# Kitchen Renovation Toronto | Toronto Kitchen Renovations: Custom Cabinetry, Islands & Stone Counters for Residential & Commercial | $5M CGL URL: https://wholehouserenovation.ca/kitchen-renovation/ ![Renovated Toronto heritage kitchen with white oak island and Wolf range](/images/misc/toronto-heritage-kitchen-with-white-oak-island-bra.webp) Kitchens · Toronto & GTA · Most Requested # Kitchen Renovation in Toronto: Design-Build Kitchens From Refresh to Full Gut, Priced in Writing First Last updated: November 7, 2026 Tier 1 kitchen refreshes and Tier 2 full kitchen guts with custom cabinetry, islands, stone counters and pro appliances. Typical price $35K-$140K Timeline 4-10 weeks (Tier 2) Coverage $5M CGL Fixed Price Before Design Written scope + hard-cap price before demolition. WSIB. WHMIS 2015. OBC. Written warranty. COI typically within 1 business day. - 22+ years in the GTA - 300+ projects - In-house permits Request a Free Written Quote [#quote-form →](#quote-form) Call (647) 800-3733 [tel:+16478003733 →](tel:+16478003733) Reviewed in 1 Business Day Get a Written Kitchens Quote Reviewed personally by Royce (Roy) S. and Senior PM Nolan K. Thanks, we got your request. We review every request within 1 business day and will call you to book a site visit. - 22+ Years - • $5M CGL + WSIB - • Written Warranty Registered - • 300+ Projects - • COI in 1 Business Day What's Included ## What Our Kitchen Renovation Service Covers A kitchen renovation in Toronto ranges from a cosmetic refresh on the same layout to a full gut with moved plumbing, a new island and a pro appliance package. Our in-house designer settles layout, cabinetry and surfaces early, so the written price holds; one Rosedale client made the island decision in a single meeting. We build custom inset and semi-custom cabinetry on Blum soft-close hardware, fabricate Calacatta marble, Taj Mahal quartzite, Caesarstone quartz or Dekton porcelain counters, and plan Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele and Thermador appliances with the dedicated 20-amp circuits, gas sizing and make-up air they need. Lighting is 3000K, CRI 90+ LED so stone and wood look true. When a wall comes out, an engineer sizes the beam and our Red Seal carpenters install it. Condo kitchens include board approvals, elevator bookings and low-dust practice. Kitchens typically run $35K-$140K, condo kitchens $45K-$140K, and most Tier 2 kitchens take 4-10 weeks. - Custom and semi-custom cabinetry with Blum hardware - Islands, sink and range relocation with proper venting and dedicated circuits - Calacatta, quartzite, quartz and porcelain slab counters - Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele and Thermador appliance integration - Condo approvals, elevator booking and low-dust practice $35K-$140K per kitchen Get My Written Quote [#quote-form →](#quote-form) ![Kitchen renovation in progress with island rough-in and cabinet installation](/images/misc/kitchen-renovation-in-progress-with-new-island-plu.webp) Kitchen renovation in progress with island rough-in and cabinet installation ## What Does a Kitchen Renovation Include? A kitchen renovation in Toronto ranges from a cosmetic refresh to a full gut with moved plumbing, a new island and a pro appliance package. Our in-house designer settles layout, cabinetry and surfaces early, so the written price holds. Kitchens typically run $35K-$140K; condo kitchens $45K-$140K, with board and building-management approvals handled for you. A full kitchen renovation usually includes: - **Layout and structure.** New work triangle, island, and where needed, wall removal with an engineer-sized beam. - **Cabinetry.** Custom inset, semi-custom or flat-panel cabinets on Blum soft-close hardware, with integrated panels for Sub-Zero or Miele appliances. - **Counters.** Calacatta marble, Taj Mahal quartzite, Caesarstone quartz or Dekton porcelain, templated after cabinets are installed, with waterfall edges where you want them. - **Mechanical.** New plumbing runs to an island sink, gas line sizing for a pro range, dedicated 20-amp circuits and a hood with make-up air where required. - **Lighting and finishes.