The single most common question we get from Hamilton homeowners is 'what does a kitchen renovation actually cost?' The honest answer is: it depends on scope, but here's a realistic range with the line items that move the price most.
A cosmetic refresh — new counters, backsplash, appliances, paint, hardware, with cabinets kept and refinished — runs $18,000 to $30,000 in Hamilton. Good value if the layout works and cabinets are structurally sound.
A mid-range full renovation with new cabinets, quartz counters, new appliances, tile floor, and updated lighting, no layout changes, typically runs $45,000 to $70,000. This is the sweet spot most Hamilton renovations land in.
A high-end renovation with custom cabinetry, layout changes (opening a wall, adding an island), premium appliances (Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele), natural stone counters, and detailed finishes runs $85,000 to $150,000+. Structural changes and wall removals add engineering and permit costs.
The line items that move the price the most, in order: cabinetry (typically 30-40% of budget), appliances (10-20%), counters (8-15%), labour on structural changes (5-15%), and finishing details like backsplash, lighting, and hardware (10-15%). We provide fully itemized quotes so you can see where each dollar goes.