How much does kitchen renovation cost in Markham?

With Zigma Group, kitchen renovation starts from $22,000, and most projects fall between $30,000 and $52,000. Prices are in Canadian dollars before HST, as of October 2026, and are confirmed after a site visit. The main factors are cabinetry: custom or semi-custom, and how much of it; countertop material and the size of the island; and whether walls, plumbing or gas lines move.

Can you remove the wall between my kitchen and living room?

In most houses, yes. If the wall carries load, an engineer designs a beam and posts to replace it and the work is done under a building permit. We check what the wall supports before giving you a plan.

Do I need a permit to renovate a kitchen in Ontario?

Not for a like-for-like replacement of cabinets, counters and fixtures. You usually need one if walls are removed or plumbing, gas or ventilation is moved. We confirm with your municipality.

Do you do kitchen renovation projects in Markham?

Yes. We work throughout Markham, including Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken and Angus Glen. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.

Who issues the permit for this work in Markham?

Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Markham's building department. We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.

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Kitchen Renovation in Markham

The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the house. We redesign the layout, then coordinate cabinetry, stone, plumbing, electrical and lighting so it comes together as one job. In Markham, the city mixes 1970s and 1980s subdivisions with newer communities such as Cornell and historic cores in Unionville and Markham Village.

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Finished kitchen with a dark stone island, flat-panel cabinets and oak floors — From our Cobblestone Drive renovation

Scope

What is included.

Layout planning and cabinet design
Removing or opening walls to adjoining rooms
Custom and semi-custom cabinetry
Stone countertops, islands and backsplashes
Plumbing, gas and electrical for new appliance positions
Lighting, flooring and finishing

Cost

What it costs.

From $22,000

Most projects in Markham: $30,000 to $52,000

What moves the price

Cabinetry: custom or semi-custom, and how much of it
Countertop material and the size of the island
Whether walls, plumbing or gas lines move

Prices are in Canadian dollars before HST, as of October 2026. Every project is confirmed with a written quote after a site visit.

Local knowledge

Kitchen Renovation in Markham.

Homes like these
Homes of this era have workable layouts but dated cabinetry, tile and fixtures, and often a wall between kitchen and family room that can come out.
Housing
In Markham, the city mixes 1970s and 1980s subdivisions with newer communities such as Cornell and historic cores in Unionville and Markham Village.
Permits
Building permits in Markham are issued by the City of Markham's building department. We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout Markham, including Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken and Angus Glen.
Heritage districts
Unionville, Markham Village and old Thornhill are heritage conservation districts. Exterior work there needs heritage approval in addition to a building permit.
Updating 1980s homes
Many Markham homes are reaching the age where kitchens, bathrooms, windows and mechanical systems all come due together.

Before you start

What to know.

Permits
Replacing cabinets and counters in the same layout usually needs no building permit. Removing a wall, moving plumbing or adding a gas line usually does, and electrical changes are filed with the Electrical Safety Authority.
Opening the kitchen up
Many GTA kitchens sit behind a load-bearing wall. Removing it is possible with an engineered beam and a permit, and it is the single change that most affects how the main floor feels.
Order of decisions
Appliances and the sink position should be chosen before cabinets are drawn, because every cabinet dimension depends on them.

How we work

One team for every stage.

AssessWe survey the house as it stands.
Design and permitsDrawings and approvals before work starts.
Strip-outWhat is worn out comes off.
RebuildStructure, wiring, plumbing and walls.
FinishesCabinetry, tile, floors and paint.
HandoverWalkthrough and documents.

Questions

Kitchen Renovation in Markham: the short answers.

How much does kitchen renovation cost in Markham?: With Zigma Group, kitchen renovation starts from $22,000, and most projects fall between $30,000 and $52,000. Prices are in Canadian dollars before HST, as of October 2026, and are confirmed after a site visit. The main factors are cabinetry: custom or semi-custom, and how much of it; countertop material and the size of the island; and whether walls, plumbing or gas lines move.
Can you remove the wall between my kitchen and living room?: In most houses, yes. If the wall carries load, an engineer designs a beam and posts to replace it and the work is done under a building permit. We check what the wall supports before giving you a plan.
Do I need a permit to renovate a kitchen in Ontario?: Not for a like-for-like replacement of cabinets, counters and fixtures. You usually need one if walls are removed or plumbing, gas or ventilation is moved. We confirm with your municipality.
Do you do kitchen renovation projects in Markham?: Yes. We work throughout Markham, including Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken and Angus Glen. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
Who issues the permit for this work in Markham?: Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Markham's building department. We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.