#06 · LICENSED TRADES & REGULATED WORK
Moving a sink, adding power points or opening up a wall turns part of a kitchen renovation into regulated work. This page sets out plainly which parts Ivan Bodnar handles himself and which parts go to appropriately authorised specialists.
THE SHORT VERSION
Ivan Bodnar is an independent sole trader and Independent Home Renovation Specialist. He does not claim trade licences or builder registration he cannot verify. Licensed plumbing and electrical work in your kitchen is carried out by appropriately authorised specialists, never by Ivan himself.
WHO HANDLES WHAT
IVAN HANDLES
The initial discussion about how the kitchen needs to work
The on-site assessment of the existing condition, layout, cabinetry, finishes and service access
The free written quotation, prepared after the assessment
Surface preparation and suitable materials for new finishes
Renovation work within his scope, such as cabinetry, tiling, flooring, plastering and painting, as agreed in the quotation
Keeping you informed and taking responsibility for his part of the job
AUTHORISED SPECIALISTS HANDLE
Licensed plumbing: water supply, drainage and any sink or dishwasher relocation
Licensed electrical: power points, circuits, lighting and appliance connections
Structural engineering, where a wall or opening may affect the structure
Architectural design
Asbestos removal
Building certification and any approvals the project requires
WHAT MAY COME UP
Moving the sink, adding a dishwasher, or ageing pipework found once the base cabinets come out.
HOW IT IS HANDLED
A licensed plumber carries out the work. Ivan plans the cabinetry and preparation around it.
WHAT MAY COME UP
Extra power points along the bench, new appliance positions, or under-cabinet lighting.
HOW IT IS HANDLED
A licensed electrician does all electrical work. Ivan does not touch wiring or circuits.
WHAT MAY COME UP
A layout change that means removing or opening a wall.
HOW IT IS HANDLED
Structural engineering and design go to qualified practitioners before anything is quoted on that basis.
WHAT MAY COME UP
Sheeting or materials in an older home that could contain asbestos.
HOW IT IS HANDLED
Work stops in that area. Assessment and removal are left to appropriately authorised specialists.
CHECKED FOR EACH JOB
No two kitchen renovations need exactly the same approvals. Scope, permits, registration, insurance and licensed trade requirements vary from project to project, so they are worked out for your kitchen and not assumed in advance. Contract, insurance and approvals wording is verified for each project.
Reference image: built-in appliances and an induction hob. Connections are confirmed per project with authorised specialists.
RELATED ITEMS
Raise any planned plumbing, electrical or layout change at the assessment so it can be factored into the written quotation.
#02 On-Site Kitchen Assessment
#04 Layout, Cabinetry & Practical Options
