Kitchen renovation cost in Toronto.

The short answer: kitchen renovation cost in Toronto

In Toronto and the GTA in 2026, most full kitchen renovations land between $45,000 and $90,000. A cosmetic refresh (paint, hardware, new counters, no layout changes) runs $25,000–$40,000. A luxury kitchen — custom millwork, full-height stone, professional appliances — starts around $100,000 and climbs from there.

Project level	Typical GTA range	Timeline
Cosmetic refresh	$25,000 – $40,000	2 – 3 weeks
Mid-range full renovation	$45,000 – $75,000	5 – 7 weeks
High-end / layout change	$75,000 – $100,000	6 – 8 weeks
Luxury custom	$100,000+	8 – 12 weeks

What drives kitchen renovation costs up or down in Toronto

• Layout changes. Moving plumbing, gas lines, or load-bearing walls is the single biggest cost adder — often $8,000–$20,000 on its own. Keeping the sink and stove roughly where they are saves serious money.
• Cabinetry. The largest line item in most kitchens. Stock/RTA cabinets keep costs down; semi-custom sits in the middle; full custom millwork is where luxury budgets go. As cabinetry specialists, this is where we save clients the most.
• Countertops & backsplash. We only work in quartz, quartzite, and natural stone — including full-height stone backsplashes and waterfall islands. Stone runs more than laminate, but it never needs re-sealing like tile grout and it doesn't date.
• Appliances. A standard package vs. professional-grade can swing the budget $10,000–$30,000. Decide this early — it affects cabinet dimensions.
• Electrical & plumbing age. Century homes and 70s-era houses in Toronto often need panel upgrades or pipe replacement once walls are open. A good contractor flags this before quoting, not after.
• Permits. Structural changes need building permits in Toronto. Budget $1,000–$3,000 including drawings — and beware any contractor who suggests skipping them.

What's typically included in a Toronto kitchen renovation

A proper full renovation quote should cover: demolition and disposal, framing and drywall, plumbing and electrical (including ESA inspection), cabinetry and hardware, countertops and full-height stone backsplash, flooring, painting, lighting, and final cleanup. If a quote seems shockingly cheap, check what's missing — that's where the "surprise" change orders come from later.

How to save money on a kitchen renovation in Toronto

• Keep the layout. The footprint you have is the cheapest footprint.
• Choose stone wisely. Quartz gives you the luxury look at a friendlier price than rare quartzite slabs.
• Don't cheap out on the invisible stuff. Waterproofing, electrical, and cabinet hardware are where cheap shows up in year three.
• Get a fixed quote. A detailed written quote protects you from the oldest trick in the book: the lowball bid followed by "unforeseen" extras. Our quotes don't move unless you change the scope.

How long does a kitchen renovation take in Toronto?

Most GTA kitchen renovations take 5–8 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. Custom cabinetry adds lead time (typically 6–10 weeks to manufacture), so we order the day the design is signed — not the day demolition starts. You should receive a written week-by-week schedule before work begins.

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