Full Kitchen Renovation

A full kitchen renovation transforms the most-used room in your home. In New Brunswick, a complete remodel typically involves demolition of existing finishes, potential layout changes (moving walls, plumbing, or electrical), new cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and appliances. The scope and cost vary enormously depending on what you're changing. A cosmetic refresh — new cabinet doors, countertops, and paint — runs $15,000-$25,000.

A mid-range renovation with new cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and updated appliances lands at $30,000-$50,000. A high-end remodel with custom cabinetry, stone countertops, structural changes, and premium appliances can reach $75,000 or more.

NB-specific considerations include older homes with knob-and-tube wiring (common in pre-1960s Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton homes) that must be replaced before renovation, plaster-and-lath walls that are more expensive to demolish than drywall, and the reality that most NB kitchens were designed for a different era of cooking.

A qualified general contractor coordinates all the trades — framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, tiling, cabinetry — and manages the building permit process from application through final inspection.