Quick Answer

Kitchen Renovation Cost in Montreal (2026)

Average cost in Montreal

$42,893avg

$15,000 — $85,000

$250 — $500 per sq ft

+5.5% YoY
12 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Quebec

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Cabinetry & Hardware

Custom or semi-custom units

$5,250 — $29,750

35%

Labor & Installation

General contractor and trades

$3,750 — $21,250

25%

Appliances

Mid-to-high end kitchen suite

$2,250 — $12,750

15%

Countertops

Quartz, granite, or stone

$1,800 — $10,200

12%

Plumbing & Electrical

Rough-ins and fixture install

$1,200 — $6,800

8%

Flooring & Lighting

Tile/hardwood and fixtures

$750 — $4,250

5%

🧾GST+QST (14.98%) — Quebec
Base cost + $6,425 tax$49,318

GST+QST at 14.98%

📋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

$32,480

$25,984 — $38,976

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$40,656

Today

$42,893

Kitchen Renovation in Montreal is 5.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $2,236 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 Montreal

Verified providers
🔨

Rénovation Centrale , Central Renovation

1255 R. du Square-Phillips Suite 412, Montreal, QC H3B 3G1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

228 reviews

🔨

Universal Renovations inc

2353 Rue John Campbell, LaSalle, QC H8N 1C5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

63 reviews

🔨

DCR Renovation & Construction Montreal

3422 Bd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

587 reviews

🔨

RénoAssistance - service de référence d'entrepreneurs en rénovation

400 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest O, Montreal, QC H3A 1L4, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

170 reviews

🔨

RÉNO M3

8896 Rue Lajeunesse, Montréal, QC H2M 1R6, Canada

4.6
★★★★½

58 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

In 2026, permit fees are calculated at $9.80 for every $1,000 of projected work value, with a minimum fee of $167.40 for residential buildings.

No, a permit is generally not required for aesthetic work such as replacing cabinets, counters, or sinks, as long as you are not moving walls, changing the plumbing layout, or affecting the structure.

For 2026, the average cost ranges from $250 to $500 per square foot. Cosmetic updates can be as low as $100/sq ft, while luxury structural remodels can exceed $800/sq ft.

A well-executed kitchen renovation in the Montreal market typically recoups between 60% and 80% of its cost in added property value.

📊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: 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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