Quick Answer

Kitchen Renovation Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$45,760avg

$22,000 — $95,000

$185 — $425 per sq ft

+5.2% YoY
7 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Cabinetry and Hardware

Custom and semi-custom units

$6,600 — $28,500

30%

Labor and Installation

General contracting and trades

$5,500 — $23,750

25%

Countertops

Quartz, granite, or stone

$3,300 — $14,250

15%

Appliances

Mid-to-high end sets

$3,300 — $14,250

15%

Plumbing and Electrical

Rough-ins and fixtures

$2,200 — $9,500

10%

Permits and Design

City of Oshawa fees and plans

$1,100 — $4,750

5%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $5,949 tax$51,709

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

$35,945

$28,756 — $43,134

Based on 7 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$43,498

Today

$45,760

Kitchen Renovation in Oshawa is 5.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $2,262 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 Oshawa

Verified providers
🔨

Dream Construction Studio

430 Finley Ave, Ajax, ON L1S 2E3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

88 reviews

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Paradisaic Building Group

922 Beaufort Ct, Oshawa, ON L1G 7J7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

54 reviews

🔨

Easy Renovation | Bathroom Renovations Oshawa

600 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1J 8M7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

51 reviews

🔨

Classic Kitchens Designs & Renovations Ltd.

560 Laval Dr Unit C600, Oshawa, ON L1J 0B5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

50 reviews

🔨

Henley Contracting Ltd.

Oshawa, ON L1H 1A9, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

50 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 in the Durham Region currently see a return on investment of 72% to 84%, with modern open-concept designs yielding the highest resale value in the Oshawa real estate market.

For 2026, the City of Oshawa building permit fees for residential alterations start at a base fee of approximately $215, plus a rate of $14.50 per $1,000 of construction value.

A standard mid-range renovation currently takes 7 to 11 weeks from demolition to final inspection, largely due to a 4-week lead time for custom cabinetry delivery in Ontario.

Increased demand for energy-efficient induction cooktops and smart-home integration has added an average of $3,500 to appliance and electrical budgets compared to previous years.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 7+ 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: 2 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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