What is a realistic budget for a kitchen renovation in Vancouver, BC?

$34,000 to $56,666 for a mid-range 10 x 12 kitchen in Vancouver, BC, appliances excluded. Budget kitchens start around $22,667; high-end runs $72,533 to $90,666 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 $9,067 to $18,133 in Vancouver, BC versus a full remodel at $34,000 to $56,666, but only if the boxes are sound and the layout stays.

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Vancouver, BC?

In September 2026, a mid-range renovation of a 10 x 12 ft kitchen in Vancouver, BC, with semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters and the same layout, costs $34,000 to $56,666 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.

Vancouver prices run 20% above the Canadian typical figure of $37,800. The regional index of 1.18 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 Vancouver by scope

Vancouver, BC, September 2026, per kitchen
Scope	Low	Typical	High
Small kitchen, budget (stock cabinets, laminate)	$8,337	$11,116	$13,895
Medium kitchen, budget	$13,568	$18,091	$22,614
Medium kitchen, mid-range (semi-custom, quartz)	$34,000	$45,333	$56,666
Medium kitchen, mid-range, layout change	$39,374	$52,498	$65,623
Medium kitchen, high-end (custom cabinets, stone)	$62,846	$83,795	$104,744
Large kitchen, mid-range	$50,667	$67,556	$84,445
Cabinet refacing, medium kitchen	$8,858	$11,810	$14,763
Quartz countertops only, 35 sq ft	$2,945	$3,927	$4,909

Permits in Vancouver

Vancouver: building $217 + $13.90 per $1,000 over $5,000, plus plumbing $282 for up to 3 fixtures. Expect about $1,060 on a typical job. From the city's published schedule.

Labour in Vancouver

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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver

What is a realistic budget for a kitchen renovation in Vancouver, BC?: $34,000 to $56,666 for a mid-range 10 x 12 kitchen in Vancouver, BC, appliances excluded. Budget kitchens start around $22,667; high-end runs $72,533 to $90,666 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 $9,067 to $18,133 in Vancouver, BC versus a full remodel at $34,000 to $56,666, 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.
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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.

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