Topdown Renos renovates kitchens in North York, covering Willowdale, Don Mills, Bayview Village and Lawrence Park. A standard mid-range kitchen runs $40,000 to $65,000, layout-change kitchens with islands run $55,000 to $90,000. Most pre-1970 bungalows benefit from removing the wall between the galley kitchen and dining room, costing $5,000 to
Kitchen renovation in North York covers two main project types: bungalow and split-level kitchens in older neighbourhoods, and condo kitchens along the Yonge corridor. The bungalow projects typically involve opening up walls between the kitchen and the dining room. The condo projects work within the existing footprint with cabinet, counter and finish updates. Both are routine for our crews.
North York Bungalow Kitchen Conversions
Most pre-1970 North York bungalows in Willowdale, Don Mills and parts of Bayview Village have a galley kitchen separated from the dining room by a wall. Opening up that wall is the single most popular kitchen project we do here. Typical scope:
- Structural engineer reviews and designs the beam
- Building permit pulled
- Wall removed, beam and posts installed
- New L-shaped or peninsula layout with island where space allows
- New cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash
- Plumbing relocated if sink moves
- Electrical updated, pot lights, undercabinet lighting
- New flooring continuous through kitchen and dining
Condo Kitchens Along Yonge
The Yonge corridor in North York from Sheppard up to Steeles has dozens of older condo buildings with original 1990s and 2000s kitchens. Most condo kitchens we renovate stay in the same footprint because plumbing stacks cannot move. Updates focus on cabinets, counters, fixtures and lighting.
Older Home Considerations
North York homes built before 1970 commonly have:
- Knob and tube wiring behind plaster walls
- 60 amp electrical service that needs upgrading to 100 or 200 amp
- Cast iron drain stacks with rust scaling
- Lead solder copper plumbing
- Original plaster walls with metal lath
We budget unforeseen scope at 8 to 12 percent for older homes so you have a buffer.
Pricing Specific to North York
- Cosmetic refresh (older home): $20,000 to $32,000
- Standard mid-range remodel: $40,000 to $65,000
- Layout change with wall removal and island: $55,000 to $90,000
- High-end custom kitchen: $90,000 to $140,000+
- Condo kitchen (no layout change): $25,000 to $45,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in North York?
A standard mid-range kitchen renovation in North York runs $40,000 to $65,000. Layout-change kitchens with islands run $55,000 to $90,000. Older home discoveries (knob and tube, cast iron drain) add $3,000 to $10,000 to scope.
Can I open the wall between my kitchen and dining room?
Often yes, but most North York main-floor walls between kitchen and dining are load-bearing. We engage a structural engineer for the beam design, pull a building permit, and reframe with the new beam and posts. Cost: $5,000 to $15,000 for the wall removal scope.
Do you work on bungalow kitchens in North York?
Yes. Bungalow kitchens are some of our most common North York projects. The original galley layout often becomes an L-shape with an island when we open the kitchen to the dining or living area.
How long does a North York kitchen reno take?
A standard kitchen renovation in North York runs 4 to 8 weeks. Layout changes that involve wall removal or moving plumbing add 1 to 2 weeks. Cabinet lead times of 6 to 10 weeks usually overlap with permit and demo so the full project lands at 8 to 12 weeks elapsed.
Do you handle condo kitchens near Yonge and Sheppard?
Yes. We renovate condo kitchens in North York buildings along the Yonge corridor including older 1990s buildings and newer condos around North York Centre. See our condo kitchen renovation page for details.
Free North York Kitchen Estimate
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