| Scope | What It Includes | Typical Range |
| Basic refresh | New doors and drawer fronts, countertops, backsplash, hardware and paint, no layout changes | $10,000 to $25,000 |
| Mid-range full renovation | Full cabinet replacement, stone counters, tile backsplash, new flooring, updated lighting, standard fixtures | $30,000 to $60,000 |
| Renovation with layout changes | Wall changes, semi-custom or custom cabinetry, stone counters, integrated appliances, pot lights | $55,000 to $100,000 |
| Premium custom kitchen | Full custom cabinetry, waterfall islands, high-end stone, open-concept structural work, premium lighting design | $80,000 to $150,000+ |
A typical kitchen in a GTA semi or detached home runs about $45,000 to $75,000: full cabinet replacement, quartz counters, tile backsplash, new appliances, updated lighting, flooring and a minor layout improvement. A single-line quote below $30,000 for that scope deserves very specific questions about what is and is not included. Ranges are before HST.
Cabinetry is usually the largest line item, typically 30% to 40% of the total.
| Cabinet Grade | Installed Cost per Linear Foot |
| Stock: pre-made in fixed sizes | About $200 to $400 |
| Semi-custom: factory-made to order, wider sizes and finishes | About $400 to $700 |
| Full custom: made to your exact specifications | About $700 to $1,400+ |
Configuration matters as much as grade. Floor-to-ceiling uppers, panelled refrigerators, mixed-material islands and complex corner solutions all cost more than a simple run of boxes.
On a typical 30-square-foot countertop, moving from standard quartz to premium natural stone can add roughly $1,500 to $4,000 or more.
Keeping the existing layout costs far less than moving the sink, range or fridge, or removing a wall to open the main floor. Plumbing relocation, rerouted circuits and structural work all add cost you never see in the finished room. Removing a load-bearing wall commonly adds $15,000 to $35,000 for the beam, structural design and permit, depending on span and what sits above.
Often the biggest variable, and often included or excluded without the homeowner realizing how much the total changes.
| Key point: The costs most often missing from a low kitchen quote are the ones you cannot see in the finished room: appliances, permits, design drawings, and licensed plumbing and electrical work. Confirm each is in the number before comparing two quotes. |
Kitchen flooring typically runs about $7 to $20 per square foot installed, with vinyl plank at the lower end and porcelain tile and hardwood higher. On a 200-square-foot kitchen, the gap between standard and premium can reach about $2,500. Flooring is sometimes in the kitchen quote and sometimes separate, so confirm which.
Good kitchen lighting combines well-placed pot lights, island pendants, under-cabinet LED strips and dimmers, all installed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor with an ESA notification. Budget about $3,500 to $8,000 for a complete scope including fixtures, wiring and notification. Lighting is one of the most commonly underbid kitchen items.
Even without layout changes, most kitchens need some work: new supply shut-offs, dedicated circuits for the dishwasher or microwave, updated hood venting or a pot filler. Layout changes raise rough-in costs substantially. Licensed plumbers and electricians are the only legal option, and their costs are sometimes left out of estimates that focus on the visible scope.
Structural changes, new plumbing rough-ins and significant electrical work need approvals:
These costs are real, required and sometimes missing from contractor quotes.
A quote that answers all of these is one you can evaluate and compare. One that does not is a starting position that will grow during the project.
A well-executed kitchen is one of the strongest renovation investments in the GTA. A mid- to upper-range renovation that modernizes a dated kitchen is commonly cited as recovering roughly 60% to 80% of its cost at resale, and you get a better daily life from the day the work is done. In the GTA’s competitive market, the kitchen is one of the most influential factors in buyer perception and offers; dated kitchens tend to draw fewer showings and weaker bids.
Maple Leaf Quality Renos designs and builds kitchens across the full price range, from focused refreshes to premium transformations, throughout the GTA. Licensed trades, full permit management and a detailed, itemized written estimate before any work begins. CGL insured and WSIB compliant, with a written workmanship warranty and financing available through Financeit.
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