How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Canada?
In September 2026, a mid-range renovation of a 10 x 12 ft kitchen in Canada, with semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters and the same layout, costs $28,350 to $47,250 before tax and without appliances. Cabinets are about a third of the price, installation labour a fifth, countertops a tenth. Budget kitchens with stock cabinets and laminate run about half; custom millwork and stone push it to 1.6 to 2 times.
Updated 2026-09-02 · Reference ranges, before tax · 14 cited sources
Kitchen cost by scope
| Scope | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small kitchen, budget (stock cabinets, laminate) | $6,919 | $9,225 | $11,531 |
| Medium kitchen, budget | $11,288 | $15,050 | $18,813 |
| Medium kitchen, mid-range (semi-custom, quartz) | $28,350 | $37,800 | $47,250 |
| Medium kitchen, mid-range, layout change | $32,850 | $43,800 | $54,750 |
| Medium kitchen, high-end (custom cabinets, stone) | $52,725 | $70,300 | $87,875 |
| Large kitchen, mid-range | $42,413 | $56,550 | $70,688 |
| Cabinet refacing, medium kitchen | $7,500 | $10,000 | $12,500 |
| Quartz countertops only, 35 sq ft | $2,494 | $3,325 | $4,156 |
Kitchen cost by city
10 x 12 ft, semi-custom cabinets, quartz, same layout. City ranges combine Job Bank median trade wages for the region with published local price premiums. Click a city for its page.
| Scope | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, BC | $34,000 | $45,333 | $56,666 |
| Toronto, ON | $31,583 | $42,111 | $52,639 |
| Mississauga, ON | $31,021 | $41,361 | $51,701 |
| Montréal, QC | $30,786 | $41,048 | $51,310 |
| Victoria, BC | $30,150 | $40,200 | $50,250 |
| Québec City, QC | $29,419 | $39,225 | $49,031 |
| Kelowna, BC | $29,222 | $38,963 | $48,704 |
| Hamilton, ON | $29,222 | $38,963 | $48,704 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo, ON | $28,856 | $38,475 | $48,094 |
| Ottawa, ON | $28,322 | $37,763 | $47,204 |
| London, ON | $27,956 | $37,275 | $46,594 |
| Calgary, AB | $27,554 | $36,739 | $45,924 |
| Edmonton, AB | $26,719 | $35,625 | $44,531 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $25,875 | $34,500 | $43,125 |
| Regina, SK | $25,875 | $34,500 | $43,125 |
| Winnipeg, MB | $25,313 | $33,750 | $42,188 |
| St. John's, NL | $24,947 | $33,263 | $41,579 |
| Halifax, NS | $24,694 | $32,925 | $41,156 |
| Moncton, NB | $23,485 | $31,313 | $39,141 |
What drives the price
- Cabinet grade: stock or RTA at $100 to $400 per linear foot, semi-custom $150 to $700, custom $500 to $1,200 or more.
- Countertop material: laminate about $25 per square foot installed, quartz and granite $60 to $130, marble and quartzite $90 to $240.
- Layout changes. Moving the sink, stove or a wall adds $5,000 or more in trades.
- Kitchen size and linear feet of cabinetry.
- Appliances, which are 14 percent of a typical budget and often excluded.
- Local labour and markup: Vancouver and Toronto run 18 to 28 percent above the national average, Edmonton about 12 percent below.
What a kitchen quote should include
- Cabinet manufacturer, grade, door style and linear feet
- Countertop material, square footage, edge profile and cutouts
- Demolition and disposal
- Plumbing and electrical, with the number of new circuits
- Flooring and backsplash with square footage
- Design drawings and who owns them
- Whether appliances are supplied and installed
- Permit and inspections when plumbing or electrical changes
- Payment schedule tied to milestones
Questions to ask the contractor
- Who makes the cabinets, and are they stock, semi-custom or custom?
- Is the countertop price based on measured square footage, and are sink and cooktop cutouts included?
- Are appliances included, and who installs them?
- How are hidden conditions behind walls handled and priced?
- What is the timeline, and how long will the kitchen be unusable?
Frequently asked questions
- What is a realistic budget for a kitchen renovation in Canada?
- $28,350 to $47,250 for a mid-range 10 x 12 kitchen in Canada, appliances excluded. Budget kitchens start around $18,900; high-end runs $60,480 to $75,600 or more.
- How much do kitchen cabinets cost in Canada?
- Stock or RTA cabinets $2,000 to $8,000 for a 10 x 10 kitchen, semi-custom $5,000 to $15,000, custom $12,000 to $35,000 or more, plus installation at $50 to $300 per linear foot.
- How much do quartz countertops cost installed?
- About $57 to $130 per square foot installed in Ontario retailer pricing, $65 to $145 in a 2026 Canadian fabricator index. A typical 35 sq ft kitchen is $2,400 to $4,500.
- Is refacing cheaper than new cabinets?
- Yes. Refacing a medium kitchen runs roughly $7,560 to $15,120 in Canada versus a full remodel at $28,350 to $47,250, but only if the boxes are sound and the layout stays.
Sources
- AJob Bank wages: carpenters (NOC 72310), Government of Canada, 2025-11-19.
- AJob Bank wages: plumbers (NOC 72300), Government of Canada, 2025-11-19.
- AJob Bank wages: electricians (NOC 72200), Government of Canada, 2025-11-19.
- CKitchen renovation costs in Canada, HomeStars, 2026.
- CKitchen renovation cost Canada 2026, Reno Quotes, 2026-05-21.
- CCost of a kitchen renovation, RenoAssistance (Desjardins), 2024-09-12.
- CKitchen cabinet cost 2026, Cuisine Idéale, 2026-03-17.
- BCost to install a kitchen countertop, Home Depot Canada, n.d..
- CCanadian kitchen renovation cost index 2026, Natural Stone City, 2026-06.
- BKitchen installation service, IKEA Canada, n.d..
- ABuilding permit fees, effective January 1, 2026, City of Toronto, 2026-01-01.
- ADevelopment and building permit fees 2026, City of Vancouver, 2026-01-01.
- ABuilding and trade permit fee schedule R2026-02, City of Calgary, 2026.
- ACombien coûte un permis de rénovation, Ville de Montréal, 2026-04-10.
Grades: A government, B retailer or contractor-network data, C cost guide. Ranges are reference estimates for typical scope, not bids, and have not yet been calibrated against observed quotes. Methodology.