Quick Answer

Kitchen Renovation Cost in Hamilton (2026)

Average cost in Hamilton

$54,796avg

$15,000 — $150,000

$125 — $400 per sq ft

+3.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 1 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Cabinetry & Hardware

Semi-custom to custom units

$15,000 — $52,500

35%

Labor & Installation

Licensed trades and general labor

$10,500 — $30,000

20%

Appliances

Mid-to-high end kitchen package

$7,875 — $22,500

15%

Countertops

Quartz or Granite surfaces

$6,300 — $18,000

12%

Design & Permits

City of Hamilton fees and planning

$5,250 — $15,000

10%

Flooring & Backsplash

Tile, hardwood, or luxury vinyl

$4,200 — $12,000

8%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $7,124 tax$61,920

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Cabinet replacement
  • Countertop installation
  • Backsplash
  • Flooring
  • Basic plumbing updates
  • Electrical (lighting & outlets)
  • Labor & installation
  • Demolition & disposal

Typically Excludes

  • Appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher)
  • Structural wall removal
  • Full plumbing rerouting
  • Permits & inspection fees
  • Furniture & decor

Costs assume a standard 100-150 sq ft kitchen. Larger or custom layouts may increase costs significantly.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$35,630

$28,504 — $42,756

Based on 12 sources and market data for Hamilton. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$52,943

Today

$54,796

Kitchen Renovation in Hamilton is 3.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,853 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Kitchen Reno Contractors in Hamilton

Verified providers
🔨

Zzone Homes Inc. - Hamilton Home Renovations & Addition Contractor

390 Dewitt Rd #9, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 4P6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

77 reviews

🔨

Chermark Renovations, Additions, Home Renovation, Load Bearing Wall Removal

Binbrook Rd, Hamilton, ON L0R 1C0, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

55 reviews

🔨

Elite Building & Construction Renovation

40 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2V8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

153 reviews

🔨

Gravity Contractors Ltd Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Renovation Contractor

262 Kenora Ave, Hamilton, ON L8E 3Y3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

74 reviews

🔨

Heartwood Renovations

680 Tradewind Dr Unit #7, Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

111 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Homeowners can expect a return on investment (ROI) of 80% to 100% in the Hamilton real estate market, particularly for mid-range updates that modernize the layout.

Permit fees for residential renovations in Hamilton typically range from $200 to $500, depending on the project value and whether structural, plumbing, or electrical changes are involved.

A standard project takes 6 to 14 weeks. Custom cabinetry fabrication alone often requires 6 to 10 weeks, while on-site construction typically spans 3 to 6 weeks.

Quartz countertops currently cost between $80 and $180 per square foot installed, with premium designer patterns reaching the higher end of that range.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 12+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 1 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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