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Kitchen Renovations in Ajax
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Kitchen Renovations in Ajax
A kitchen renovation is one of the most common projects we quote in Ajax. The housing here includes wartime-era homes, established family homes and newer subdivisions, and whether the goal is a brighter, more open space or simply more storage and better workflow, the right plan depends on the house.
Our Ajax kitchen projects follow a clear sequence: measure and plan, order long-lead items like cabinets, then demolition, rough-ins and inspections, followed by drywall, cabinets, counters, tile and finishing. You get one point of contact from start to finish.
Building permits for structural, plumbing and wall-removal work in Ajax are issued by the Town of Ajax. We tell you up front whether your project needs one, prepare or coordinate the drawings, and book the inspections so the work is signed off properly.
Call (647) 424-1511 or send the form on this page for a free kitchen renovation quote in Ajax. Tell us what you want to change, add a few photos of the space, and we will book a visit and send a written quote that lists the scope, the materials, the permits involved and the schedule.
Ajax homes
What kitchen renovations involves in Ajax's houses
Post-war bungalows and back-splits in Ajax
The classic Ajax bungalow kitchen is a closed room beside the living room. The wall between them is often load-bearing, but replacing it with a flush or dropped beam is routine with an engineer's design and a permit, and it transforms the main floor. These kitchens usually need new circuits too, since modern appliances draw far more power than the original wiring was designed for.
1970s to 1990s family homes in Ajax
Many Ajax kitchens from the 1970s to the 1990s still have their original oak or melamine cabinets and a layout built around a small eat-in table. Common changes are an island, taller upper cabinets, better task lighting and opening the kitchen to the family room. If the house has aluminum branch wiring or poly-B supply lines, the renovation is the right time to deal with them.
Newer homes built since 2000 in Ajax
Kitchens in newer Ajax homes usually have a good layout and builder-grade finishes, so the work is often an upgrade rather than a rebuild: new cabinet doors or full cabinet replacement, quartz counters, a larger island, a proper range hood vented outside, and under-cabinet lighting.
Rules in Ajax
Permits and approvals for kitchen renovations in Ajax
Building permits
Building permits in Ajax are issued by the Town of Ajax. Electrical work anywhere in Ontario is done by a licensed electrical contractor under an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit. We confirm what your project needs before you sign and book every inspection.
Testing before demolition
Homes built before the 1990s can contain asbestos in plaster, textured ceilings, floor tile, vermiculite insulation and pipe wrap, and homes from before the 1960s often have lead paint. In Ajax's older houses we test suspect materials before demolition and handle them by the regulations if they are found.
The service
Kitchen Renovations Planned Around How You Live
A kitchen renovation is the project most homeowners think about longest, and the one where planning matters most. Before anything is ordered, we look at how the room is used: who cooks, where people gather, what storage is missing and what is not working about the current layout. Then we design around that, whether the answer is new cabinets in the same footprint or a new layout with an island where a wall used to be.
Most kitchens involve several trades: demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, cabinets, counters, backsplash tile, flooring and paint. We manage them as one project in the right order, so the counters are templated after the cabinets are level, the electrical is inspected before the walls are closed, and you have one person to call with questions.
More about kitchen renovations →The process
How your Ajax project comes together
01
Consultation
Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos. We visit, measure and talk through options.
02
Written Quote
A clear scope, materials, permits and schedule, in writing. No vague allowances.
03
Permits & Planning
Drawings, permits and material orders lined up before demolition starts.
04
Build & Walk-Through
Work done in the right order, inspected where required, and walked through with you at the end.
Across Ajax
Kitchen Renovations throughout Ajax
Ajax grew from a wartime town into a busy lakeshore community, with older homes south of the 401, established family neighbourhoods in central Ajax and newer subdivisions in the north and west.
Questions
Kitchen Renovations in Ajax: FAQs
How do I get a kitchen renovations quote in Ajax?+
Call (647) 424-1511, use the form on this page or email info@ontariorenovationcompany.com. Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos, and we will book a visit and send a written quote for your Ajax project.
What kinds of Ajax homes do you work on?+
All of them. Housing in Ajax includes post-war bungalows and back-splits, 1970s to 1990s family homes and newer homes built since 2000, and each comes with its own considerations, from older wiring and foundations to builder warranties, septic systems and shoreline rules. We plan the work around the house you actually have.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?+
It depends on the scope. A kitchen that keeps its layout moves faster than one where walls, plumbing or electrical are moving. Cabinet and countertop lead times also matter. Your written quote includes a realistic schedule, including when you will be without a working kitchen.
Can you remove the wall between my kitchen and living room?+
Often, yes. If the wall is load-bearing it needs a beam and the right support, designed properly and covered by a building permit. We assess the wall during the visit and tell you what is involved before you commit.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen renovation?+
Replacing cabinets and counters in the same layout usually does not. Removing walls, structural changes and new plumbing generally do, and electrical work needs an ESA permit. We confirm the requirements with your municipality and include them in the quote.
Can I keep using my kitchen during the renovation?+
Usually not for the main construction phase. Many clients set up a temporary kitchen with a microwave, kettle and fridge in another room. We sequence the work to keep that period as short as we can.
Do you offer kitchen renovations across Ajax?+
Yes. We work throughout Ajax, including Pickering Village, South Ajax, Central Ajax, Nottingham, Riverside and Northwest Ajax, and in nearby Pickering, Oshawa, Scarborough, Courtice and Stouffville.
More renovation services in Ajax
Alongside kitchen renovations, we also handle flooring installation, whole-home renovations and drywall and interior finishing in Ajax, so related work can be planned together.
Other kitchens, baths & interiors services in Ajax: bathroom renovations, accessible & aging-in-place renovations, flooring installation, drywall & interior finishing, whole-home renovations and commercial renovations.
Further reading
- How to Choose a Renovation Contractor in Ontario
- Renovating a Century Home in Ontario: What Is Behind the Walls
- Renovating a Post-War Bungalow: Open Concept, Basement Suites and More
- Do I Need a Building Permit? An Ontario Renovation Guide
- Knob-and-Tube, Aluminum Wiring, Poly-B and Kitec: What to Know Before You Renovate
Your Ajax renovation, done properly.
Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos. We will book a visit and send a clear written quote, with no obligation.