Kitchen Renovation Service
Kitchen Renovationin North York
Willowdale · Bayview Village · Don Mills · York Mills · Newtonbrook
North York kitchens were built as a separate room. Most owners want that wall gone.
Willowdale, Newtonbrook, and the older parts of Bayview Village are full of 1950s–1970s bungalows and back-splits with a closed kitchen and a formal dining room that nobody uses. Don Mills adds mid-century plans with the kitchen boxed into a corner. The job is usually cabinets, quartz, and a beam so the cook can see the living room. North York is 30 to 45 minutes from our shop on the 401, inside our regular area.
Check the 2026 kitchen renovation cost guide and how our renovation process works before you call.
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North York kitchen renovation cost & timeline (2026)
| Scope | 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. |
North York neighbourhoods and what we find there
Kitchen Renovation in Willowdale & Newtonbrook
Bungalows and splits north of the 401. Small original kitchens, one bathroom down the hall, and panels that need a look before a new induction range.
Kitchen Renovation in Bayview Village & York Mills
Larger 1970s–1990s detached homes. Formal dining rooms converted into the kitchen, with room for an island once the wall is checked for load.
Kitchen Renovation in Don Mills
Mid-century houses with the kitchen separated from the living room by design. Opening that plan is the request we hear most, and it almost always needs a permit.
Kitchen Renovation in Lawrence Manor
Post-war and 1960s houses west of Bathurst. Cabinet rebuilds in the existing footprint, and electrical updates before new circuits.
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Kitchen Renovation questions - North York
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in North York?
A kitchen renovation in North York runs $25,000–$50,000. A cabinet-and-counter refresh in the existing footprint starts around $18,000. A full rebuild that moves the sink and needs a permit lands at the top of that range. Projects above $50,000 are typically beyond our usual scope. Opening a load-bearing wall is a separate line, usually $15,000–$35,000.
How long does a kitchen renovation take in North York?
A cabinet-and-counter refresh takes 2–3 weeks. A full rebuild in the same footprint takes 3–4 weeks, and a layout change that moves the sink takes 4–5 weeks. When plumbing or a wall moves, Toronto Building (North York district) permit review adds time before demolition, and we put that in the schedule.
Do I need a building permit in North York?
Yes when a wall is removed or moved, plumbing is relocated or added, new electrical circuits go in, or a basement is finished with a bathroom or a separate unit. Like-for-like replacements in the same positions usually do not need a building permit, though electrical work still goes through ESA. We prepare drawings, file with Toronto Building (North York district), and book every inspection.
Do you charge extra to work in North York?
North York is 30 to 45 minutes from our Mississauga shop via the 401. Where we call the area regular, there is no travel surcharge. Where we quote case by case, the commute is a line inside the proposal, not a fee added after you sign.
Do North York condo kitchens use this page?
No. This page is for houses. A condo kitchen follows the building's alteration rules, elevator booking, and working hours. Start with the condo renovation page and the board-approval guide if the kitchen is in a tower.
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- Phone647-562-4275
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