Toronto & the GTA

Kitchen Renovation Quotes in Toronto & the GTA

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Communities we cover

We list GTA communities where contractor coverage is available. Coverage expands as more contractors join the network.

  • Toronto
  • North York
  • Scarborough
  • Etobicoke
  • East York
  • Vaughan
  • Richmond Hill
  • Markham
  • Mississauga
  • Brampton
  • Oakville
  • Burlington
  • Pickering
  • Ajax
  • Whitby
  • Milton
  • Aurora
  • Newmarket
  • King City
  • Maple

Local detail

Kitchen renovation in Toronto/GTA: what homeowners should know

Kitchen renovation contractors in Toronto and the GTA

The GTA has one of the deepest contractor markets in the country, which is both an advantage and a problem: there are plenty of capable companies, and it is genuinely hard to compare them. Submitting one detailed project request means the contractors who reach out already know your location, scope and budget range, so the first conversation is about your kitchen rather than qualifying basics.

House kitchens versus condo kitchens

Toronto's older semi-detached and row houses often have long, narrow kitchens at the rear, sometimes with an addition of questionable insulation and a floor that steps down. Opening those spaces up frequently involves a load-bearing wall, an engineered beam and a permit. Condo kitchens across the downtown core, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough and Mississauga are a different discipline entirely: fixed plumbing stacks, no ductwork changes, elevator bookings, restricted working hours, security access for trades and strict debris removal rules. Say which situation you are in when you submit — it materially changes who is a good fit.

What affects kitchen renovation cost across the GTA

Beyond the usual drivers — cabinetry grade, counter material, appliance package, flooring and whether services move — the GTA adds logistics cost. Downtown projects absorb parking, permits for street occupancy and slower material handling. Suburban homes in Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Brampton, Oakville and Whitby usually have larger kitchens, so cabinetry linear footage and counter square footage climb even when the design is straightforward. Multi-unit and rental-property kitchens tend to be scoped for durability and speed rather than custom detail.

Permits and building rules

Structural, plumbing and electrical changes in Toronto typically need permits through the city, and each GTA municipality runs its own process. Condo corporations add a separate approval layer with their own insurance and scheduling requirements. Contractors who work regularly in your building type will know what is required and should factor that time into the schedule they quote.

Common Toronto and GTA kitchen requests

The requests we see most often are condo kitchen updates within a fixed footprint, open-concept conversions in older semis and detached homes, full renovations in recently purchased suburban houses, and cabinet or countertop replacements where the layout already works. Luxury projects with custom millwork and integrated appliances are also common in the western and northern GTA.

The process

How Get Kitchen Quotes Works

We are an independent quote-request service — not a renovation contractor. Here is what happens after you submit your project.

  1. 1

    Tell Us About Your Project

    Complete a quick online request with your kitchen renovation details — location, project type, budget range and timeline.

  2. 2

    We Match Your Project

    Your project information can be matched with suitable kitchen renovation contractors serving your location.

  3. 3

    Compare Your Options

    Speak with contractors, review what each one proposes and decide which option works best for your project.

Why homeowners use us

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Kitchen renovation

Kitchen Renovation Services You Can Request Quotes For

Request quotes for a complete renovation or for a single part of your kitchen.

Fully renovated modern kitchen with island seating and pendant lighting

Full Kitchen Renovation

A complete rebuild of the space — cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting and finishes handled as one project.

Remodelled kitchen with white shaker cabinets and quartz countertops

Kitchen Remodeling

Update the parts of your kitchen that no longer work while keeping the elements that still do.

Navy blue kitchen cabinets with brass hardware

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet replacement, refacing or new stock and semi-custom cabinetry sized to your existing layout.

Custom floor-to-ceiling kitchen cabinetry in a bright kitchen

Custom Cabinets

Millwork built to your exact dimensions for awkward walls, tall ceilings and specific storage needs.

White quartz kitchen countertop with waterfall edge

Countertops

Quartz, granite, porcelain or solid surface counters, templated and installed to fit your kitchen.

Large kitchen island with seating in an open-concept kitchen

Kitchen Islands

Add prep space, seating or storage with an island sized to the traffic flow of your room.

Tiled kitchen backsplash behind a range

Backsplash

Tile, slab or full-height backsplash installation to finish the wall behind your counters.

Wide plank wood flooring in a renovated kitchen

Flooring

Hardwood, engineered, tile or luxury vinyl flooring installed as part of your kitchen project.

Pendant lights above a kitchen island

Lighting

Pot lights, pendants and under-cabinet lighting planned around how you actually use the kitchen.

Modern kitchen with integrated appliances and electrical work completed

Electrical

Outlet relocation, dedicated appliance circuits and panel work handled by licensed trades on the crew.

Kitchen sink and faucet in a compact renovated kitchen

Plumbing

Sink, faucet and appliance rough-ins, including moves when the layout changes.

Freshly painted kitchen cabinets and walls

Painting

Cabinet spray finishing, walls, ceilings and trim as a standalone or finishing step.

Open-concept kitchen connected to a living room

Open-Concept Kitchen Renovation

Removing or opening a wall between the kitchen and living space, including structural review.

Small renovated kitchen with efficient storage

Small Kitchen Renovation

Layout and storage planning that makes a compact kitchen far more usable.

Condo kitchen renovation with modern flat panel cabinets

Condo Kitchen Renovation

Projects planned around building rules, elevator bookings, working hours and shared services.

