Montreal, QC · Q3 2026
Kitchen renovation cost in Montreal
Cabinets, counters, appliances, and the hidden trades behind them. The figures below are modelled for Montreal, QC using our 0.98× regional cost multiplier, on a detached home built 1960-1989 at a mid-range finish.
Typical planning budget
$39,600 to $63,900
Typical $47,800 · includes 17% contingency
Why Montreal differs
Montreal prices about 2% below Ottawa, which is the baseline our regional model is anchored to.
- Regional multiplier
- 0.98×
- Versus Ottawa
- -2%
- Province
- Quebec
- Sales tax on services
- GST + QST (14.975%)
Regional multipliers are anchored to Ottawa at 1.00 and scaled using Statistics Canada's Residential Renovation Price Index and Building Construction Price Index movements by census metropolitan area, then cross-checked against published contractor rate ranges. They are planning-level adjustments, not surveyed local quotes.
Areas this covers
Montreal, QC is modelled as a single labour market, so these municipalities share the same cost multiplier:
- Montréal
- Laval
- Longueuil
- Brossard
Somewhere else in Quebec? Compare every Quebec region.
Cost by finish level in Montreal
Finish level moves the number more than almost anything else you control. All three rows use the same Montreal multiplier and the same scope.
| Finish | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetStock materials, simple details, value fixtures | $27,900 | $33,500 | $45,050 |
| Mid-rangeCommon homeowner choice: durable materials, better fixtures | $39,600 | $47,800 | $63,900 |
| PremiumHigh-end materials, custom detailing, designer fixtures | $59,250 | $71,150 | $95,600 |
Cost by size in Montreal
Typical all-in planning budgets at three representative sizes, mid-range finish.
| Size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 sq ft | $27,600 | $33,300 | $44,650 |
| 120 sq ft | $39,600 | $47,800 | $63,900 |
| 200 sq ft | $63,550 | $76,550 | $102,650 |
Where the money goes
The $47,800 typical figure for Montreal, broken into the lines a contractor quote should also separate.
| Category | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,000 | $20,500 | $27,400 |
| Labour | $15,300 | $18,500 | $24,700 |
| Demolition and disposal | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,500 |
| Permit and design allowance | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Subtotal | $33,850 | $40,850 | $54,600 |
| Contingency (17%) | $5,750 | $6,950 | $9,300 |
| Total planning budget | $39,600 | $47,800 | $63,900 |
Compared with the rest of Quebec
Same project, same scope and finish, priced against every other Quebec region we model.
| Region | Multiplier | Typical | vs Montreal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal (this page) | 0.98× | $47,800 | — |
| Quebec City | 0.93× | $45,200 | -5% |
| Other Quebec | 0.91× | $44,400 | -7% |
Permits in Quebec
Renovation permits are issued by your municipality or borough. Quebec also applies the Construction Code province-wide.
At this scope our model does not flag a permit trigger, but that is not a ruling. Only your municipality can confirm what applies to your property.
Hiring in Quebec
Quebec is the strictest province: every construction and renovation contractor must hold a valid Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) licence. Hiring an unlicensed contractor is illegal.
Trades that must be certified
- Electrical: Electrical work must be done by an RBQ-licensed electrical contractor, normally a CMEQ member.
- Plumbing and heating: Plumbing and heating work must be done by an RBQ-licensed contractor, normally a CMMTQ member.
Costs people forget on this project
Included as allowances above. Check any quote covers them too.
- Plumbing rough-ins and shut-off replacement
- Additional electrical circuits for appliances and lighting
- Appliance delivery and installation
- Disposal bins and haul-away
- Drywall repair, priming, and painting after demolition
- Design or drawing allowance when the layout changes
Typical schedule: 4 to 8 weeks on site once materials are ordered.
Questions homeowners ask
- Why do kitchen quotes vary so much?
- Cabinetry and counters can swing a kitchen budget by tens of thousands, and layout changes add plumbing, electrical, and drywall work that is easy to leave out of an early quote. Fixing the scope in writing is the fastest way to make quotes comparable.
- Does a kitchen renovation need a building permit?
- Cosmetic replacement often does not, but moving plumbing or electrical, removing walls, or altering structure usually does. Confirm with your municipal building department before work starts.