JOINERY PRODUCTION TIMELINE
The following estimated timeframes apply to the production phase of your project
Please note:
End-of-year timelines may exceed the estimates below.
These are approximate durations, as each project is managed on a case-by-case basis.
This is a guide based on our current workload
Last updated: January 2025
fINAL cONSTRUCTION PLANS
The time required to finalise your detailed Construction Plans for signing. Signing can only proceed once all client selections (e.g., handles) have been made and all necessary information has been provided to Gull Design. The below timeframe is standard, however, this process is client-driven.
1 – 2 Weeks
PRODUCTION
Time from when construction plans are submitted to when the project is ready for installation in our factory.
Laminate (colourboard) Projects: 5-6 Weeks
Two Pack Projects: 6–7 weeks
Shaker Style Projects: 7–8 weeks
Veneer & Solid Timber Projects: Additional time required (TBA)
Timeframes for veneer & solid timber projects depend on material type and availability.
POST-INSTALLATION (OTHER TRADES)
The following times start after a standard or “Dry”(if applicable) Installation is completed.
Stone Benchtops: 5 - 7 working days
Solid Surface Benchtops: 5 – 7 working days
Stainless Steel: 10 – 12 working days
Glass Tops & Splash-backs: 10 – 12 working days
A joinery project consists of two key stages:
Design, quoting, and planning
2. Production
To ensure a seamless process, please review the above timeframes and ensure all necessary details are finalised.
STAGE 1: Design & Quote
Below are the steps to creating a 3D Design and comprehensive Quotation for your project.
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Renovation: If you’re planning a renovation, we will meet you on-site to discuss your project and take preliminary measurements. We also welcome you to visit our Showroom at any time to peruse our wide range of display kitchens, materials, colours, and appliances.
Click here to request a Renovation appointment
New Build: If you’re planning a new build, we will host your initial appointment in our Showroom so we can go through your architectural or builders’ plans. We recommend contacting us at any stage during your planning process, but no less than 1 month before the date the roof is due to go on your property.
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Our Design Team will create your 3D concept plans, based on the information gathered at your preliminary meeting.
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We will invite you to our Showroom to view your 3D Concept Plans, during your viewing we will also discuss your colours options and material choices (for example laminate or 2 Pack doors, stone or solid surface bench-tops, material colours etc.). We can also assist with appliance selection and answer any other questions you may have. This meeting should take approximately 1 hour.
What to bring to your Material/Colour consult
At the very least, please bring either a tile or flooring sample to your consult as this will form the basis of your colour and material choices. You should also bring any clippings, photos, or ideas you would like incorporated into your design.
Having trouble with your Design Choices?
If you’re having trouble deciding on an overall theme or decide on a tile or flooring choice, our Interior Design Team can assist with these decisions and much more. Services include lighting & lighting plans, soft furnishings, artwork, custom furniture design etc.
For more details or to book an Interior Design Consultation, please visit gulldesign.com.au/interior-design
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Once you are happy with your concept plans, we will create a quotation, based on your individual requirements.
Please note that quotes are unique and customised for each Project.
We will generate your quote as quickly as possible however in some cases quotes can take up to 10 business days.
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Once your Quotation is completed, we will send a copy for you to review.
Your Quotation may include several options for you to decide on, in addition, you may wish to request alterations to your initial quote.
Feel free to reply to us with any requested changes or make an appointment to discuss your quotation in more detail.
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Once you are happy with your quote, let us know so we can send through the following information:
Final Gull Design Quote for signing
Gull Design Contract for signing
Gull Design Deposit Invoice for Payment
QBCC Document for signing & QBCC Insurance Payment (if your total quote exceeds $3,300).
Please note: The QBCC contract and Insurance Payment are QBCC requirements and are designed to protect you, the consumer, for more information please visit the QBCC Website.
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Some aspects of your installation may require a Dry installation, these include:
Stainless Steel
Glass Tops & Splash-backs
Stone Tops
Two Pack Painted Doors
Dry Installation is where your cabinetry is installed with some items unfinished, such as doors yet to be painted, and prior to stone, glass and other materials being cut to size.
This process ensures a correct fit for your final product however does add additional time to your project once the Gull Design installation stage has been completed.
The following aspects of your project will begin with their respective Trades after Gull Design has completed our installation.
Please see the Lead Times section at the top of this webpage for more info.
Stage 2: Production & Installation
The below Production & Installation Timeline is a guide to approximately how long your project will take to complete.
Many factors contribute to the time taken to produce your high-quality custom joinery, including material delays, 3rd party trade delays and weather.
Larger projects may be split into multiple stages (i.e. Kitchen & Robes in one stage, Laundry & Vanities in another).
Variations may delay your overall project timeline and will only be initiated once they are signed and returned.
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Before your Project can enter the Production Timeline, you must complete the following steps:
Sign your Quote & Contract
Pay your Initial Project Deposit
Sign QBCC Paperwork & Payment (if required)
Choose materials, colours & handles
Provide appliance specifications to Gull Design including Sinks, Basins, Taps etc.
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Please see the Lead time section at the top of this page for the current Site Measure Lead Time
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Once ALL the above information is received from you, you will be contacted to book a final site measure (if required).
Once your Site Measure is complete, your Final Construction Plans will be completed by a Detailer/Project Manager. You will be required to sign these Final Plans before the project can progress to the Production Stage.
You will be sent an invoice for your Site Measure/Pre-Production Payment; this invoice will be payable in order for your project to progress to the Production Stage.
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The Production Lead Time is the period between ALL the above information being received by Gull Design and when production of your Project will START in our Factory.
Our Production Lead Time can vary (usually between 1 – 6 weeks) depending on how many projects are currently under construction and the stage these projects are at. Your lead time will be advised once you complete your Client Checklist items.
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Production will start at the end of our Production Lead Time and will vary depending on your chosen Joinery material.
Please see the current Production Lead Times noted at the top of this webpage.
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Depending on your project, you may be asked to view your Joinery assembled in the factory for final approval.
At this point you will be sent a Pre-Delivery invoice, this invoice will be payable before your project can be installed.
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We will contact you approximately two to three days prior to your Installation Start Date, to confirm a time for our team to arrive on site. Installation time can vary depending on the size of your project.
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We will email you once our team have completed the installation and performed our final checks, this email will also contain your final invoice.
We ask that you please perform your own final check and let us know via email if anything is not as you believe it should be, please also include a detailed description along with photos that clearly show the issue.
If everything is in order, we appreciate your prompt payment of the final invoice.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about our process or wish to discuss the process in more detail, please don’t hesitate to phone or email our office.