Kitchen renovations in Toronto range from $18,000 for a cosmetic refresh to $250,000+ for a fully custom luxury kitchen. A partial upgrade with new RTA cabinets, mid-grade quartz, and flooring runs $35,000–$65,000. A full remodel with layout reconfiguration, new plumbing, electrical, and semi-custom cabinetry typically runs $65,000–$120,000.

Final price locks after architectural drawings are produced, the ClearScope™ takeoff is completed, and finish selections are approved. Any quote given before that process is an estimate — we don’t commit numbers without doing the work to earn them.

6 to 14 weeks from demo to final handoff, depending on scope. A cosmetic refresh with no layout changes can be done in 4–6 weeks. A full gut with custom cabinets and plumbing relocation typically runs 10–14 weeks.

The biggest variable is cabinet lead time — custom and semi-custom cabinets run 4–10 weeks from order. At Spartan, cabinets are ordered only after the layout drawing is confirmed and the takeoff is approved, so no dimensions change mid-project.

We find most issues before demolition begins. The pre-construction site assessment, structural review, and permit drawings are designed to surface hidden conditions before work starts — not mid-build.

When genuine surprises occur — galvanized plumbing, asbestos floor tile, unexpected framing — we document it immediately, present you with clear options and transparent pricing, and proceed only with your written approval. You will never receive an invoice for work you didn’t approve.

It depends on what’s being done. Cosmetic work — new cabinets, countertops, tile, and flooring — does not require a permit. Moving plumbing (sink relocation), adding circuits to the panel, or removing a wall requires permits under the Ontario Building Code.

Spartan manages the full permit process — drawings, submission, and inspection scheduling — as part of the scope. You don’t chase the city. We do. For official permit information, visit City of Toronto Building Permits or review the Ontario Building Code.

Yes — most clients do. The kitchen is blocked off and protected during demolition. Once rough-in work is complete and the space is drywalled and primed, the worst of the disruption is behind you. We set up a temporary kitchen area where possible during the build phase.

The most disruptive period is the first 1–2 weeks of demo and rough-in. After that it becomes much more manageable.

70–85% ROI is the typical range for a well-executed kitchen remodel in the GTA. This means a $100,000 kitchen renovation typically adds $70,000–$85,000 in resale value — making it one of the highest-returning renovation investments in Toronto real estate.

ROI varies by neighbourhood, project quality, and how closely the renovation matches buyer expectations in your area. Overbuilding for the neighbourhood — spending $200,000 in a $700,000 home area — reduces returns. Spartan can advise on appropriate scope for your market during the site visit.

We can, or you can. Spartan has supplier relationships for appliances at trade pricing, or we can design the cabinet layout around appliances you’ve already chosen. Either way, appliance specifications are locked into the cabinet plan before ordering — so dimensions are always confirmed and there are no surprises at install.

The ClearScope™ takeoff for a kitchen covers every division of work — demolition, framing, plumbing rough-in, electrical, drywall, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, range hood ductwork, fixtures, painting, and hardware. Every line item includes quantity, unit of measure, and cost breakdown split by labour and materials.

You also receive colour-coded markup drawings showing exactly what was counted on your layout — so you can trace every line item back to a physical location in the kitchen.

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Waterproofing excavation typically runs $6,000 to $18,000 for one to two sides of a residential foundation. Foundation excavation for additions or new builds runs $12,000 to $45,000 or more depending on depth, soil conditions, and access. However, your fixed price comes only after engineering review and ClearScope™ scope documentation are complete.

For excavation adjacent to existing foundations or for new construction, a permit is typically required in Toronto. Waterproofing excavation on existing residential properties may not require a permit. Spartan identifies permit requirements during the engineering and scoping phase and manages the city submission process where required.

Ontario One Call is the province-wide utility locate service. Before any excavation, locate requests are submitted and all underground utilities — gas, hydro, water, telecom — are marked on the surface. Excavating without confirmed locates risks striking a utility line, which creates safety hazards, service interruptions, and significant liability. Spartan submits locate requests on every excavation project as a non-negotiable first step.

Yes. Many Toronto properties have limited machine access — narrow side yards, finished landscaping, shared driveways. In these cases, hand-dig excavation is used. As a result, the excavation scope and method are confirmed before pricing — not discovered on the day of work. Conveyor belt soil removal systems are used where bin placement is not possible.

Soil removal, haul-away, and disposal at an approved facility are included in every Spartan excavation fixed price. Soil volume and disposal weight are estimated in the scope document. No disposal fees are added after the fact. In addition, where clean fill can be reused on site for grading or backfill, this is identified in the scope to minimize disposal cost.