Kitchens in older Cobourg and Port Hope homes
Many kitchens in Cobourg's and Port Hope's older homes were added on or carved out of small rooms decades ago. Opening them up usually means taking out a wall, and in a century home that wall is often load-bearing. We bring in an engineer to size a beam, get the permit, and install it flush in the ceiling so the room reads as one space. We also check what is behind the walls: old wiring and drains are best replaced while the room is open.
Kitchens in newer homes
In the newer subdivisions around both towns, kitchens tend to be the right size but finished in builder-grade materials. Those projects are usually about cabinetry, stone, lighting and flow: a bigger island, panelled appliances, a walk-in or butler's pantry, and lighting that works at night.
Materials our clients choose
Flat-panel rift-cut white oak with sage-veined quartzite, or rift-cut walnut with Calacatta marble, are two directions you can compare on our homepage finish picker. Painted cabinets with a quiet quartz are a timeless alternative that suits older homes well.
Cost and timeline
| Scope | Typical cost (2026 Ontario) |
|---|---|
| Refresh | $30,000 to $55,000 |
| Mid-range full renovation | $55,000 to $110,000 |
| Premium custom kitchen | $110,000 to $200,000+ |
Custom cabinets take 6 to 10 weeks to build, so we order them as soon as the design and price are signed. The full breakdown is in our kitchen renovation cost guide.
See how we build kitchens on the kitchen renovations page.
Questions, answered
A mid-range full kitchen renovation in Ontario typically costs $55,000 to $110,000 in 2026. Removing a load-bearing wall or moving plumbing adds engineering and permit costs. We give you a fixed price after measuring.
Yes. An engineer sizes the beam, we get the permit and install it, usually flush in the ceiling.
Typically 6 to 10 weeks on site. We can set up a temporary kitchen space for you during the work.