How Much Will My Kitchen Renovation Cost in Markham?

Every kitchen becomes outdated or inefficient sooner or later. Maybe your cabinets and countertops are worn and damaged, or perhaps you’re tired of preparing meals in a kitchen that’s just too small and cramped. No matter what the reason, a kitchen renovation is an excellent way to improve the appearance and function of the space and increase the value of your home.

Budget is certainly an important consideration when you’re planning a renovation, particularly if you’d like to completely makeover your kitchen. When you have a realistic idea of Markham kitchen renovation costs, creating a budget that covers every item on your renovation wish list is much easier.

The Average Cost of Kitchen Renovations

According to Home Stars, kitchen renovation costs in Canada range from $13,000 to $40,000 and up, with the average renovation costing just over $30,000. That figure does provide a rough idea of renovation costs, but it’s only a starting point.

Although you may be able to upgrade your kitchen for $30,000, that price range would only cover a basic, no-frills renovation. If you want a unique design with high-end finishes and appliances, your renovation costs are likely to be higher than the average.

So how much can you expect your renovation to cost? If you’re renovating a 100- to 150-square-foot kitchen, keeping the same layout, and using mid-range products and finishes, you might pay between $45,000 to $100,000.

Do you want to tear down walls, use premium finishes and appliances, swap your sink, and stove, or expand the size of the kitchen? You’ll pay considerably more for a top-of-the-line kitchen and may need to budget $100,000 to $300,000 or more. However, if you pay more for your Markham kitchen renovation, you tend to pay for a company that has the experience and knowledge to deliver the best quality product to you.

Location, Layout, and Size – Three Factors That Affect Kitchen Renovation Costs

Kitchen renovations, like everything else, are more expensive in major metropolitan areas like Markham than in small towns. It may cost more to renovate a Markham kitchen, but your renovators are much more likely to have considerable kitchen renovation experience. In fact, the Master Edge Homes design-build team has encountered nearly every kitchen renovation scenario imaginable and can offer suggestions and innovative solutions that will save you money without sacrificing style.

Are you planning to correct an inefficient layout, move appliances, or expand the footprint of the kitchen? Changing the layout of your kitchen or relocating plumbing or electrical lines will increase your costs. You’ll also pay more if you increase the size of your kitchen, whether you borrow space from an adjacent room or build an addition to house your new kitchen. When tearing down walls to make a kitchen more open concept or larger this most likely results in a whole main floor renovation due to the finishes being cohesive.

Other Factors That Play a Part in Renovation Costs

The quality of the finishes and products you select during the design phase can significantly increase the cost of a renovation. For example, solid wood, custom-built cabinets will cost you more than semi-custom cabinets, as will cork or natural stone floors instead of laminate. If you plan to include custom-made elements in your kitchen, like stained glass windows or a built-in breakfast bar, you’ll also see a cost increase.

If you’re not sure which features you’d like to include in your renovation, other projects your renovator has completed may offer some inspiration. The Calming Restoration and A Culinary Dream, two Master Edge Homes’ project finalists in the 2022 Building Industry and Land Development Association competition, are good places to start.

These factors can also affect Markham renovation costs:

• Appliances: When you’re spending thousands on a kitchen renovation, you probably won’t want to skimp on appliances. High-end dishwashers, refrigerators, and ovens do cost a little more, but they’ll last longer and include features you won’t find in less expensive models.
• Supply Issues: Supply chain issues affected many industries during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the building and remodeling businesses. Homeowners and renovators were dismayed to learn that the products they ordered would be delayed weeks or months and would cost more than anticipated. Although we certainly hope we never have another pandemic, we know that supply issues can occur at any time and may increase the amount you’ll need to spend on your kitchen renovation.
• Labour: According to HomeAdvisor, labour accounts for 30 to 35% of the cost of a kitchen renovation. If your renovation involves complex features that can only be built or installed by a master craftsman or highly skilled technicians, labour costs may be even higher.
• Permits: Permit fees can be as high as $500 to $2,000 in some cases.

The price may also increase if the renovators discover an unexpected problem, or your project is a little more complicated than a standard kitchen renovation. Complicated problems always take more time and money to solve. If the design-build team discovers termite damage behind your kitchen walls, or you want to build a two-sided fireplace between the kitchen and family room, you’ll pay more.

Keeping Your Renovation on Budget

Our design-build team works together during every phase of your renovation, from the design phase throughout the entire building process. That collaborative approach makes it possible to identify potential problems before construction starts and devise cost-effective solutions. Anticipating these issues also reduces the need for change orders that will increase the price of the project.

Eager to start your Markham kitchen renovation? Call us or complete our online form to get the process started.