Kitchen Renovation in Repentigny

Hold 10-15% beyond the quote. The classic surprises are behind the old kitchen: degraded wiring that fails modern load requirements, corroded pipework, out-of-level floors that complicate cabinet installation, and walls that need replastering once tiles come off. Older properties justify the top of the range.

If the cabinet carcasses are sound and you like the layout, replacing doors, drawer fronts, hardware, and the benchtop delivers most of the visual change for roughly a third to half the cost of a full renovation. It is not worth it when carcasses are water-damaged, the layout fails you daily, or services need rework anyway — then you'd pay twice.

Ordering cabinets before finalizing appliance models; demolishing before cabinet delivery is confirmed; skimping on drawers (they beat cupboards for base storage); too few power outlets; no dedicated circuits for ovens and induction hobs; and treating ventilation as an afterthought — a recirculating hood where ducting was feasible is a permanent regret.

Open every door and drawer and check alignment and soft-close action; run the tap and check under-sink connections for weeps; test every appliance and outlet; check the benchtop for chips and sealant lines; confirm the splashback is sealed; and collect appliance warranties plus gas and electrical compliance certificates before releasing the final payment.

Minor same-layout renovations run roughly CAD 12,000-30,000, full mid-range projects CAD 30,000-70,000, and major custom kitchens CAD 70,000-180,000 in large metros. These track US benchmarks adjusted to Canadian labour and CAD.

Interior kitchen work runs year-round, and Q1 is often easier to book with better pricing. The winter caveats are material deliveries in snow-affected regions and ventilation during finishing — both manageable if the contractor plans them.