2026 pricing
Kitchen Renovation Costin Toronto & GTA
Typical range $25,000–$50,000 — here is what sits inside it
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A kitchen renovation in Toronto and the GTA typically runs $25,000–$50,000. The spread is wide because two decisions dominate everything else: whether anything moves, and what the cabinet boxes are made of. Below are the four scope tiers we quote, a line-by-line breakdown of a full rebuild, and the five places where cutting actually saves money. Numbers reflect our own 2026 quotes, not a national average. Our kitchen renovation service covers the scope itself.
Kitchen renovation cost by scope tier
Projects above $50,000 are typically beyond our usual scope.
| Scope tier | Cost range | Timeline | Typical inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet & counter refresh | $18,000–$28,000 | 2–3 weeks | New cabinetry in the existing footprint, quartz counters, backsplash, sink and faucet, under-cabinet lighting, paint. Nothing moves, so no permit. |
| Full rebuild, same footprint | $25,000–$40,000 | 3–4 weeks | Strip to studs, new cabinetry and counters, tile or slab backsplash, flooring, pot lights, dedicated circuits, ducted range hood, appliance install. |
| Full rebuild + layout change | $35,000–$50,000 | 4–5 weeks | Everything above plus an island added or moved and the sink or dishwasher relocated — new plumbing rough-in, electrical, permit, and inspections. |
| Add open-concept wall removal | +$15,000–$35,000 | +1–3 weeks | Load-bearing wall opened with an engineered LVL or steel beam, stamped engineer drawings, permit, and floor patching across the new opening. |
Where the money goes in a $25,000–$40,000 kitchen
A full rebuild in the existing footprint, broken out by line. Every line is a range, so a real quote does not land at the sum of the lows or the sum of the highs.
| Line item | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinetry | $9,000–$16,000 | The single biggest line, usually 35–45% of the total. Plywood boxes and soft-close hardware cost more than particleboard and last far longer. |
| Countertops | $3,500–$7,000 | Quartz or porcelain, templated after cabinets are set. Waterfall ends, mitred edges, and a full-height slab backsplash push this up fast. |
| Labour — demo, install, general | $6,000–$9,000 | Demolition and disposal, cabinet setting and levelling, trim, and the project management that keeps trades in the right order. |
| Electrical & lighting | $2,000–$4,000 | Pot lights, under-cabinet strips, island pendants, and the dedicated circuits code requires for the range, fridge, dishwasher, and microwave. |
| Plumbing | $1,200–$3,000 | Sink and dishwasher hook-up at the low end. Relocating the sink means new drain and supply rough-in, which lands at the top. |
| Flooring | $1,500–$3,500 | Engineered hardwood, large-format porcelain, or vinyl plank, plus levelling compound where the subfloor is out. |
| Backsplash tile & install | $1,000–$2,500 | Subway tile at the low end; large-format porcelain or a book-matched slab at the high end. |
| Paint, trim & finishing | $800–$2,000 | Baseboards, casing, crown where it exists, and a full paint finish so the kitchen matches the rest of the floor. |
| Appliance install & incidentals | $500–$1,500 | Hood ducting, panel fronts, levelling, and the small parts that always come up during a hook-up. |
Five places cutting actually saves money
And one place it does not. Ordered by how much they save.
Keep the layout
Not moving the sink, dishwasher, or range is the largest single saving available — $6,000 to $12,000 between plumbing rough-in, electrical, permit, and drawings. If the current layout works, spend that money on better cabinet boxes instead.
Buy your own appliances
Retailer sales and extended warranties beat anything we can pass through. We confirm rough-in dimensions before you order and install whatever you buy.
Choose the slab, not the edge detail
A mid-tier quartz with a standard eased edge looks close to a premium slab from two metres away. A waterfall island end and a mitred 100mm edge add $1,500–$3,500 and are the first things we cut when a budget is tight.
Semi-custom over full custom cabinetry
Semi-custom lines cover most standard runs at 20–30% less than full custom. Full custom earns its cost when you have an awkward wall, a non-standard ceiling height, or a specific millwork detail.
Do not cut the ventilation
A recirculating hood is cheaper by $600–$1,200 and does close to nothing. Duct it to the exterior. This is the saving homeowners regret most.
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Kitchen Renovation Cost FAQ
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Toronto and GTA in 2026?
$25,000–$50,000 for a typical full kitchen. A cabinet-and-counter refresh in the existing footprint starts around $18,000. A full rebuild with a relocated sink, a new island, and a permit lands at the top of the range. Projects above $50,000 are typically beyond our usual scope.
What is the cheapest way to renovate a kitchen?
Keep the layout. Not moving the sink, dishwasher, or range saves $6,000–$12,000 across plumbing rough-in, electrical, permit, and drawings — more than any material downgrade will. After that: buy your own appliances, pick semi-custom cabinetry over full custom, and skip the waterfall island end. Do not cut the ducted range hood.
What percentage of a kitchen budget is cabinetry?
Cabinetry is usually 35–45% of the total, and countertops another 12–18%. Together they are more than half the budget, which is why cabinet construction — plywood versus particleboard boxes, soft-close hardware, full-extension drawers — moves the final number more than any other decision you will make.
Does a kitchen renovation add value to a Toronto home?
Kitchens and bathrooms are consistently the rooms buyers and appraisers weigh most heavily, and a dated kitchen is one of the most common reasons a listing sits. What a specific renovation returns depends on your neighbourhood, the price bracket, and market conditions at the time you sell — ask your realtor for comparables on your street rather than relying on a national average.
Why do kitchen quotes vary so much between contractors?
Almost always three things. First, cabinet specification — particleboard boxes with a melamine finish versus plywood with soft-close hardware is a $5,000–$8,000 difference nobody writes on the front page of a quote. Second, what is excluded: permits, drawings, disposal, levelling, and paint often sit outside a cheap quote and reappear as change orders. Third, whether the low quote assumed the layout stays put. Ask every contractor to price the same written scope, then compare.
How much does it cost to remove a wall between the kitchen and dining room?
A non-load-bearing wall is roughly $1,500–$3,000 including drywall and paint. A load-bearing wall adds $15,000–$35,000 and one to three weeks — engineer drawings to size an LVL or steel beam, a permit, temporary shoring, the beam itself, and floor patching across the new opening. We check the joist direction in the basement during the estimate so you know which one you have before you commit.
Do you charge for the estimate?
No. We measure on site, confirm what your layout and building actually allow, and give you a fixed written price against a written scope before any work starts. If the number does not work for you, there is no obligation and no fee.
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