Kitchen Renovations in the GTA, Hamilton and Halton

Plan on roughly $3,000–$8,000 to move a sink into an island, covering the drain, the vent solution, water lines and floor or basement ceiling repairs. Moving a gas range across the room usually adds $800–$2,000 for a new line by a TSSA-registered contractor. The deciding factor is what is underneath: an unfinished basement makes both moves straightforward, while a finished ceiling or slab floor adds opening and patching.

Almost always, but a load-bearing wall needs an engineered beam, a building permit and inspections. Removal typically costs about $10,000–$25,000, including engineering, beam, posts, footings and patching both rooms. Our rule of thumb: if a wall sits under the middle of the joists above or carries a post below, assume it is structural until an engineer confirms otherwise. A wide cased opening or a peninsula often gives most of the open feel for far less.

Choose by layout and lead time, not just price. Cabinets usually take 30–40% of a kitchen budget. Stock cabinets come in fixed 3-inch width steps and ship in one to two weeks; they suit straight runs and rentals. Semi-custom lines add sizes, finishes and organizers and typically take four to eight weeks. Custom cabinetry fits odd walls and tall ceilings at a higher price and longer lead time.

Usually 3 to 6 weeks, from demolition to the day the counters and sink are installed. A moved sink or removed wall pushes toward the longer end. Design and cabinet ordering take another 4 to 8 weeks before that, and we don't demolish until the cabinets are confirmed for delivery. We set up a temporary kitchen with your fridge and microwave first, so you can still prepare simple meals.

We can do both under one contract: measured layout, 3D views, selections and a fixed price. A separate designer makes sense if you want a highly specific look, are combining the kitchen with a large addition, or already have one you trust; we build from their drawings. Our decision rule: if the layout is mostly set and your priority is cost and schedule certainty, design-build is usually faster and cheaper.

Many 100-amp panels in older GTA and Hamilton homes are not. An induction range typically needs a dedicated 40- or 50-amp, 240-volt circuit, and dishwashers, microwaves and fridges each need their own circuits. A load calculation tells us whether the panel can carry them. If not, upgrading to 200-amp service usually costs $3,000–$6,000 plus coordination with your local hydro company.

About one to two weeks after templating, which can only happen once the base cabinets are installed and fastened. Fabricators measure from the actual cabinets, not the drawings, so the slab fits walls that are never perfectly square. Popular quartz colours are usually in stock, while specific natural stone or large-format porcelain can add a few weeks. We schedule templating the day the cabinets are complete.