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How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Hamilton, ON?

In September 2026, a mid-range renovation of a 10 x 12 ft kitchen in Hamilton, ON, with semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters and the same layout, costs $29,222 to $48,704 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.

Hamilton prices run 3% above the Canadian typical figure of $37,800. The regional index of 1.03 blends the Job Bank median wage for carpenters in the region, $32 an hour, with the local market premium published by Canadian cost guides.

Updated 2026-09-02 · Reference ranges, before tax · 14 cited sources

Kitchen cost in Hamilton by scope

Hamilton, ON, September 2026, per kitchen
ScopeLowTypicalHigh
Small kitchen, budget (stock cabinets, laminate)$7,127$9,502$11,878
Medium kitchen, budget$11,630$15,507$19,384
Medium kitchen, mid-range (semi-custom, quartz)$29,222$38,963$48,704
Medium kitchen, mid-range, layout change$33,862$45,149$56,436
Medium kitchen, high-end (custom cabinets, stone)$54,353$72,470$90,588
Large kitchen, mid-range$43,721$58,294$72,868
Cabinet refacing, medium kitchen$7,733$10,310$12,888
Quartz countertops only, 35 sq ft$2,571$3,428$4,285

Permits in Hamilton

Renovation permit assumed at $300; confirm with the city. Expect about $300 on a typical job. Not yet confirmed against the city's schedule.

Labour in Hamilton

Job Bank reports a median wage of $32 an hour for carpenters in this region, against a Canadian median of $32. Contractor billing rates run roughly two to three times the wage once overhead, insurance and profit are added.

What a kitchen quote in Hamilton 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

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.

Frequently asked questions about kitchen in Hamilton

What is a realistic budget for a kitchen renovation in Hamilton, ON?
$29,222 to $48,704 for a mid-range 10 x 12 kitchen in Hamilton, ON, appliances excluded. Budget kitchens start around $19,482; high-end runs $62,341 to $77,926 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 $7,793 to $15,585 in Hamilton, ON versus a full remodel at $29,222 to $48,704, but only if the boxes are sound and the layout stays.

Sources

Ranges are reference estimates for typical scope in Hamilton, ON, not bids, and have not yet been calibrated against observed quotes in Hamilton. Methodology.