Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation

Whether you are modernizing an outdated galley layout in a Plateau triplex, replacing worn cabinetry in a Laval bungalow, or starting a full custom kitchen from a bare shell in a new construction on the South Shore, we manage every element of the project under one roof. One team, one point of contact, one standard of quality from the first design session to the final walkthrough.
Our process starts before any material is selected. We begin by understanding how you actually use your kitchen — how many people cook at once, whether you entertain regularly, what storage problems you are trying to solve, and where the current layout is working against you. From that conversation, we develop a design that addresses your priorities rather than imposing a generic layout that looks good in photos but frustrates you daily.
Our scope covers the full project from demolition through to the final detail. That includes custom cabinetry design and fabrication, countertop selection and installation, backsplash and tile work, under-cabinet and overhead lighting, plumbing fixture placement and installation, appliance integration, and all millwork and finishing details. Where structural changes are needed to improve the layout — removing a wall, relocating a sink, reconfiguring an island — we manage the permits and coordinate the licensed trades required.
We do not use stock cabinetry from big-box suppliers. Every cabinet we install is built to the dimensions of your space and your storage requirements, with hardware, finishes, and internal fittings selected to match how you use the kitchen.
Not every kitchen renovation is a full gut and rebuild. We work across the full spectrum of scope. Some clients come to us for a cabinetry and countertop refresh while keeping the existing layout — a project that transforms the look of the kitchen in two to three weeks without touching the plumbing. Others need a complete reconfiguration, including new plumbing runs, electrical upgrades for modern appliances, and a layout that opens the kitchen to a living or dining area.
We also handle kitchen renovations in older Montreal properties where the existing conditions require extra attention — uneven floors, outdated plumbing stacks, knob-and-tube wiring, and walls that are rarely square. Our team has worked in enough pre-war triplexes and 1960s bungalows across the island and its suburbs to know what to expect and how to plan for it without blowing the budget.
We guide every material selection based on your budget, your aesthetic, and what will hold up in a working kitchen over the long term. For cabinetry, we work in lacquered MDF, melamine, wood veneer, and solid wood depending on the project and price point. For countertops, we source and install quartz, granite, marble, quartzite, and engineered stone. Backsplash work ranges from large-format porcelain through to hand-set mosaic tile and natural stone.
We do not upsell materials beyond what the project requires. If a high-durability quartz serves your needs better than a marble that will require sealing and careful maintenance, we will tell you that directly.
Our clients choose FCD because they want one company accountable for the entire project. Not a designer who hands off to a contractor. Not a contractor who subcontracts the cabinetry to a third party. We design, we build, and we stand behind the result. Every trade we work with has been vetted over years of projects, and our project manager is on site at every critical stage — not managing the job remotely by phone.
We have completed kitchen renovations across Montreal, Westmount, NDG, Laval, Brossard, Longueuil, and communities across the North Shore and West Island. The geographic range reflects a consistent referral base from clients who were happy with the result and confident recommending us to people they know.
Most kitchen renovations take between three and five weeks from demolition to final walkthrough, depending on scope and custom material lead times. Projects involving structural changes, custom millwork, or imported materials may take longer. We provide a clear written estimate and project timeline before any work begins, with a detailed cost breakdown and no hidden fees. The number on your estimate is the number on your final invoice unless you change the scope.
If you are ready to build a kitchen that actually works for the way you live, contact FCD Kitchen & Bath to schedule your free consultation. We serve homeowners across Montreal, Laval, South Shore, North Shore, and West Island.
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FAQ
Most kitchen renovations take between three and five weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. Projects that involve structural changes — removing walls, relocating plumbing, upgrading electrical — or that include custom millwork and imported materials can run six to eight weeks. We build a detailed project schedule before work begins and update you at every stage so there are no surprises. Lead times for custom cabinetry and certain countertop materials are factored into the schedule upfront, not discovered mid-project.
Yes. When the scope requires a permit — structural modifications, plumbing relocations, or electrical panel work — we manage the permit application, coordinate the required inspections, and ensure all work is completed to the standards of the City of Montreal building code. You do not need to navigate that process independently. For scopes that do not require a permit, such as a cabinet and countertop refresh with no structural or plumbing changes, we advise you accordingly.
Kitchen renovation costs in Montreal vary widely based on size, layout complexity, material choices, and whether structural or plumbing work is involved. A mid-range kitchen refresh involving new cabinetry, countertops, and backsplash typically starts around $25,000 to $35,000. A full custom kitchen with high-end materials, a reconfigured layout, and custom millwork can reach $70,000 to $100,000 or more. We provide a detailed written estimate with a line-by-line cost breakdown before any work begins so you know exactly what you are committing to.
Most clients stay in their homes during a kitchen renovation. We contain the work area, protect adjoining rooms from dust and debris, and maintain safe access through the property throughout the project. The most disruptive phase is demolition, which is typically completed in the first day or two. For clients who find the inconvenience of not having a working kitchen difficult to manage, we try to minimize that period and ensure temporary access to a kettle, microwave, and basic prep space where possible.
We do not install stock cabinetry from big-box suppliers. Every cabinet in an FCD kitchen is built to the exact dimensions of your space and your storage requirements. This matters in Montreal specifically because older properties rarely have square walls or standard ceiling heights, and stock cabinets installed in those conditions always show gaps, filler strips, and compromises that a custom-built cabinet simply does not have. Custom cabinetry also gives you full control over internal fittings — drawer systems, pull-out shelves, built-in organizers — so the storage actually works for how you live.
Book a free consultation today. We will review your space, discuss your vision, and provide a clear estimate with no pressure and no hidden costs.
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