A custom kitchen is built to your measurements rather than assembled from stock module widths. That matters most in older Cape Town homes, where walls are rarely square and a modular run leaves dead gaps at each end.
The finish drives the price far more than the word "custom" does. The same carcass with melamine doors and with sprayed duco doors can differ by a factor of three. For an overview of full-scope work, see Kitchen Renovations Cape Town.
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- Runs that fill the wall exactly, with no filler panels.
- Cupboard heights set to your ceiling rather than to a standard 2.1 m.
- Appliance housings sized to the appliances you already own.
- Awkward corners used instead of boxed in.
Finishes, Cheapest to Most Expensive
Melamine, then wrap (vinyl-wrapped MDF), then sprayed duco, then solid timber. Wrap and duco look similar in photographs and behave differently over time: wrap can lift at edges near heat, duco can chip but is repairable on site.
Custom Kitchen Prices in Cape Town
| Item | Indicative range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Custom melamine | R5,000 – R7,500 per linear metre | The value end. Durable, limited finish range. |
| Wrap / wood-grain doors | R6,000 – R9,000 per linear metre | Most popular mid-range choice. |
| Sprayed duco / high-gloss | R8,500 – R14,000 per linear metre | Sprayed off-site; colour is unrestricted. |
| Solid timber | R12,000 – R20,000 per linear metre | Species and joinery detail drive it. |
| Full custom kitchen, medium | R110,000 – R220,000 | Cabinetry and installation, tops excluded. |
| 3D design and drawings | R3,500 – R9,000 | Frequently credited against the build. |
| Soft-close, pull-outs, internals | +5% – 20% | Adds up quickly across a full kitchen. |
| Appliance housings | R3,500 – R9,000 each | Ovens, fridges and dishwashers built in. |
These are indicative market ranges, not a quotation. They are compiled from published South African kitchen pricing to give you a starting point for budgeting. They are not the rate card of any company on this platform.
Cabinetry is quoted per linear metre of floor run, and upper cupboards are usually counted separately. Check which the quote means before comparing two numbers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a custom kitchen much more expensive than a modular one?
Less than people expect. The premium is typically 15% to 30% over a comparable modular kitchen, because the material cost is similar and the difference is mostly cutting and labour.
The bigger cost driver is the finish you choose, not whether it is custom.
How long does a custom kitchen take to manufacture?
Roughly three to six weeks from signed drawings, plus installation. Sprayed finishes add a week or two for curing.
Countertops are templated after installation, so allow another one to two weeks for stone.
Do I pay a deposit?
Almost always, usually 50% to 70%, because the material is cut to your measurements and cannot be resold. Confirm what the deposit covers and what happens if you cancel.
Can custom cupboards be fitted to old, uneven walls?
Yes, and that is where they earn their money. Scribing panels to an uneven wall is standard practice on older Cape Town properties.
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