** 3000K CRI 90+ LED under-cabinet and pot lights, pendants, backsplash tile, flooring and hardware. ## Types of Kitchen Renovations ### Tier 1: Kitchen refresh ($18K-$65K) Same layout. New cabinet doors or boxes, counters, backsplash, sink, faucet and lighting. Good for builder-grade kitchens in Markham, Mississauga or Richmond Hill that work but look tired. ### Tier 2: Kitchen to the studs ($35K-$140K) New layout, island, moved plumbing or gas, new electrical and often a wall removed. Takes 4-10 weeks. This is the most common kitchen project in older Toronto homes. ### Condo kitchen ($45K-$140K) Same scope as Tier 2 with board approval, elevator bookings, building work hours and dust control. Plumbing locations are often fixed by the building’s risers, so the design works with them. ### Luxury kitchen Calacatta islands, Wolf ranges, Sub-Zero columns and rift white oak. See luxury renovation [/luxury-renovation/ →](/luxury-renovation/) for whole-floor luxury scopes. ## How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Toronto? | Kitchen scope | Typical range | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | Refresh, same layout | $18K-$65K | 3-6 weeks | | Full gut, new layout + island | $35K-$140K | 4-10 weeks | | Condo kitchen gut | $45K-$140K | 4-10 weeks | | Luxury kitchen with pro appliances | $100K+ | 8-12 weeks | | What drives cost | Lower | Higher | | --- | --- | --- | | Cabinetry | Semi-custom shaker | Custom inset, rift oak | | Counters | Quartz | Calacatta or quartzite slabs | | Appliances | Standard package | Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele, Thermador | | Layout | Same footprint | Moved plumbing, gas or walls | For full tier details see the Toronto renovation cost guide [/cost/ →](/cost/) . ## When Is It Time to Renovate Your Kitchen? - Cabinet boxes are swollen around the sink or dishwasher. - You cook around a layout instead of in it. - Counters, outlets or lighting cannot handle how you live now. - You plan to sell in a few years. Kitchens are one of the renovations buyers notice most. - The rest of the house needs work too, in which case a whole house renovation [/whole-house-renovation/ →](/whole-house-renovation/) may cost less overall. ## Kitchen Renovation vs Refacing vs DIY | Option | Cost | Best when | | --- | --- | --- | | DIY cosmetic updates | Lowest | Paint, hardware and lighting only | | Refacing (new doors on old boxes) | Low | Boxes are sound and layout works | | Tier 1 refresh | $18K-$65K | Layout works, finishes do not | | Tier 2 full renovation | $35K-$140K | Layout, plumbing or electrical need to change | DIY makes sense for paint and hardware. Once plumbing, gas or electrical moves, a permit and licensed trades are required, and a fixed-price contract from a Toronto renovation contractor [/ →](/) protects you from scope creep. Try combinations of cabinets, counters and floors in our pattern picker [/design/pattern-picker/ →](/design/pattern-picker/) , then request a free written quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) . Pairing the kitchen with a bathroom renovation [/bathroom-renovation/ →](/bathroom-renovation/) often saves on design and mobilization. The Industry Reality ## Why Toronto Kitchen Renovations Go Over Budget Budget killer 1 ### Decisions made too late Cabinet layouts changed after rough-in and counters chosen after templating mean rework, delays and change orders. Most kitchen overruns start in the showroom, not on site. Budget killer 2 ### Old electrical and venting Pro ranges and induction cooktops need dedicated circuits and often a bigger panel. Big hoods may need make-up air. Older Toronto homes rarely have either. Budget killer 3 ### Thin allowances A quote with a $3K counter allowance and a $1K lighting allowance looks cheap until you pick a quartzite slab and real fixtures. ### The Whole House Renovation Fix Layout, cabinetry, counters and appliances settled with our designer before the price is locked. Electrical load and venting checked in design. Allowances written at realistic numbers, so the final cost matches the contract. Transparent Pricing ## How Much Does Kitchen Renovation Cost in Toronto? Typical range: **$35K-$140K** per kitchen. Condo kitchen $45K-$140K. Tier 2 timeline 4-10 weeks. ### Tier 1: Kitchen refresh $18K-$65K Same layout: new doors or cabinets, counters, backsplash, lighting ### Tier 2: Kitchen to the studs $35K-$140K New layout, island, moved plumbing or gas, new electrical, 4-10 weeks ### Condo kitchen $45K-$140K Board approval, elevator bookings, after-hours rules, low-dust practice ### 6-Draw Payment Schedule (Tier 2+) 10% design · 15% permit-ready · 20% demolition · 20% rough-in · 20% substantial completion · 15% deficiency walkthrough. Tier 1 is paid net on completion. 