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Kitchen Renovations

Kitchen Renovation in Ontario

A full kitchen renovation covers everything from the first layout sketch to the final bead of caulking. Most Ontario projects start with a scope conversation: what stays, what moves, and how far the budget stretches. If the layout keeps plumbing, gas and walls where they are, the work moves quickly. Once you move a sink, relocate a stove or open a wall, the project shifts into permit territory and the schedule grows to match.

Ontario rules are clear on who does what. Electrical work goes through a Licensed Electrical Contractor and gets an ESA inspection. Gas lines for ranges and cooktops are handled by TSSA-certified technicians, and plumbing changes are done by licensed plumbers. Layout changes that move those services, or touch structural walls, typically need a municipal building permit. A good contractor builds those approvals into the schedule instead of treating them as surprises.

People search for this work under many names — kitchen remodel, kitchen refit, new kitchen, kitchen makeover — but the sequence is the same: scope, design, permit, demolition, rough-ins, cabinets, counters, backsplash, finishing. Quotes that follow that sequence, with each stage priced on its own line, are far easier to compare, and they expose gaps in scope before those gaps turn into change orders partway through the build.

What this covers

  • Scope review and measured drawings of the existing kitchen
  • Layout design, including cabinet, appliance and lighting plans
  • Municipal permit drawings and applications where the layout changes
  • Demolition and disposal of the old kitchen
  • Rough-in plumbing, electrical by a Licensed Electrical Contractor and TSSA-certified gas work
  • Drywall, painting, cabinet installation and countertop templating
  • Backsplash tiling, plumbing hookup and appliance connections
  • Final finishing, caulking, hardware and a deficiency walkthrough

What affects the price

  • Whether the layout keeps plumbing, gas and electrical where they are or moves them
  • Cabinet grade — stock, semi-custom or fully custom boxes and doors
  • Countertop material and the amount of cutting, edging and seaming involved
  • Structural changes such as removing a wall to open the kitchen
  • Permit and inspection requirements set by your municipality
  • Appliance choices, since panel upgrades or new gas lines add licensed trade work

Every home is different, so we don’t publish flat prices — the quote is free and based on your actual job.

Kitchen Renovation near you

We take quote requests across Ontario. Local pages:

TorontoOttawaMississaugaBramptonCaledonHamiltonVaughanMarkhamRichmond HillAuroraNewmarketGeorginaWhitchurch-StouffvilleKingOakvilleBurlingtonMiltonHalton HillsOshawaWhitbyAjaxPickeringClaringtonKitchenerWaterlooCambridgeLondonBarrieInnisfilBradford West GwillimburyCollingwoodSt. CatharinesNiagara FallsWellandGrimsbyFort ErieGuelphWindsorKingstonGreater SudburyPeterboroughThunder BayBrantfordBellevilleSarniaWoodstockStratfordOrangevilleCornwallNorth BaySault Ste. MarieChatham-KentOrilliaWasaga BeachMidlandNew TecumsethSt. ThomasKawartha LakesCobourgPort HopePrince Edward CountyQuinte WestLeamingtonOwen SoundBracebridgeHuntsvilleNiagara-on-the-LakeTimminsBrockville

Common questions

Do I need a building permit for a kitchen renovation in Ontario?
Not always. Replacing cabinets, counters and finishes in the same layout usually needs no permit. You do need one when the project moves plumbing, alters gas lines or changes structural walls — your municipal building department confirms the specifics. Separately, electrical work must be done by a Licensed Electrical Contractor with ESA notification, and any gas work by TSSA-certified technicians, whether or not a building permit applies.
How long does a full kitchen renovation take?
Plan on several weeks of on-site work for a straightforward like-for-like renovation, and two to three months when the layout changes and permits are involved. Cabinet lead times often set the real schedule — custom orders can take longer to arrive than the construction itself. Countertops add another gap, since fabricators template after cabinets are installed and return with finished slabs one to two weeks later.
Can I live in the house while the kitchen is being renovated?
Most homeowners do. Expect a stretch with no sink, stove or dishwasher, so a temporary setup — kettle, microwave, a utility sink in the laundry room — makes the middle weeks manageable. Ask your contractor to seal off the work area with dust barriers, keep one clear path through the house, and schedule the water and power shutoffs so they are short and announced in advance.
What should a kitchen renovation quote include?
A complete quote lists demolition, rough-in trades, drywall and paint, cabinet supply and installation, countertop supply and installation, backsplash, and finishing as separate lines, and names who is responsible for permits and inspections. It should state which appliances and fixtures are included and which you supply. Vague single-number quotes make comparison impossible and usually grow once work starts.

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