In Montreal, a standard-quality kitchen renovation runs $14,043 to $28,644, prices below the Canadian average (index 93). A budget version starts around $9,831 and premium work reaches $45,830.
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| Line item | Range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Countertops | $1,302 – $2,604 | 13 % |
| Cabinets | $3,255 – $6,510 | 33 % |
| Appliances | $1,953 – $3,906 | 20 % |
| Flooring | $977 – $1,953 | 10 % |
| Backsplash | $521 – $977 | 5 % |
| Plumbing | $651 – $1,628 | 8 % |
| Electrical | $521 – $1,172 | 6 % |
| Demolition | $651 – $1,302 | 7 % |
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| Line item | Range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Countertops | $1,860 – $3,720 | 13 % |
| Cabinets | $4,650 – $9,300 | 33 % |
| Appliances | $2,790 – $5,580 | 20 % |
| Flooring | $1,395 – $2,790 | 10 % |
| Backsplash | $744 – $1,395 | 5 % |
| Plumbing | $930 – $2,325 | 8 % |
| Electrical | $744 – $1,674 | 6 % |
| Demolition | $930 – $1,860 | 7 % |
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| Line item | Range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Countertops | $2,976 – $5,952 | 13 % |
| Cabinets | $7,440 – $14,880 | 33 % |
| Appliances | $4,464 – $8,928 | 20 % |
| Flooring | $2,232 – $4,464 | 10 % |
| Backsplash | $1,190 – $2,232 | 5 % |
| Plumbing | $1,488 – $3,720 | 8 % |
| Electrical | $1,190 – $2,678 | 6 % |
| Demolition | $1,488 – $2,976 | 7 % |
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In Montreal, Quebec, a standard-quality kitchen renovation typically costs between $14,043 and $28,644 in 2026 — prices are below the Canadian average, with a local cost index of 93%. 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 Laval: $13,439 – $27,412 at standard quality, about 4 % cheaper than Montreal on our cost index.
Most Montréal kitchens are in plexes, and the plex sets the rules: the wall between the kitchen and the neighbour, or the one carrying the floor above, needs an engineer before it opens, and in a divided co-ownership anything that touches common elements goes through the syndicate. Permits are a borough matter, at a citywide rate, with each borough deciding what needs one. Cabinets set the price more than anything else, and the local ladder runs from melamine to polyester, lacquer and wood, with refacing as the cheaper route when the layout already works.
Authority: Ville de Montréal, your borough’s permit counter
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.
Montréal's renovation market is a plex market: duplexes and triplexes with shared walls, common elements and a syndicate when the building is a divided co-ownership. A large, bilingual pool of RBQ-licensed contractors serves it, and the cost index sits between Québec City and Toronto.
Cold winters, hot humid summers and repeated freeze-thaw: insulation, air sealing and materials rated for it matter more than in milder cities. Snow load is a design factor for roofs, and ice dams are common on older homes without proper attic ventilation.
Our 2026 estimate for a standard kitchen in Montréal is $14,043 to $28,644. A refresh with stock cabinets starts near $9,831; custom cabinetry, stone counters and a new layout reach $45,830.
Walls shared with another unit and the structure that carries the floor above: opening them needs an engineer’s drawings and, in a divided co-ownership, the syndicate’s approval for anything that touches common elements. Budget the engineer before the cabinets.
It depends on the borough and on whether you touch the structure or the exterior; the borough decides. When one is needed it costs $9.80 per $1,000 of work with a $167.40 minimum for a residential building.
Québec makes a lot of its own cabinetry, and the local steps are melamine, polyester, lacquer and wood doors. Refacing existing boxes is the cheapest route when the layout works; our kitchen refacing calculator prices it separately.
RBQ licence in the online register, liability insurance dated within the year, and a written contract listing the work, the materials and the dates, as the Office de la protection du consommateur recommends. Pay a small deposit only.
Complete guide
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