A-102 Interior Renovation
Kitchen renovations planned around how you cook
Custom cabinetry, stone counters, lighting and layout changes, with any wall removal engineered and permitted in-house and one schedule from demolition to final walkthrough.
- Custom cabinetry
- Stone from trusted suppliers
- Free estimate on every project
Free, no-obligation estimate. We typically reply within 24 hours.
A-102.1 Why MKC
Why choose MKC for kitchen renovations
Most kitchen decisions are made in the first weeks: where the sink and range go, whether a wall comes out, and how much storage you need. We settle those with you before ordering anything, because cabinets are built to the plan and counters are cut to fit the installed cabinets. If the wall is load-bearing, our in-house engineers design the beam and prepare the permit drawings, so the open layout you approve is the one that gets built.
Custom cabinetry
Your cabinetry is custom-built to your layout: drawers sized for your pots, pull-outs where you reach most, tall pantry storage and panels for integrated appliances. You choose the box material, door style and finish, and approve the drawings before anything is built.
Signature styles: Royal Palace · Lux Lounge · Zen Sanctuary · Urban Retreat
Guide: Do I need a building permit for my renovation in Toronto?
Guide: Removing a load-bearing wall in Ontario: beams, permits and shoring
A-102.2 Scope
What’s included
- A-102.1Custom cabinetryBuilt to your layout, with storage planned around what you own.
- A-102.2Countertops and stoneQuartz, natural stone or porcelain slabs, templated once the base cabinets are in.
- A-102.3Layout and islandsMoving the sink or range, adding an island, opening a wall.
- A-102.4Plumbing, gas and electricalNew circuits, relocated sink lines and gas range connections.
- A-102.5LightingPendants, recessed and under-cabinet lighting on separate switches.
- A-102.6VentilationA range hood sized to your cooktop and ducted outdoors.
A-102.3 Budget & schedule
What affects
the price
Every estimate is built from your measurements and choices. These are the things that move the number most.
Cabinet fabrication usually sets the schedule, so we finalize the design and place orders before demolition. On site, rough-in, inspections, cabinet installation and countertop templating, which happens once the base cabinets are in, set the pace.
Every project is different, so your estimate comes with its own written schedule, and we aim to beat the usual industry timeline on every job.
- 01Cabinet construction
Box material, door style, finish and internal hardware such as pull-outs and soft-close drawers.
- 02Countertop material
Quartz, natural stone or porcelain slabs, plus thickness, edge profile, waterfall ends and cut-outs.
- 03Layout changes
Moving the sink, range or a wall means new drain, gas and electrical runs, and sometimes a beam.
- 04Appliances
Integrated models need matching panels, and a large gas range may need a bigger hood and gas line.
- 05Behind the walls
Old wiring, undersized drains or uneven floors found at demolition are fixed before new cabinets go in.
G-003 How we work
How we deliver your kitchen renovation
- 1
Free Estimate
Tell us what you have in mind. We review your space and goals and give you a clear estimate at no cost.
- 2
Planning + Permits
We finalize design and scope. Our in-house engineering team prepares drawings, engineering letters and permit applications.
- 3
Material Procurement
We order cabinets, stone, tile, fixtures and other long-lead items once the design is signed off, and schedule deliveries around the work.
- 4
Construction Process
Our crews build to code with site supervision and regular updates, so you always know where things stand.
- 5
Project Completion
Final inspection, walkthrough and clean-up. On time, within budget and beyond expectations. That is the MKC Guarantee.
Plan your project
with a free estimate.
We review your space and goals and give you a clear estimate at no cost.
A-102.4 Questions
Questions about kitchen renovations
Don’t see your question? Call (647) 637-6052 or ask in your estimate request.
What affects the cost of a kitchen renovation?
Cabinetry is usually the biggest variable: custom boxes, door style, finish and internal hardware. Next come countertops, layout changes that move plumbing, gas or walls, and appliances that need panels or a larger hood. Keeping the sink and range where they are usually saves the most. Your free estimate prices these separately, and if you’d rather spread the cost, eligible projects can be financed through Financeit.
Do I need a permit to renovate my kitchen?
Replacing cabinets and counters usually doesn’t need one; the City of Toronto lists cabinetry and millwork as exempt. Removing or adding walls, structural changes and installing or modifying plumbing or heating systems do need a building permit. New circuits and most electrical changes need an Electrical Safety Authority notification. Other GTA municipalities set similar rules. We prepare the drawings and handle the applications.
Can you remove the wall between my kitchen and dining room?
Usually, yes. If the wall is load-bearing, it’s replaced with a beam and posts sized by an engineer, with the load carried down to proper footings, and a building permit is required. Even a partition wall can hide ducts, plumbing vents or wiring that has to be rerouted. Our in-house engineers check the wall, design the beam and prepare the permit drawings.
How long will we be without a working kitchen?
From demolition until the countertops and sink are installed, which is the longest stretch of the job. Counters can only be templated once the base cabinets are in, then they’re fabricated. Plan a temporary kitchen with the fridge, a microwave and a kettle in another room. We’ll give you the schedule up front so you know which days water and power are off.
What ventilation does a new kitchen need?
The Ontario Building Code generally requires a kitchen exhaust fan rated at 50 L/s or more, and a range hood ducted outdoors is the usual way to meet it. If your furnace or water heater vents up a chimney rather than through a sealed or fan-assisted vent, the Code also requires outdoor make-up air for the hood, so it can’t pull exhaust gases back into the house, unless a depressurization test shows it isn’t needed. We check both.
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