London, Ontario

Custom Kitchen in London

Getting custom kitchen priced in London starts here: say what you want to change, share photos of what's there now, and we'll come back with a free, no-pressure quote.

Below is what this kind of project involves around London, and an honest look at what moves the price โ€” no invented flat rates.

Custom Kitchen in London: what to expect

Southwestern Ontario around London carries a lot of older housing, and renovations here routinely open walls onto the past โ€” dated wiring, plaster, and framing that predates modern spans โ€” so good quotes carry honest contingency.

For custom kitchen specifically, the London housing stock is part of the picture: Post-war subdivisions across the east and south ends are full of bungalows well suited to open-plan conversions and basement apartments.

About London homes

London's housing runs from yellow-brick Victorians in Old North and Wortley Village to the ranches and sidesplits that filled Oakridge, Westmount, and the east end after the war. That mix means renovation work here is rarely cookie-cutter: heritage-minded kitchen and bath updates in century homes, full main-floor reconfigurations in post-war bungalows, and basement conversions near Western and Fanshawe aimed at student and rental income.

A lot of London projects start with good bones and dated layouts โ€” closed-off kitchens, a single bathroom serving three bedrooms, unfinished basements with decent ceiling height. If you own one of them and have been sketching a better floor plan for years, tell us what you have in mind and we'll line up a free quote from renovation contractors who work in London every week.

  • Parts of Old North, Wortley Village, and Woodfield fall within heritage conservation districts, so exterior changes there can need approvals beyond a standard building permit.
  • London's signature yellow-brick century homes often carry original plaster, dated wiring, and old galvanized plumbing that should be priced into any major renovation.
  • Post-war subdivisions across the east and south ends are full of bungalows well suited to open-plan conversions and basement apartments.

What affects your London custom kitchen cost

Rather than a made-up number, here's an honest look at what drives the cost of custom kitchen in London:

  • How far the layout departs from the existing kitchen, since moved services multiply trade work
  • Cabinetry construction and finish โ€” painted, wood veneer or specialty doors all price differently
  • Slab selection for counters and full-height backsplashes
  • Structural changes such as wall removal, which add engineering and permits
  • The age of the home โ€” much of London's housing has been standing a long while, and what's found once walls open (wiring, plumbing, framing) is the honest wildcard in older-home renovations.
  • Design depth, from a single layout to full renderings and site supervision

For the full breakdown of what custom kitchen involves, see our Custom Kitchen guide โ€” then request a free London quote for your actual job.

Common questions

Is London inside your service area?
Yes โ€” London is one of the areas we actively quote in, and we take projects from the surrounding communities too. The quote form confirms it against your postal code.
What happens after I submit my London request?
We review the details and photos, ask a question or two if something's unclear, and come back with a scoped quote. You decide from there โ€” no obligation, no follow-up pressure.
Will I need a permit in London?
It depends on the scope โ€” cosmetic updates usually don't, while structural changes, additions and new plumbing or wiring runs typically do. London's building department has the local rules, and the permit path is part of any quote we give, not a surprise partway through.
What makes a kitchen custom rather than just high-end?
Custom means the cabinetry and layout are built for your specific room rather than selected from standard sizes. Boxes are made to the exact wall lengths and ceiling height, so there are no filler panels, and interiors are configured around your storage. High-end refers to materials and appliances; a kitchen can be expensive without being custom, and a modest custom kitchen can fit better than a costly stock one.
Do custom kitchens need building permits in Ontario?
Often, yes. If the design moves plumbing, alters gas lines or removes structural walls, your municipality will require a permit, and wall removals add an engineer's beam design. Cosmetic replacement in the same layout does not. Regardless of permits, the trades are regulated: a Licensed Electrical Contractor for wiring, TSSA-certified technicians for gas, and licensed plumbers for supply and drain changes.

Get your London quote

Tell us what you're planning โ€” one room or the whole home โ€” and get a free quote.