Custom Kitchen Renovation

Beautifully designed kitchens combining style, functionality, and modern elegance.

Custom Kitchen Renovation in Toronto & the GTA

A custom kitchen isn't just a remodel — it's a complete transformation designed around how you actually cook, entertain, and live. GoGajic builds fully custom kitchens from demolition to final finish, with in-house design, permit drawings, and a 5-year workmanship warranty on every project.

Custom Cabinetry & Millwork

Open-Concept Layout Specialists

In-House Permit Drawings

Full In-House Trades Team

5-Year Workmanship Warranty

Same-Week Estimates, No Surcharges

What Does a Custom Kitchen Renovation Actually Include?

A custom kitchen renovation in Toronto means every element — cabinetry, layout, countertops, lighting, flooring, plumbing, and electrical — is designed specifically for your space and built from scratch. Nothing is off-the-shelf. Nothing is compromised to fit a pre-set template.

At GoGajic, a custom kitchen project typically includes:

  • Full demolition of the existing kitchen (cabinets, flooring, drywall where needed)
  • Structural changes where applicable — wall removals, layout reconfigurations, window additions
  • Custom-built or semi-custom cabinetry with your choice of door style, finish, and hardware
  • Countertop fabrication and installation (quartz, granite, butcher block, porcelain)
  • New plumbing rough-in and fixture installation (sink, faucet, dishwasher, water line)
  • Electrical upgrades including pot lights, under-cabinet lighting, island pendants, and panel work where required
  • Flooring installation (hardwood, tile, LVP) matched or transitioned to adjoining rooms
  • Backsplash tile installation
  • Appliance hookup and coordination
  • Permit drawings and permit application where scope requires it

The result is a kitchen built exactly the way you envisioned it — with one contractor accountable for every trade, from first demo to final walk-through.

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The biggest mistake Toronto homeowners make is hiring a kitchen cabinet company and calling it a renovation. A true custom kitchen requires coordination between cabinetry, plumbing, electrical, and structural work. When one team handles all of it, the result is completely different.
Nikola Gajic,
Founder & Lead Project Manager, GoGajic Construction
7 Burgess Street Beaumaris 45 Edit converted
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Custom Kitchen Styles We Build Across Toronto & the GTA

Every kitchen we build starts with a design conversation — not a catalogue. Here are the most popular directions our Toronto clients choose:

Open-Concept Kitchen Renovations

The most requested kitchen project in Toronto. Removing the wall between a galley or closed kitchen and the adjacent dining or living room transforms the feel of an entire main floor. GoGajic handles the structural assessment, beam installation, permit drawings, and full kitchen rebuild as one coordinated project — not three separate contracts.

What’s involved:

  • Load-bearing wall assessment and removal (with engineer’s stamp where required)
  • Steel or LVL beam installation
  • Flooring continuation across the newly opened space
  • Full kitchen rebuild in the expanded footprint
  • Electrical and lighting redesign for the open plan 

Shaker & Traditional Custom Kitchens

Timeless and endlessly adaptable — shaker-style custom cabinetry suits both heritage Toronto homes and new builds. We offer painted, stained, and two-tone finishes with soft-close hardware as standard.

Popular choices:

  • White or off-white uppers, contrasting island
  • Navy or forest green lowers with natural wood or quartz counters
  • Two-tone shaker with brass or matte black hardware
  • Floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinetry with integrated appliances

Modern & Flat-Front Kitchen Renovations

Flat-panel (slab door) cabinetry with integrated handles, waterfall islands, and high-gloss or matte lacquer finishes. Popular in new-construction condos and renovated semis across downtown Toronto, North York, and Etobicoke.

Popular choices:

  • High-gloss white or matte charcoal flat-front cabinets
  • Quartz waterfall island with seating
  • Integrated refrigerator and dishwasher panels
  • Handleless push-to-open cabinetry 

Transitional Kitchen Renovations

The sweet spot between traditional and contemporary — combining shaker cabinetry with clean-line hardware, mixed metals, and natural stone. The most versatile style for Toronto’s mix of semi-detached, detached, and townhome stock. 

Galley Kitchen Optimizations

Not every Toronto home has room for a dramatic open-concept. GoGajic specializes in making galley and smaller kitchens perform far above their footprint — through smarter storage design, full-height cabinetry, pull-out pantry systems, and strategic lighting.

