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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Single room or patch work runs $800 to $3,500. Renovation drywall for a multi-room gut runs $4,000 to $16,000. New build full drywall packages run $12,000 to $45,000 or more. However, your fixed price comes from the ClearScope™ scope document after every board and finish coat is counted.

Level 4 is the standard finish for painted walls — all joints, angles, and fastener heads covered with three coats of compound and sanded. Level 5 adds a full skim coat over the entire board surface. As a result, Level 5 eliminates all board texture. Required for smooth painted ceilings under downlights and any wall receiving high-sheen paint.

Yes. Many Toronto homes built before 1970 have lath-and-plaster walls and ceilings. Spartan drywall services include plaster crack repair, skim coat restoration, and texture matching. Because plaster repair requires matching existing surface profile and texture, it is scoped separately from standard drywall finishing.

Yes, with staging. Single rooms or one floor at a time can be done in occupied homes. Dust containment barriers are installed at all doorways. However, drywall compound requires adequate dry time — temperature and humidity are managed for proper cure. Phasing is confirmed in the scope document.

Spartan uses Knauf and USG drywall systems. Standard 1/2-inch board for walls and ceilings. 5/8-inch Type X for fire-rated assemblies. Moisture-resistant board for wet areas. Soundboard and resilient channel for soundproofing assemblies. All board specifications confirmed in the ClearScope™ scope document before ordering.