Luxury kitchen with marble surfaces and custom cabinetry

Luxury Kitchen Renovation

High-end millwork, appliance packages and detailed finishing for a premium kitchen build.

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Inspiration

Kitchen Renovation Before & After

Drag each slider to compare. These are illustrative renovation examples used while we build a gallery of real, permission-cleared homeowner projects — they are not Get Kitchen Quotes customer projects.

Modern Ottawa kitchen with white cabinets and quartz counters after renovation
Dated oak kitchen with laminate countertops before renovation
BeforeAfter
OttawaFull kitchen renovationExample project

Modern Ottawa Kitchen

Dated oak cabinetry and laminate counters replaced with flat-panel cabinets, quartz surfaces and new lighting.

Ottawa, Ontario

Transformed Toronto kitchen with navy cabinets and brass hardware
Dark closed-off kitchen before renovation
BeforeAfter
Toronto/GTAKitchen remodelExample project

Toronto Kitchen Transformation

A closed-off galley kitchen reworked into a brighter room with a longer run of counter space.

Toronto, Ontario

Small kitchen after renovation with efficient cabinetry
Small cramped kitchen before renovation
BeforeAfter
OttawaSmall kitchen renovationExample project

Small Kitchen Makeover

Storage-first layout changes in a compact kitchen: taller uppers, deeper drawers and a slim pantry.

Nepean, Ontario

White shaker cabinet kitchen after renovation
Old wood kitchen cabinets before replacement
BeforeAfter
Toronto/GTACabinets & countertopsExample project

White Cabinet Kitchen

Shaker cabinets, quartz counters and a full-height tile backsplash in a family home.

Mississauga, Ontario

Open-concept kitchen with island after renovation
Closed kitchen separated by a wall before renovation
BeforeAfter
OttawaOpen-concept renovationExample project

Open-Concept Kitchen

A wall between the kitchen and dining room opened up, with a structural beam and a new island.

Kanata, Ontario

Renovated condo kitchen with flat panel cabinets
Original builder-grade condo kitchen before renovation
BeforeAfter
Toronto/GTACondo kitchen renovationExample project

Condo Kitchen Renovation

A downtown condo kitchen updated within building rules, elevator bookings and working-hour limits.

Toronto, Ontario

Bright light-toned kitchen after renovation
Dark heavy kitchen cabinets before renovation
BeforeAfter
Toronto/GTACabinet replacementExample project

Dark-to-Light Kitchen

Heavy dark cabinetry swapped for a lighter palette with under-cabinet lighting.

Scarborough, Ontario

Kitchen island with seating after upgrade
Kitchen with narrow peninsula before island upgrade
BeforeAfter
OttawaKitchen islandExample project

Kitchen Island Upgrade

A narrow peninsula replaced with a full island offering prep space and seating for four.

Barrhaven, Ontario

New navy cabinets and stone counters after upgrade
Worn kitchen cabinets and counters before upgrade
BeforeAfter
Toronto/GTACabinets & countertopsExample project

Cabinet & Countertop Upgrade

Cabinets and counters replaced without moving plumbing or changing the footprint.

Vaughan, Ontario

Luxury kitchen with custom cabinetry and marble surfaces after renovation
Older large kitchen before luxury renovation
BeforeAfter
Toronto/GTALuxury kitchen renovationExample project

Luxury Kitchen Transformation

Custom millwork, integrated appliances and detailed finishing in a larger family kitchen.

Oakville, Ontario

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Cost guide

How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Ottawa and Toronto?

There is no single answer — two kitchens the same size can differ by tens of thousands of dollars depending on scope and materials. Below are the factors that actually move the number, so you can have a more useful conversation with contractors.

Kitchen size

Linear feet of cabinetry and counter space drive material and labour quantities more than anything else.

Cabinets

Stock, semi-custom and fully custom cabinetry sit at very different price points, as does refacing versus replacing.

Countertops

Laminate, quartz, granite and porcelain vary in material cost, fabrication and installation complexity.

Appliances

Appliance packages are often a separate line item and can change the budget significantly.

Plumbing

Keeping the sink where it is costs less than relocating supply and drain lines.

Electrical

Added circuits, pot lights, under-cabinet lighting and panel upgrades all add scope.

Flooring

Whether flooring is replaced, patched or left in place changes both cost and schedule.

Structural changes

Removing a wall may require engineering, a beam and a permit.

Labour

Trade availability and the number of trades involved affect pricing and timelines.

Materials

Tile, hardware, sinks, faucets and finishing details add up across the whole project.

Design complexity

Custom millwork, integrated appliances and detailed finishing take more shop and site time.

Toronto & the GTA

In Toronto, semi-detached and row houses in the older core often have narrow kitchens, knob-and-tube remnants or load-bearing walls that limit an open-concept plan without engineering. Condo kitchens across the downtown core, North York and Mississauga come with their own constraints: elevator bookings, working-hour restrictions, approvals from the corporation and limited parking for material deliveries — all of which contractors factor into their quotes. Suburban GTA homes in Vaughan, Markham or Oakville tend to have larger footprints, which increases cabinetry and counter quantities.

Any figures you see online are general market commentary, not a quote. Actual costs vary by project, materials, site conditions and contractor. The reliable way to get a real number is a written quote based on your own kitchen.

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