Full-Scope Custom Kitchen — What GoGajic Delivers

Every GoGajic kitchen renovation is scoped in full detail before a single cabinet is ordered. Here's what a complete custom kitchen build includes: 

Design & Planning

  • In-house design consultation with Nikola Gajic or senior project manager
  • Space planning and layout optimization
  • 2D floor plan with proposed layout
  • Material selection support (cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, fixtures)
  • Permit drawing preparation where required (in-house — no third-party engineer delays)
  • Building permit application and submission (where scope triggers permit requirement) 

Demolition & Rough-In

  • Full kitchen demolition including cabinets, counters, flooring, and drywall where required
  • Asbestos-aware practices on pre-1990 Toronto homes (testing referral available)
  • Plumbing rough-in: sink drain, supply lines, dishwasher connection, refrigerator water line
  • Electrical rough-in: dedicated circuits for major appliances, under-cabinet wiring, island outlets, pot light rough-in
  • Structural rough-in: new openings, beam pockets, column installations
  • Drywall repair, skim coat, and prime-ready finish 

Cabinetry & Millwork

  • Custom or semi-custom cabinetry supply and installation
  • Crown moulding and light rail detailing
  • Integrated toe-kick lighting (on request)
  • Custom island with waterfall or flush countertop
  • Full-height pantry and built-in storage solutions
  • Soft-close hinges and drawer slides as standard
  • Hardware installation (client-supplied or GoGajic-sourced) 

Countertops & Surfaces

  • Quartz, granite, marble, porcelain, or butcher block countertop supply and fabrication
  • Undermount sink cutout
  • Waterfall island edge fabrication
  • Backsplash tile installation (subway, zellige, large-format, mosaic)
  • Window sill replacement where applicable 

Electrical & Lighting

  • Pot light installation (kitchen and open-concept area)
  • Under-cabinet LED strip lighting
  • Island pendant rough-in and fixture installation
  • Range hood wiring and installation
  • GFCI outlet installation at counter level (code requirement)
  • Dimmer switches 

Plumbing & Appliances

  • Sink and faucet installation
  • Dishwasher hookup
  • Refrigerator water line
  • Range/cooktop gas or electric connection coordination
  • Range hood installation and venting (through-wall or recirculating) 

Flooring

  • Kitchen flooring installation (tile, hardwood, LVP)
  • Transition strips to adjoining rooms
  • Heated floor rough-in and thermostat installation (on request)

Final Finishes

  • Paint throughout (walls, ceilings, trim)
  • Caulking and silicone finishing at all countertop-wall, sink, and backsplash junctions
  • Final clean and debris removal
  • Walk-through inspection with client
  • 5-year workmanship warranty documentation 
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How Much Does a Custom Kitchen Renovation Cost in Toronto?

Toronto kitchen renovation costs vary significantly based on kitchen size, scope of structural changes, material selections, and whether permit drawings are required. Here are the realistic ranges for a full custom kitchen in the GTA:

Kitchen Type

Typical Investment Range

Small galley kitchen refresh (no structural)

$25,000 – $45,000

Mid-size kitchen full gut & rebuild

$45,000 – $75,000

Large kitchen with open-concept wall removal

$65,000 – $110,000

High-end custom kitchen with premium materials

$100,000 – $175,000+

Kitchen + main floor open-concept renovation

$85,000 – $150,000+

These ranges reflect full-scope projects — cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing, electrical, flooring, and project management — not supply-only or partial scopes. GoGajic does not provide labour-only or supply-only kitchen services. 

The single biggest cost driver in Toronto kitchen renovations isn’t the cabinets — it’s structural work. A wall removal with a proper beam, permit, and engineer’s stamp adds $8,000–$18,000 to a project, but it fundamentally changes the home’s livability and resale value. GoGajic handles this in-house, which is consistently less expensive than coordinating it separately.

Get an accurate estimate for your kitchen — not a range.

How a GoGajic Custom Kitchen Renovation Works — Step by Step

Same-Week Site Visit & Estimate

We visit your home within the same week you contact us — no weeks-long wait for a quote. Nikola Gajic or a senior project manager assesses the existing kitchen, discusses your goals, reviews structural considerations, and produces a detailed written estimate. No vague ballparks. No surprise add-ons.
Step 1

Design & Material Selection

Once you approve the estimate, we move into the design phase. Layout is finalized, cabinetry is configured, and material selections are confirmed—countertops, backsplash, flooring, fixtures, and hardware. We guide this process to keep selections cohesive, functional, on-budget, and aligned with your renovation goals.
Step 2

Permits & Drawings (Where Required)

If your kitchen renovation involves structural changes, electrical panel upgrades, or significant plumbing relocations, we prepare permit-ready drawings in-house and submit to the City of Toronto or your GTA municipality. No third-party delays — this happens concurrently with the cabinetry order.
Step 3

