Kitchen renovation in Montreal.

A mid range kitchen renovation in Montreal typically runs C$48,000 to C$92,000 all in. Costs vary 15 to 30 percent based on finish tier, scope, and layout complexity.

Plan for 8 to 14 weeks on site for a mid range kitchen renovation. Add 2 to 4 weeks upfront for design, permits, and material ordering. Rushed timelines hurt quality.

Cabinet supply and install, countertops with template and fabrication, backsplash tile, plumbing rough in, electrical rework, lighting, appliance install, and flooring.

The three highest return upgrades are semi custom cabinets in warm wood or painted white, quartz counters with a mitered edge, under cabinet lighting and pendants over the island. In Montreal specifically, duplex and triplex renovations dominate plateau, mile end, rosemont, and verdun. kitchen renovations favor european influenced finishes with slab door cabinets and integrated appliances. bilingual contractor communication is a real competitive advantage.

Structural changes (moving a wall to open the kitchen to the living room) add 15 to 30 percent to the base project cost and require permits plus engineer sign off.

Quebec requires a Regie du batiment du Quebec (RBQ) licence for any construction contractor. Licence categories cover general and specialty trades separately. Contractors must carry professional liability and prompt payment insurance.