellings being apartments, kitchen renovator projects in Travancore operate under strata rules by default — ask how prospective renovators handle by-law approvals, elevator bookings, out-of-hours noise windows, and multi-storey waterproofing — based on 587 local reviews averaging 4.9/5 stars.
Based on post-service customer responses, 90% would choose their kitchen renovator again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional — a consistent satisfaction pattern across the local provider base. Travancore's kitchen renovator ratings have improved from 4.4/5 (2007) to 5.0/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Travancore generates 32.6 new kitchen renovator reviews per year, running 143% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Our review data points to October as the busiest month for kitchen renovators in Travancore, with January as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Based on 587 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4.0 | $27,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | $15,000 |
| 2010 | 4 | 3.5 | $20,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5.0 | $24,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3.7 | $23,500 |
| 2014 | 17 | 4.7 | $1,200 |
| 2015 | 105 | 4.7 | $400 |
| 2016 | 18 | 4.8 | $260 |
| 2017 | 34 | 5.0 | $950 |
| 2018 | 36 | 4.8 | $23,000 |
| 2019 | 56 | 4.9 | $13,500 |
| 2020 | 80 | 5.0 | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 69 | 4.9 | $14,250 |
| 2022 | 43 | 5.0 | $22,250 |
| 2023 | 42 | 4.9 | $36,000 |
| 2024 | 37 | 5.0 | $35,000 |
| 2025 | 23 | 5.0 | $30,000 |
| 2026 | 17 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Travancore is served for kitchen renovations, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, kitchen renovators in Travancore typically charge between $7,375 and $62,000. This is 14% more affordable than the Victorian average.
According to 10 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 90% of customers would choose their kitchen renovator in Travancore again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, kitchen renovator demand in Travancore tends to peak in October and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Travancore has 587 kitchen renovator reviews on Word of Mouth. PBS Carpentry & Maintenance Services (2026), MW Homes Renovation Experts (2024) and Hero Handyman Services (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 8 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Travancore average is 90%.
Kitchen renovators in Travancore have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 587 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.82 stars.