Kitchen Renovation Cost Calculator Canada
The Canada-average example on this page is a 180 sq. ft. kitchen: typical about $21,400, planning range $13,300–$28,200 before tax. Estimate kitchen renovation costs in Canada by room size, finish level, cabinetry, counters, layout, appliances and electrical scope.
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Kitchen renovation cost in Canada: scope matters more than the room label
Two kitchens with the same floor area can produce very different budgets. Cabinet quantity and construction, countertop material, appliance allowances, electrical work and layout changes all move independently. Use the calculator as a planning range, then make those allowances visible in every contractor quote.
Price plumbing and layout changes separately
Moving a sink, dishwasher or island can create connected plumbing, electrical, flooring and wall-repair work. For a separate plumbing allowance, use the Canadian plumbing cost calculator, then compare the combined scope against the kitchen renovation cost guide.
Compare the same kitchen, not just the total
Ask each bidder to identify cabinetry, counters, appliances, demolition, disposal, permits, finish allowances and exclusions. A lower total with smaller allowances is not automatically the lower-cost project.
Use the range to price one written scope.
Ask contractors to price the same materials, quantities, preparation, permits, disposal and exclusions. A cheaper total with smaller allowances is not necessarily a cheaper project.
Read the detailed planning guide →Use one scope when you compare kitchen quotes
The Government of Canada advises homeowners to define renovation work in detail and compare estimates using the same specifications. For this calculator, save the room size, finish level, layout choice and major allowances you used, then give bidders the same scope. That makes differences in cabinetry, counters, appliances, demolition, permits, plumbing and electrical work easier to spot.
Official reference: Government of Canada — home renovations ↗. For a longer walkthrough, read the kitchen renovation cost guide.