In Laval, a standard-quality kitchen renovation runs $13,439 to $27,412, prices below the Canadian average (index 89). A budget version starts around $9,407 and premium work reaches $43,859.
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| Line item | Range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Countertops | $1,246 – $2,492 | 13 % |
| Cabinets | $3,115 – $6,230 | 33 % |
| Appliances | $1,869 – $3,738 | 20 % |
| Flooring | $935 – $1,869 | 10 % |
| Backsplash | $498 – $935 | 5 % |
| Plumbing | $623 – $1,558 | 8 % |
| Electrical | $498 – $1,121 | 6 % |
| Demolition | $623 – $1,246 | 7 % |
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| Line item | Range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Countertops | $1,780 – $3,560 | 13 % |
| Cabinets | $4,450 – $8,900 | 33 % |
| Appliances | $2,670 – $5,340 | 20 % |
| Flooring | $1,335 – $2,670 | 10 % |
| Backsplash | $712 – $1,335 | 5 % |
| Plumbing | $890 – $2,225 | 8 % |
| Electrical | $712 – $1,602 | 6 % |
| Demolition | $890 – $1,780 | 7 % |
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| Line item | Range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Countertops | $2,848 – $5,696 | 13 % |
| Cabinets | $7,120 – $14,240 | 33 % |
| Appliances | $4,272 – $8,544 | 20 % |
| Flooring | $2,136 – $4,272 | 10 % |
| Backsplash | $1,139 – $2,136 | 5 % |
| Plumbing | $1,424 – $3,560 | 8 % |
| Electrical | $1,139 – $2,563 | 6 % |
| Demolition | $1,424 – $2,848 | 7 % |
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In Laval, Quebec, a standard-quality kitchen renovation typically costs between $13,439 and $27,412 in 2026 — prices are below the Canadian average, with a local cost index of 89%. Expect around 4 to 8 weeks of work and a 70–80% return on investment at resale. Plumbing lines on exterior walls are a freeze risk — rerouting them inward during a kitchen or bath renovation is the single best durability investment you can make.
Same job in Montreal: $14,043 – $28,644 at standard quality, about 4 % more expensive than Laval on our cost index.
Laval’s kitchens are mostly in 1960s to 1980s bungalows, split-levels and early condos now on their first or second full renovation, which usually means a closed kitchen whose owners want it opened onto the living room. That wall is the fork in the road: renovating the kitchen as it stands needs no permit from the city, moving the wall or the number of rooms does. Québec manufactures much of its own cabinetry, so the melamine-polyester-lacquer-wood ladder is what local quotes are built on, and the North Shore trades that serve Laval price the job on our cost index a notch below Montréal.
Authority: Ville de Laval, "Trouver mon permis"
Guide: Renovating in Québec: licences, taxes, permits and programs (2026)
Kitchen renovations benefit most from careful layout planning before demolition begins. The "work triangle" between sink, stove, and refrigerator should be 13–26 feet total for optimal efficiency. Consider keeping plumbing in its current location to avoid costly pipe relocation ($2,000–$5,000 extra). Choose countertop materials early — quartz and granite have 3–6 week lead times. If you plan to stay in your home long-term, invest in quality cabinetry; if selling within 5 years, mid-range finishes offer the best ROI.
The biggest cost variables in kitchen renovations are cabinetry (30–40% of total budget), countertops (10–15%), and appliances (15–20%). Moving gas or water lines, adding islands with plumbing, or upgrading electrical panels for modern appliances can add $3,000–$8,000. Custom cabinetry costs 2–3x more than semi-custom or stock options.
Pro tip
Save 15–25% by keeping your existing cabinet boxes and replacing only the doors and hardware ("refacing"). This works well when the cabinet structure is solid but the style is outdated.
Laval's housing is mostly post-1960 bungalows, split-levels and early condos now on their first or second full renovation. RBQ-licensed contractors based in Laval and on the North Shore serve it, and on our cost index Laval sits a notch below Montréal.
Laval shares Montréal's cold winters and humid summers. Its flat terrain along the Rivière des Prairies makes some sectors prone to spring flooding and sewer backup, which is why the city requires a backwater valve and why a basement project starts with drainage.
Our 2026 estimate for a standard kitchen in Laval is $13,439 to $27,412: semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, a new appliance package. A refresh with stock cabinets starts near $9,407; custom cabinetry and a new layout reach $43,859.
No, not for renovating an existing kitchen, according to the city’s permit table, even when plumbing or wiring is replaced. A permit is needed if you change the dimensions or number of rooms or touch the structure, for example by removing a wall.
Cabinets, then counters. Melamine or thermofoil, polyester, lacquer and wood doors are the usual steps up in Québec, each with its own price; laminate to quartz is the other big step. Moving the sink or the stove adds plumbing, electrical and often a permit.
Yes, any contractor doing renovation work for a client in Québec needs an RBQ licence in the relevant subcategory, whatever the amount. Check the number in the RBQ register before signing.
Three to six weeks on site for a standard job once the cabinets are delivered, and cabinet lead times are what usually set the calendar: order them before demolition, not after.
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