Kitchen Renovation Quotes in Montréal: A Comparison Checklist
To compare a kitchen renovation quote in Montréal, compare the same completed room. Ask each team to price the same layout, cabinetry, countertop details and site work, then identify what is included, excluded or still an allowance. A cabinet supply price and a complete renovation price answer different questions, even when both documents are labelled “kitchen.” When the whole room is changing, see how our complete kitchen renovation service runs.
This guide is for homeowners planning a complete kitchen, with new cabinetry and countertops and, where needed, coordinated demolition, plumbing, electrical and flooring work. Explore our custom kitchen cabinets in Montréal for the cabinetry at the centre of that project.
Start with a brief every team can price
Write down your address or borough, room dimensions, the layout you want to keep or change, and the appliances you intend to use. Add photographs of each wall and a list of priorities. More drawers, a usable island and a full-height backsplash are specific requests. “A modern kitchen” leaves most of the scope open.
Use the same brief for every proposal. If a designer recommends a different layout, keep that option separate so you can see which price differences come from the design and which come from materials or installation. Our kitchen design and planning guide helps organise those first decisions.
The complete-kitchen quote checklist
For each line, mark the proposal included, excluded, allowance or to confirm. A blank line is a question to resolve before committing.
| Item | What needs to be specific | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Drawings and measurements | Layout, elevations, dimensions and appliance openings | Which approved drawing does this price cover? |
| Cabinetry | Construction, door material, finish, drawers and hardware | Are fillers, end panels and toe kicks included? |
| Countertops | Material, colour, thickness, edges and cutouts | Does it include templating, delivery and fitting? |
| Backsplash and island details | Height, returns, waterfall ends and finished faces | Is this detail priced, or only illustrated? |
| Demolition and preparation | Removal, protection, disposal and repairs within scope | Who prepares the room? |
| Plumbing and electrical | Connections, relocations and responsible trades | Who arranges and pays for each visit? |
| Flooring and walls | Affected areas, materials and sequence | What happens where the old cabinets were? |
| Appliances and fixtures | Models, supply and installation responsibility | What must I purchase separately? |
| Access and completion | Delivery, stairs or elevator, cleanup and adjustments | What is the agreed handover condition? |
| Price and payment | Subtotal, applicable taxes, total and milestones | Which amounts remain provisional? |
Read cabinet and countertop details together
Cabinetry changes the quantity and shape of the countertop. An island with a waterfall end differs from one with a simple top. A full-height stone backsplash differs from a short return. A dishwasher panel or a finished island back is easy to miss if the quote only names a door style. Our cabinet quality checklist shows what to ask about construction and hardware.
In our Pierrefonds kitchen completed in February 2026, the design combined high-gloss white slab fronts, integrated finger pulls, a seven-foot island, black veined quartz countertops and a full-height backsplash in the same quartz. The room also received engineered hardwood flooring. Those are distinct parts of the scope, not one interchangeable line called “new kitchen.”
For a proposal inspired by this project, specify which details you want. Use the countertop service guide to discuss surfaces in the context of the whole room. The gallery shows an actual result; it does not establish a price for your home.
Separate a fixed selection from an allowance
An allowance is a budget placeholder for an item or work that is not fully selected or defined. Ask what it covers, how the final amount will be calculated and what happens if your selection costs more or less. A total containing unresolved allowances cannot be compared fairly with a total based on specified products.
“Installation included” also needs a definition. Cabinet fitting, countertop fitting, sink connection, appliance installation and wall repairs can belong to different lines. Our installation service page explains the sequence so you can ask about the handoffs.
If you are setting your overall budget, read our kitchen renovation cost guide for Montréal. Use a market range to plan the conversation, then use a measured, written scope to compare actual offers.
Who coordinates the complete renovation?
Someone needs to coordinate room preparation, cabinetry, countertops and the relevant trades. Ask who your project contact will be, who schedules each visit and which work is performed by the cabinet team or partner trades. Confirm where responsibility passes between teams.
Limakdéco designs and builds cabinetry in Saint-Laurent and coordinates complete kitchen projects according to the agreed scope. Bring the whole renovation brief, including demolition, plumbing, electrical and flooring needs. The written proposal should confirm the work included for your room.
Compare completion dates, not just start dates
Check when drawings and selections must be approved, when appliances must be available, and what “complete” means. Is it cabinets fitted, countertops installed or a kitchen with working connections and a final walkthrough?
Our Montréal kitchen renovation timeline separates those milestones. Include a process for documenting changes to both scope and schedule. Keep revised drawings and written approvals with the proposal.
Before you sign in Québec
The Office de la protection du consommateur’s renovation guidance recommends a written contract and checking the contractor’s required licence. Its checklist covers work, materials, price, payment terms and dates. Consult that official resource for rules that apply to your situation, including payments and cancellation.
Limakdéco’s published RBQ licence number is 5825-8039-01. Verify the current licence and relevant categories through the RBQ resources linked by the Office. Ask for applicable warranty documents and insurance information rather than relying on a general verbal assurance. Our guide to kitchen renovation permits in Montréal covers the related municipal and contractor checks.
Questions homeowners ask
Is the lowest quote the best value?
You can only judge after matching the scope. A lower total may represent different materials, fewer drawers, excluded trades or an unresolved allowance. Ask for clarification before ranking the offers.
Can I get an exact price from photos?
Photos and rough measurements start the discussion. Final dimensions, appliance details and material selections define a fitted kitchen accurately. Our design-to-installation process explains how the written proposal develops.
What should I send with my request?
Send room photos, approximate dimensions, your borough, appliance information, a budget range and your preferred period. State clearly that the request is for a complete kitchen and identify layout or site-work changes.
Bring your complete-kitchen brief
Visit the showroom at 4130 Boulevard Thimens, Saint-Laurent, to compare real finishes and discuss the room. A clear brief helps the team prepare a proposal you can evaluate.
Request a complete kitchen estimate or call (514) 887-3324. Tell us what you want to change, what you want to keep and where the project is located.