5-8% discovery contingency on Tier 2+ contracts. See the full Toronto cost guide → [/cost/ →](/cost/) Why Whole House Renovation ## Why Choose Whole House Renovation for Kitchen Renovation? ### Designer under the same roof ARIDO-affiliated design means layout and finishes are settled before construction, not during it. ### Pro appliance planning Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele and Thermador packages planned with the right circuits, gas line and make-up air. ### Stone done right Calacatta, Taj Mahal quartzite, Caesarstone and Dekton templated after cabinets, with waterfall edges where you want them. ### Walls out safely Engineer-sized beams and Red Seal installation when the kitchen opens to the dining room. ### Condo-ready Alteration requests, status certificate review, elevator bookings and a COI for the board within 1 business day. ### Realistic allowances Allowances written at real numbers so your finish choices do not become change orders. How It Works ## How Does Our Kitchen Renovation Process Work? Design-build means one team from first visit to final walkthrough. Approval time is planned up front, and you get a weekly call from your project manager. 1. 1 ### Site visit + measure We measure, check electrical capacity, venting routes and structure, and talk through how you cook. 2. 2 ### Written scope + fixed price Kitchen layout scope, allowances and timeline in writing before design starts. 3. 3 ### Design + selections Yasmin O. finalizes layout, cabinetry, counters, appliances and lighting in a few focused meetings. 4. 4 ### Permits if needed Moving plumbing, gas or removing walls usually needs a permit, filed in-house. 5. 5 ### Build Demolition, rough-ins, inspections, drywall, cabinets, templating, counters, backsplash and appliances. 6. 6 ### Walkthrough + warranty Final adjustments, deficiency walkthrough and written workmanship warranty. Typical construction time: 4-10 weeks (Tier 2). Tier 2+ projects pay in six draws tied to these milestones, with no large upfront deposit. Before + After ## Recent Kitchens Projects Across the GTA Real projects, filtered for this service. Drag the slider to compare, or pick a project from the list. ![Whole house renovation Toronto Rosedale after: restored open-plan main floor with original red oak](/images/misc/after-empty-restored-rosedale-heritage-main-floor-.webp) ![Whole house renovation Toronto Rosedale before: dated 1920s heritage main floor with cracked plaster](/images/misc/before-empty-1920s-rosedale-heritage-semi-main-flo.webp) Before After Rosedale Heritage Whole-House Gut 2,400 sqft, full gut, 3 floors · 14 weeks · $287K Restored a 1920s heritage semi with original red oak and a new structural span. Zero change orders; the kitchen island was settled in one design meeting. - - - - View all projects → [/projects/ →](/projects/) Our Work ## Our Kitchens Work Click any image to enlarge. Client Reviews ## What Clients Say About Our Kitchens Work Names are shown as initials and neighbourhood to protect client privacy. > "Status cert, strata approval and building management. These guys handled every form. Finish date hit to the day." JK J.K., Yorkville Toronto · $128K · T2 > "Our 1940s kitchen had a wall in exactly the wrong place. They brought in the engineer, put in a beam and moved the sink to a new island without opening the dining room ceiling twice. The written scope listed every allowance, so we knew where all $96K was going. Done in nine weeks." MT M.T., Leaside Toronto · $96K · T2 > "We wanted a kitchen and main floor that felt like a hotel suite, not a builder upgrade. Calacatta on the island, Taj Mahal quartzite in the bar, Miele and Thermador appliances, and a panel upgrade we did not know we needed until they checked the load. They caught it in design, priced it in the contract and it never became a change order. The finish carpentry is the best in the house." KO K.O., Bayview Hill Richmond Hill · $520K · T3 Plan Your Budget Run the numbers before you call Kitchen & Bath Pattern Picker [/design/pattern-picker/ →](/design/pattern-picker/) Renovation ROI Calculator [/tools/roi-calculator/ →](/tools/roi-calculator/) Got Questions? ## Kitchen Renovation FAQs ### How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Toronto? Kitchens typically run $35K-$140K. A Tier 1 refresh on the same layout starts around $18K. A Tier 2 kitchen to the studs with a new island, moved plumbing and new electrical sits at $35K-$140K. Condo kitchens run $45K-$140K because of board requirements and access. The biggest cost drivers are cabinetry, counters, appliances and whether plumbing, gas or walls move. ### How long does a kitchen renovation take? A Tier 2 kitchen usually takes 4-10 weeks of construction once cabinets and counters are ordered. Custom cabinetry lead times are planned during design so they arrive when the room is ready. ### Do I need a permit for a kitchen renovation? A refresh on the same layout usually does not. Moving plumbing or gas, adding circuits, removing a wall or adding a window typically does. We file and track the permit in-house. ### Can you remove the wall between my kitchen and dining room? Usually. If it is load-bearing, a structural engineer sizes an LVL or steel beam and we carry the new point loads to the foundation. Flush beams hidden in the ceiling are often possible. Our Leaside client's kitchen opened up this way for $96K in nine weeks. ### Will my electrical panel handle new appliances? We check during design. Induction cooktops, pro ranges, steam ovens and Sub-Zero columns can push a 100-amp service past its limit. If an upgrade is needed, it is priced into the contract so it never becomes a change order. ### Can you renovate a condo kitchen in Yorkville or King West? Yes. We prepare the alteration request, review the status certificate, book elevators, follow building work hours and keep dust contained. Our Yorkville condo kitchen and bath came in at $128K and finished on the exact date promised. ### Quartz, quartzite or marble: which counter should I choose? Caesarstone quartz is the most forgiving for busy families. Taj Mahal quartzite gives a natural stone look with good durability. Calacatta marble is the most beautiful and the most delicate, and it etches with acids. Dekton porcelain handles heat best. Our designer will show you full slabs before you commit. ### Can I keep using my kitchen during the renovation? Not the kitchen itself, but we can set up a temporary kitchen with a fridge, microwave and sink connection in another room on most projects. Still have a question? Call the 24/7 line or send your project details. We reply within 1 business day. Call (647) 800-3733 [tel:+16478003733 →](tel:+16478003733) Request a Free Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Keep Exploring ## Related Services ![Primary ensuite renovation in Toronto with curbless shower and floating vanity](/images/misc/toronto-primary-ensuite-renovation-with-curbless-w.webp) ### Bathroom Renovation Primary ensuites, family baths, powder rooms and condo baths with membrane waterproofing and premium fixtures. $18K-$65K [Bathroom Renovation →](/bathroom-renovation/) ![Luxury Toronto kitchen with Calacatta island, Wolf range and rift white oak](/images/misc/luxury-toronto-kitchen-with-book-matched-calacatta.webp) ### Luxury Renovation High-end renovations with Calacatta and Taj Mahal quartzite, Wolf/Sub-Zero/Miele, rift white oak and Red Seal finish carpentry. $400K-$1.2M+ [Luxury Renovation →](/luxury-renovation/) ![Whole house renovation in Toronto with open main floor and white oak island](/images/misc/toronto-whole-house-renovation-open-main-floor-wit.webp) ### Whole House Renovation Multi-room and full-house gut renovations (Tier 3) with structural reconfiguration, new mechanicals and finishes under one design-build contract. $150K-$600K [Whole House Renovation →](/whole-house-renovation/) Nearest service areas: Central Toronto [/service-areas/central-toronto/ →](/service-areas/central-toronto/) Markham [/service-areas/markham/ →](/service-areas/markham/) ![](/images/hero/toronto-heritage-kitchen-with-white-oak-island-bra.webp) Quote requests reviewed within 1 business day ## Ready to Price Your Kitchen Renovation? Tell us about your home or space. We review every request within 1 business day, visit the site and send a written scope with a hard-cap price before any design agreement. Request a Free Written Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (647) 800-3733 [tel:+16478003733 →](tel:+16478003733) - Fixed price pre-design - $5M CGL + WSIB - Written warranty