Quick Answer

Kitchen Renovation Cost in Victoria (2026)

Average cost in Victoria

$48,481avg

$18,000 — $110,000

$200 — $450 per sq ft

+12% YoY
13 sources
Updated 3 days ago
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Cabinetry & Hardware

Includes 50% import tariffs on materials

$6,300 — $38,500

35%

Labor & Installation

Skilled trades (Red Seal) and general labor

$4,500 — $27,500

25%

Appliances

Mid-range to premium packages

$2,700 — $16,500

15%

Countertops

Quartz, granite, or premium laminate

$1,800 — $11,000

10%

Electrical & Plumbing

Rough-ins and fixture updates

$1,800 — $11,000

10%

Permits & Design

City fees and professional plans

$900 — $5,500

5%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $5,818 tax$54,299

GST+PST at 12%

📋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

$37,520

$30,016 — $45,024

Based on 13 sources and market data for Victoria. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$43,286

Today

$48,481

Kitchen Renovation in Victoria is 12.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $5,194 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 Victoria

Verified providers
🔨

CVR construction LTD.

1226 Finlayson St, Victoria, BC V8T 2V3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

33 reviews

🔨

Southern Comfort Renovations

2014 Fernwood Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 2Y9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

26 reviews

🔨

Michael Moser Contracting

2828 Rock Bay Ave #212, Victoria, BC V8T 0B8, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

23 reviews

🔨

Flintstones Pro

520 Ardersier Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 1C7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

152 reviews

🔨

MAC Reno Design Build

5285 W Saanich Rd, Victoria, BC V9E 2E8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

93 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

The City of Victoria charges a $100 application fee plus a standard permit fee of 1.4% of the total construction value. For a $50,000 renovation, homeowners should budget approximately $800 for municipal permits.

A full kitchen renovation in Victoria typically takes 8 to 12 weeks for the construction phase. However, the total timeline from initial planning and permitting to final completion often spans 3 to 6 months due to cabinet lead times.

Costs rose by an estimated 10-14% due to a doubling of tariffs on imported cabinetry (from 25% to 50% in January 2026) and a 4.2% year-over-year increase in construction wages driven by a local shortage of skilled trades.

Minor cosmetic refreshes (under $25,000) offer the highest ROI at approximately 113% in the current BC market, while major upscale renovations typically return around 36% of their value upon resale.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 13+ 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: 3 days 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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