Kitchen Renovation in Richmond Hill
Most Richmond Hill kitchens we are called to see were installed by the builder twenty or thirty years ago. In Bayview Hill and Jefferson, that usually means golden-oak cabinets, laminate counters, one ceiling fixture, and a layout designed when nobody owned an air fryer. Around Mill Pond and Crosby the homes are older still, with small, closed-off eat-in kitchens. In Oak Ridges and the newer north-end subdivisions, the kitchens are larger — but the finishes are builder-standard, and owners want the island, stone counters, and lighting the house deserved. Shahkar Renovation is based right here in Richmond Hill, at 62 Elgin Mills Rd W, and a kitchen renovation is the project where our approach matters most: measure carefully, price every line in writing, and build a kitchen around how your family actually cooks — not around a showroom package.
What’s Included in a Richmond Hill Kitchen Renovation
A full kitchen renovation with Shahkar Renovation typically includes:
- Demolition and disposal — old cabinets, counters, and flooring out, with bin and dumping handled
- Cabinets — stock, semi-custom, or custom, chosen to fit your space and budget, with professional installation
- Countertops — quartz, granite, or laminate, templated after cabinets are set for an exact fit
- Backsplash — ceramic, porcelain, or stone tile, installed and grouted
- Flooring — tile, hardwood, engineered wood, or luxury vinyl, with subfloor preparation
- Plumbing — sink and faucet, dishwasher hookup, fridge water line, and a gas line where a gas range requires one, all by licensed trades
- Electrical and lighting — pot lights, under-cabinet lighting, pendants, and outlets, with panel work where needed
- Appliance coordination — dimensions confirmed with you before cabinets are finalized, so nothing arrives an inch too wide
- Paint, trim, and finishing — plus permits and inspections when your scope requires them
A cosmetic refresh — refaced cabinets, new counters, backsplash, lighting, and paint with the layout untouched — is scoped and priced on its own, without paying for work you do not need.
How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Richmond Hill?
Our published 2026 GTA cost guide gives these planning ranges: a standard mid-range kitchen typically runs $35,000 to $75,000, a small or budget-friendly full kitchen $20,000 to $40,000, a large kitchen $60,000 to $110,000, and a luxury kitchen $80,000 to $150,000 or more. A cosmetic refresh is usually $8,000 to $20,000. Cabinets are the biggest single decision, at roughly 30 to 40 percent of the total: stock cabinets run about $6,000 to $12,000 as an estimate, semi-custom $12,000 to $28,000, and custom $25,000 to $50,000 or more. The other big lever is layout — keeping the sink, stove, and dishwasher where they are commonly saves $5,000 to $15,000 compared with moving them. These figures are estimates for the GTA in 2026; your written, itemized quote — free from Shahkar — is the number you can actually plan around.
Our Process
- Free consultation and measure. We visit your home, measure the kitchen properly, and talk through layout, storage, and how you cook before anything is priced.
- Written, itemized quote. Cabinets, counters, plumbing, electrical, and finishing each appear as their own line, so you can trade finishes up or down with the numbers in front of you.
- Selections, permits, and ordering. Cabinets and countertops are ordered early — most kitchen delays are ordering delays, not construction delays — and we confirm whether your scope needs a City of Richmond Hill permit.
- Demolition and rough-ins. Old kitchen out; plumbing and electrical rough-ins in, with inspections where required.
- Installation and finishing. Cabinets set, countertops templated and installed, then backsplash, flooring finishing, appliances, and paint — followed by a final walkthrough with you.
Why Richmond Hill Homeowners Choose Shahkar Renovation
We are your neighbours: Shahkar Renovation is based at 62 Elgin Mills Rd W in Richmond Hill, and our owner, Hadi Arbabi Fard, brings 22+ years of renovation experience — 15 years in Turkey and 5 in Canada — across 230+ completed projects, 65+ of them in Canada. We hold a 5.0-star rating on Google from 15 reviews. One team plans, builds, and finishes your kitchen, so the people who measured it are the people who install it. Quotes are free, itemized, and agreed in the contract before work starts — and new clients receive 10% off their first project.
Service Area
This page covers kitchen renovation across Richmond Hill — Bayview Hill, Jefferson, Oak Ridges, Mill Pond, Crosby, Bayview North, Rouge Woods, Langstaff, and North and South Richvale. Shahkar Renovation also serves Toronto, Markham, Vaughan, North York, Scarborough, Thornhill, Aurora, and Newmarket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a kitchen renovation in Richmond Hill?
Generally not, for a cosmetic renovation that keeps the same layout with no plumbing, structural, or layout changes. A City of Richmond Hill permit is typically required when you remove or move walls — especially load-bearing ones — relocate plumbing, or significantly change the layout. Electrical work is overseen separately through the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). Whether your project needs a permit is stated in writing in your quote, before demolition.
How long does a kitchen renovation take in Richmond Hill?
A standard full kitchen typically takes five to eight weeks of construction once demolition starts, plus the lead time to order cabinets and countertops before that. Countertops are templated only after cabinets are installed, then fabricated in about one to two weeks. A cosmetic refresh takes about two to three weeks. You receive a written schedule, including the cabinet order date, before work begins.
Is keeping my current layout really that much cheaper?
Yes. Moving a sink means moving water and drain lines; moving a gas range means a licensed gas fitter and possibly a permit; removing a load-bearing wall to open the kitchen up means engineering, a permit, and a beam. Starting from the existing layout and spending on cabinets and counters instead is how most of our Richmond Hill clients get a mid-range budget to look like a large one.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen renovation?
Cabinets, at roughly 30 to 40 percent of the total, followed by appliances and countertops. That is why the stock / semi-custom / custom decision matters more than any other: semi-custom cabinets give most kitchens the best balance of fit, choice, and price. Layout changes can overtake everything if plumbing, gas, or walls move.
Should I order my appliances before the renovation starts?
Yes — choose the range and fridge first, because they drive cabinet and electrical decisions, and confirm exact dimensions with us before cabinets are finalized. A reliable mid-range appliance set typically lands around $7,000 to $12,000 as an estimate. Ordering early is the simplest way to keep your kitchen on schedule.
Get a Free Quote for Your Richmond Hill Kitchen
Start with a free consultation and a written, itemized quote for your kitchen — and 10% off your first project with Shahkar Renovation. Call +1 647 504 4646, email info@shahkar-renovation.com, or visit us at 62 Elgin Mills Rd W, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4M2. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:00–21:00, and Sunday, 9:00–17:00.
Learn more: our full kitchen renovation cost guide and our kitchen renovation services and completed projects.