Kitchen Renovation Toronto: Cabinets and Quartz by Tevola
Planning a kitchen renovation in Toronto? Tevola builds and installs the cabinets and the quartz countertop, while your own trades handle electrical, plumbing and demolition. Start with a free measurement. We sketch your layout, price it at our published rates, and build in a typical 4 to 8 weeks from order confirmation.
- We supply
- Cabinets and quartz by Tevola
- Your trades
- Handle electrical and plumbing
- Lead time
- 4 to 8 weeks
- Measurement
- Free
Who does what in your kitchen renovation in Toronto
A clear split keeps your budget and your schedule honest. Here is where our work ends and your trades begin.
Tevola does
- Free measurement and quote for homeowners
- A layout sketch, priced at our published rates
- Custom cabinets cut and assembled in our Scarborough shop
- Quartz countertop
- Sink and handles
- Installation by our own team
- A clear lead time once your order is confirmed
Your trades do
- Demolition and removal of the old kitchen
- Electrical work, done by a Licensed Electrical Contractor
- Plumbing work and final water and drain connections
- Construction, including framing and any wall changes
- Anything beyond cabinets and quartz, such as flooring, backsplash tile and painting
- Permits, where your project needs them
A note on permits. The City of Toronto lists the installation of cabinetry and millwork as work that does not need a building permit on its own. Adding or removing walls, or installing or modifying plumbing or heating, does need one. See the City’s guide on when you need a building permit. For electrical work, the Electrical Safety Authority says it must be done by a Licensed Electrical Contractor and nearly all of it must be reported to ESA. See the ESA homeowner guide. Permits are your responsibility, so confirm with your contractor.
From free measurement to install day
Six steps, with the 4 to 8 week build window counted from your order confirmation.
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01Before you order
Free measurement
- We do
- Visit your kitchen, take exact measurements and note walls, windows and appliance spots.
- You do
- Show us how you use the space and share photos or ideas you like.
- Have ready
- Appliance sizes, if you have chosen them, and access to the room.
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02Before you order
Sketch and quote
- We do
- Sketch the layout and price it at our published rates.
- You do
- Review the sketch and tell us what to change.
- Have ready
- Your budget and whether you prefer thermofoil or painted.
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03Week 0
Confirm your order
- We do
- Confirm finishes and details, then give you a lead time for your job.
- You do
- Choose your colour and handles, and confirm the order.
- Have ready
- Final decisions on finish, handles and any birch plywood upgrade.
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04Weeks 1 to 6
We build, you prepare
- We do
- Cut and assemble your cabinets to order in our Scarborough shop.
- You do
- Book your demolition, electrical and plumbing trades around the lead time.
- Have ready
- Trade dates that fit the 4 to 8 week window.
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05Before install
Get the room ready
- We do
- Confirm your install date with you.
- You do
- Have the old kitchen removed and rough-in work finished to the layout.
- Have ready
- A clear, empty room with walls and floors in place.
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06Weeks 4 to 8
Install day
- We do
- Install the cabinets, quartz countertop, sink and handles with our own team.
- You do
- Bring back your plumber and electrician for final connections.
- Have ready
- Access to the building, and parking or elevator booking for condos.
Planning a renovation in a Toronto condo or a house
A renovation in a condo and one in a house start the same way: with a measurement. After that, the details differ.
Condo. Many buildings set their own rules for renovation work, so ask your property manager before you set an install date. Rooms are often compact, with fixed bulkheads, columns and short walls, so exact measurements matter. Our condo kitchen cabinets guide goes through what to check before you order.
House. Older Toronto houses often have walls that are out of square and floors that slope. We build to the measurements we take on site, so your cabinets follow the room. A house can give you more freedom to change the layout, but moving a sink or removing a wall is work for your plumber and contractor, and it may need a permit.
In both cases, finish demolition and rough-in work before install day. Cabinets go in smoothly when the room is clear and ready. Our process shows each step in order.
Budgeting with per-foot rates
Start with the rate. As of October 2026, thermofoil kitchens are $350 per linear foot installed and painted kitchens are $500 per linear foot installed. Both include a quartz countertop, handles and a sink. Birch plywood cabinet boxes add $50 per linear foot. A linear foot measures the length of your cabinet run, so a larger kitchen costs more.
Then add what is not in our price: electrical, plumbing, demolition and construction. Get those quotes from your own trades so you see the full budget before you order.
Your final number comes after the free measurement, because every room is different. Our kitchen cabinet cost guide shows how the pieces add up. Contractors get a same-day quote on WhatsApp.
Published rates as of October 2026. Homes are quoted after a free measurement. Quartz, handles and sink included. Electrical, plumbing, demolition and construction not included.
What customers say
From the initial design stage through to installation, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. The kitchen was completed on time and to a very high standard.
They gave me a one-week timeline and delivered exactly on schedule, which I really appreciate.
The quality of the cabinets exceeded my expectations. They were well-crafted, sturdy, and beautifully designed.
Excellent work. Great customer service and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
Common questions
How much does a kitchen renovation cost with Tevola?
Our part is priced per linear foot. As of October 2026, thermofoil kitchens are $350 and painted kitchens are $500 per linear foot installed, with quartz countertop, handles and sink included. Birch plywood boxes add $50. Electrical, plumbing, demolition and construction are not included, so add quotes from your own trades for the full renovation budget.
Do you handle electrical and plumbing?
No. We build and install cabinets and the quartz countertop. Electrical, plumbing, demolition and construction are done by your own trades and are not in our rates. We can share the layout sketch so your electrician and plumber know where outlets, lighting and water lines need to go.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
Our cabinets typically take 4 to 8 weeks from order confirmation, depending on the project. Your demolition, electrical and plumbing work happens around that window, so the total time depends on your trades. Book them early so the room is ready when your install day arrives.
Do I need a permit to replace my kitchen cabinets?
The City of Toronto says installing cabinetry and millwork does not need a building permit on its own. Adding or removing walls, or modifying plumbing or heating, does. Electrical work must be done by a Licensed Electrical Contractor and reported to ESA. Confirm your project with your contractor and the City.
Can you help me plan the layout?
Yes. After your free measurement, we sketch the layout and price it at our published rates. Bring photos, appliance sizes and a list of what annoys you in your current kitchen. We adjust the sketch with you until the plan works for your space, then confirm your order.
Can my contractor work with Tevola?
Yes. Contractors can send drawings or measurements on WhatsApp at (416) 814-6035 and get a same-day quote. Your contractor stays in charge of demolition, electrical, plumbing and construction, and our team builds and installs the cabinets and quartz countertop to the agreed layout.
Kitchen guides
All guides
Kitchen Cabinet Sizes: The Widths and Heights We Build in Toronto
Every base, wall, pantry and vanity size in our catalogue, in inches, with how to read the size codes and how we fit the sizes to your walls.
Thermofoil vs Painted Kitchen Cabinets: Which Fits Your Toronto Home?
An honest comparison of thermofoil and painted kitchen cabinets: look, heat, repairs, cleaning and cost at Tevola's published per-foot rates.
Kitchen Renovation in Toronto: A Realistic Timeline
A stage-by-stage look at a Toronto kitchen renovation, from the free measurement to the final walkthrough, including who handles which trade.
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