Demolition & Rough-In

Our in-house crew handles full demolition and all rough-in trades—plumbing, electrical, structural, and drywall. Every trade is coordinated by a single project manager, eliminating scheduling chaos between contractors who've never worked together, ensuring smoother communication, greater efficiency, consistent quality, and timely project completion.
Step 4

Cabinetry Installation & Millwork

Cabinets are installed by our dedicated cabinetry team, not a third-party installer unfamiliar with the space. Crown moulding, island framing, and all millwork details are completed before countertops are templated.
Step 5

Countertops, Tile & Finishes

After cabinets pass inspection, countertops are templated and fabricated. Backsplash tile, flooring, lighting, and all finish trades follow in a coordinated sequence — not a guessing game of who shows up when.
Step 6

Final Walk-Through & Warranty

We don't consider a project complete until you've walked through every detail and signed off. Your 5-year workmanship warranty begins on the day of final handover—documented in writing for complete peace of mind.
Step 7

Why Toronto Homeowners Choose GoGajic for Custom Kitchens

One Team, One Contract

Every trade — structural, plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, tile, flooring, painting — is managed under a single contract with a single project manager. No finger-pointing between subcontractors. No gaps in accountability.

In-House Permit Drawings

GoGajic is one of the only Toronto renovation contractors that produces permit-ready architectural and structural drawings in-house. This eliminates the weeks of back-and-forth between contractor and third-party engineer that delays most kitchen projects.

5-Year Workmanship Warranty

Every GoGajic kitchen carries a 5-year workmanship warranty — well beyond the industry norm of 1 year. If something fails due to our work within 5 years, we fix it. No debates.

Civil Engineering Expertise

Nikola Gajic holds a civil engineering degree and has 15 years of hands-on renovation experience in Toronto. When he assesses your kitchen, he's evaluating structural implications, load paths, and code compliance — not just picking cabinet colours.

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Custom Kitchen Renovations Across Toronto & the GTA

GoGajic builds custom kitchens throughout the Greater Toronto Area with no travel surcharges and no outsourced trades:

Custom Kitchen Renovation — Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a custom kitchen renovation take in Toronto?

A full custom kitchen gut-and-rebuild typically takes 6–10 weeks from demolition to final handover. Projects involving structural work (wall removals, additions) or permit drawings may run 10–14 weeks when permit processing time is included. Cosmetic or partial refreshes with no structural changes can complete in 3–5 weeks. We provide a project-specific timeline in your written estimate.

Do I need a permit to renovate my kitchen?

Not always — but more often than homeowners expect. A straight cosmetic refresh (new cabinets in the same position, new countertops, new backsplash) typically does not require a permit. Any project that moves plumbing drains, adds or relocates electrical circuits, or removes walls requires a permit in Toronto and most GTA municipalities. GoGajic assesses this at the initial site visit and handles permit drawings in-house when required.

Can you remove a wall to open my kitchen to the living room?

Yes — wall removal is one of the most common scopes we handle. We assess whether the wall is load-bearing, design the appropriate beam solution, prepare stamped structural drawings, pull the permit, and execute the removal and rebuild as part of the kitchen project.

Do you supply the cabinets or do I supply them?

GoGajic supplies and installs cabinetry as part of our full-scope projects. We work with trusted Canadian and North American suppliers to produce custom and semi-custom cabinetry designed specifically for your kitchen. Client-supplied cabinets are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Can I keep my existing kitchen footprint and just refresh it?

Yes. If your layout works but you want new cabinets, countertops, tile, and fixtures, we can scope a full refresh without structural changes. This is typically faster and less expensive than a full gut-rebuild. We'll assess what's possible at the site visit.

Is the 5-year warranty in writing?

Yes. Every GoGajic project comes with a written warranty document covering workmanship for 5 years from the date of final handover. Manufacturer warranties on products (cabinets, appliances, countertops) are separate and governed by each manufacturer's terms.

Do you work on condos and townhomes or just detached homes?

We work on all residential property types — detached, semi-detached, townhome, and condo. Condo projects require building management approval and adherence to suite modification rules, which we coordinate on your behalf.

Ready to Build Your Custom Kitchen in Toronto?

Custom kitchens are the single highest-ROI renovation in the Toronto market — adding both daily livability and significant resale value. GoGajic delivers the full project under one roof: design, permits, structural work, cabinetry, every finish trade, and a 5-year warranty when we’re done. Estimates are available within the same week you contact us. No wait lists. No runaround.

Custom cabinetry. In-house permit drawings. All trades coordinated. 5-year workmanship warranty. Serving Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton & the GTA.