Kitchen renovation costs in the GTA, 2026
These are the ranges behind the calculator. Each one is the median of what several GTA renovation companies publish for that job. Basic, mid-range and premium are what the calculator shows for each finish level: the lower half, the middle and the upper half of the published range.
| Project | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh: keep cabinet boxes, new countertop, backsplash, sink median of 7 companies | $12,750 – $19,000 | $15,750 – $22,000 | $18,750 – $25,000 |
| Small or galley kitchen, full renovation median of 4 companies | $15,500 – $22,500 | $18,750 – $26,000 | $22,000 – $29,000 |
| Typical kitchen (100 to 200 sq ft), full renovation median of 8 companies | $29,000 – $44,500 | $36,500 – $52,500 | $44,500 – $60,000 |
| Large or open-concept kitchen, full renovation median of 3 companies | $55,000 – $77,500 | $66,000 – $89,000 | $77,500 – $100,000 |
| Condo kitchen, full renovation median of 3 companies | $25,000 – $35,000 | $30,000 – $40,000 | $35,000 – $45,000 |
Before HST. Prices checked October 15, 2026.
What adds to the price
- Moving the sink, dishwasher or stove adds about $3,500 – $8,000, plus a plumbing permit of about $200 – $700. Plumbing and gas work is done by a licensed professional.
- Opening a wall to the next room adds about $6,000 – $14,000 for the beam, the engineer's drawing and patching, plus a building permit of about $400 – $1,500.
- Cabinets are the biggest single cost. Stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets are what move a kitchen from the low end to the high end of each range.
- Older homes can hide old wiring, old pipes or a small electrical panel. GTA renovators advise keeping 10% to 15% of the project aside for these.
Do you need a permit?
Usually not for new cabinets, countertops, backsplash and flooring in the same spots. Moving plumbing or gas needs a permit, a wall removal needs a building permit, and new circuits need an electrical (ESA) permit, which the licensed professional doing the work takes care of.
How we work out these numbers
We read the prices that GTA renovation companies publish for each kind of kitchen job, keep only 2026 pages from businesses that do the work, and take the middle (median) of their ranges. Your finish level then places you in the lower, middle or upper part of that range. Every source, with the exact words we quote and the date we read it, is listed under the calculator result.
The calculator gives a budget range, not a quote. Hidden problems, your exact layout, appliances and the finishes you pick change the final price. A free in-home visit gets you a written estimate.