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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Selective demolition in Toronto ranges from $800 for a single-room gut-out to $40,000+ for large structural or commercial demolition scopes. A standard bathroom or kitchen selective demolition typically runs $1,500–$4,000. However, your fixed price only comes after the ClearScope™ scope document is produced and approved. Debris disposal is always included — no additions after the fact.

Selective demolition removes specific elements — a wall, a bathroom, a floor — while protecting and preserving the rest of the structure. Full demolition removes the entire structure to the foundation or to the ground. Most residential and commercial renovations require selective demolition. In addition, selective demo is significantly more complex because it requires precision to avoid damaging surfaces and systems that remain.

For interior non-structural selective demolition — removing flooring, drywall, and cabinets without touching structural elements — a permit is generally not required in Toronto. However, when the scope involves load-bearing wall removal, structural modifications, or changes to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems, a building permit is required. Spartan identifies permit requirements during the ClearScope™ scoping phase and manages the application process where needed.

1 to 2 days for single-room selective demolition. 3 to 5 days for multi-room or full-floor gut-outs. Large structural or commercial selective demolition scopes vary. The timeline is confirmed in the ClearScope™ scope document before work starts — so the renovation team can schedule their trades accordingly. As a result, there is no ambiguity about when the clean handoff occurs.

Yes. Single-room selective demolition in occupied homes is common and manageable with the right protocols. Spartan installs dust barriers at all door openings, covers floors in access routes, and schedules work to minimize noise disruption. For larger scopes, we discuss phasing with the client so that essential areas — kitchen, one bathroom, sleeping areas — remain accessible throughout.

Pre-1990 buildings are assessed for hazardous materials before selective demolition begins. If asbestos or lead paint is confirmed, Spartan coordinates with a licensed abatement contractor. Abatement is completed and clearance documentation is obtained before the demo crew arrives. Therefore, no selective demolition work begins until the site is confirmed safe — this is an Ontario code requirement, not optional.

Yes. Debris removal, haul-away, and disposal at an approved facility are included in every Spartan selective demolition fixed price. Disposal fees are never billed separately after the work is complete. The number on the approved ClearScope™ document is the final number on the invoice.

Yes. Selective demolition at Spartan is the opening phase of a full renovation scope — not a disconnected standalone service. Because the demo scope and the renovation scope are both ClearScope™ documented before work starts, the demolition crew’s clean handoff feeds directly into the renovation team’s start date. Everything is sequenced, scheduled, and priced as one system.