Basic Cabinet Modifications Melbourne for New Appliances
Basic cabinet modifications Melbourne homeowners require are provided by Addison Appliances to support professional appliance installations. In some instances, replacement appliances may differ in size from the previously installed appliances or in some instances the new appliances may require different clearance requirements to the previously installed appliances.
In these situations, Addison Appliances can provide basic, functional cabinet modifications to allow the appliance replacement to be completed correctly.
We do not offer appliance installation services or custom cabinetry. Our role is limited to minor cabinet adjustments that support the replacement of appliances such as rangehoods, built-in ovens, and freestanding ovens.
Where required, we can also provide simple aesthetic filler panel work using white melamine or stainless steel, strictly to achieve a neat and finished appearance around the installed appliance.
Why We Offer Basic Cabinet Modifications
At Addison Appliances, our primary focus is professional appliance installation. Over time, we’ve found that many customers experience difficulties when minor cabinet adjustments are required to complete an installation.
In particular, clients often find it:
Difficult to locate cabinetmakers willing to take on small, one-off jobs
Challenging to secure a cabinetmaker within a reasonable timeframe
Costly to engage custom cabinetry services for minor functional changes
To help avoid delays and incomplete installations, Addison Appliances offers basic, functional cabinet modifications as part of our installation service.
These modifications are practical in nature and are designed to ensure appliances fit correctly and operate as intended. While this work is not intended to be high-end or custom cabinetry, it allows installations to be completed in a clean, safe, and functional manner.
Where appearance is a concern, we can also combine basic cabinet modifications with aesthetic cover or filler panels to help achieve a neat and finished look.
Why Basic Cabinet Modifications May Be Required
Modern appliances are continually evolving. Even when replacing like-for-like, new appliances may:
Be a different height, width, or depth
Require changes to cabinet cut-outs or internal panels
Have altered flue or duct positions (particularly for rangehoods)
Need minor clearance adjustments to meet manufacturer specifications/legal requirements
These differences can prevent a straightforward swap and may require small, practical cabinet alterations to ensure the appliance fits and functions as intended.
What We Do
As part of our installation service, Addison Appliances may provide functional cabinet modifications only as an additional service, including:
Minor trimming or resizing of cabinet openings
Adjusting internal cabinet panels to suit appliance dimensions
Simple modifications to accommodate rangehood flue alignment
Practical adjustments required for built in oven and freestanding oven installations
All modifications are limited to what is necessary to complete the appliance installation.
⭐ Case Study: Dual Fuel Oven & Undermount Rangehood Installation
Client: Livinia Nixon
Livinia Nixon engaged Addison Appliances to install a new dual fuel freestanding oven and an undermount rangehood as part of a kitchen appliance upgrade.
Upon arriving on site, our installation team identified that both appliances would require functional cabinet modifications to ensure correct fitment and compliance with current manufacturer and safety requirements.
Undermount Rangehood Modification
The new rangehood installation required the minimum 650mm clearance from the gas cooktop to the lowest point of the rangehood, in line with current standards.
To achieve this, our team:
Raised the existing rangehood cabinetry to meet the required clearance
Provided white melamine lining to the internal cabinetry
Ensured a neat, functional, and professional finish
These modifications allowed the rangehood to be installed correctly while maintaining a clean internal appearance and full functionality.
Dual Fuel Freestanding Oven Modification
The new dual fuel freestanding oven differed slightly from the previous appliance and required adjustments to the existing kickboard.
Our team:
Carefully modified and restructured the existing kickboard
Ensured appropriate clearances for the new appliance
Achieved a secure and precise fit without altering the surrounding cabinetry
All work was limited to functional modifications only, carried out solely to support correct installation.
Outcome
Both appliances were installed successfully, meeting manufacturer specifications and safety requirements. The functional cabinet modifications ensured a seamless fit while preserving the overall integrity of the existing kitchen.
This project is a clear example of how Addison Appliances combines professional installation expertise with practical, on-site problem solving to deliver high-quality outcomes — without undertaking custom or structural cabinetry work.
What We Don’t Do (and Who Can Help)
To ensure clear expectations, Addison Appliances does not provide:
Custom cabinetry or joinery
Cabinet refurbishments or cosmetic upgrades
Structural alterations to cabinets or walls
Kitchen renovations or redesigns
Coloured, textured, glass, or bevelled timber cabinetry work
We do not have the facilities to manufacture or finish cabinetry in specialised materials or decorative profiles. Where this type of work is required, a qualified cabinetmaker should be engaged prior to installation.
Basic cabinet modifications are provided as a practical solution only and are not intended to replicate custom or high-end cabinetry finishes.
FAQs
Do you modify cabinets as part of installation?
In some instances, yes. We provide basic, functional cabinet modifications where required to ensure correct appliance installation.
What does “functional cabinet modification” mean?
It refers to minor, practical adjustments such as trimming panels, resizing cut-outs, or adjusting clearances. These works are not custom, cosmetic, or structural.
Do you do custom or structural cabinet work?
No. We do not undertake custom cabinetry, refurbishments, or structural alterations.
What if major cabinet changes are needed?
If significant cabinet changes are required, installation may need to be postponed until a cabinetmaker has completed the necessary modifications or customisation to the cabinetry.