How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Montreal in 2026?
A turnkey kitchen generally costs between $35,000 and $90,000 in Montreal, and cabinet refacing between $8,000 and $20,000. Here is what explains the gap and how to pick the right budget level.
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In short: in Montreal in 2026, cabinet refacing costs $8,000 to $20,000, a renovated kitchen with new cabinets plus plumbing and electrical work $35,000 to $90,000, and a high-end kitchen with structural changes often exceeds $90,000. These ranges exclude taxes and appliances.
The three budget levels
| Level | Indicative range | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Refacing | $8,000 to $20,000 | Boxes kept; new doors, fronts, panels and hardware; optional counter; 2 to 4 days of work |
| Turnkey kitchen | $35,000 to $90,000 | Demolition, plumbing and electrical to code, custom cabinets, counters, backsplash, lighting, floors and paint; 2 to 8 weeks |
| High-end with structure | $90,000 and up | Load-bearing wall removed, solid wood, waterfall island, integrated appliances, designer; several months |
What moves the price of a kitchen
- Size and linear feet of cabinets: a 10-foot plex kitchen and a bungalow kitchen with an island do not have the same number of doors.
- Cabinet materials: thermofoil, high-density melamine, veneer, solid wood or lacquer, from most affordable to most expensive.
- Counters: laminate, quartz, granite or solid wood.
- Structure: removing a load-bearing wall needs engineer's plans, a beam and a permit.
- Plumbing and electrical: moving the sink or adding circuits costs more than replacing in place.
- The building's condition: a floor to level, cast-iron plumbing, missing insulation in a century-old plex.
What a turnkey quote includes
A serious quote itemizes every line: demolition and disposal, plumbing, electrical, framing if required, cabinets (with material type and hardware), counters, backsplash, floors, paint, permits and cleanup. Beware of a single global price with no detail: that is where extras are born.
How to lower the bill without sacrificing quality
- Keep sound boxes and reface rather than demolish.
- Keep the sink and appliances where they are to avoid moving plumbing.
- Choose veneer or lacquer for fronts and reserve solid wood for visible elements like the island.
- Spend where you see and touch every day: hardware, counter, lighting.
- Have cabinets built locally to avoid delays and fitting costs.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Refacing takes 2 to 4 days in your home after 2 to 4 weeks of fabrication. A turnkey kitchen is delivered 2 to 8 weeks after plan approval, because cabinets are built in the workshop while the site progresses. A project with a load-bearing wall and permits spans 2 to 4 months, including borough delays.
BeforeAfterThis project shows a complete refacing: same boxes, new raised-panel doors, beadboard island and black hardware, counter kept.