Measure and plan
Exact measurements of the room, windows, doors and services. We talk through how you cook, where things live now and what frustrates you.
Based in Woodstock, Ontario
Kitchen Renovations
Cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring and trim, planned together and installed in the right order by a carpenter who cares how the last detail lines up.
What it is
A kitchen renovation replaces the surfaces and cabinetry in your existing kitchen footprint, or reworks the layout so the room finally functions the way you cook and gather.
Most kitchens fail on storage, lighting and work flow before they fail on looks. We start with how you use the room, then choose the cabinet layout, counter material, backsplash and lighting plan to fit. Trim and millwork tie it into the rest of the house, so the new kitchen does not look like it was dropped into an old home.
CabinetryNew cabinets, refacing or custom built-ins, with hardware and soft-close upgrades
SurfacesCountertops, backsplash tile, flooring that runs into adjoining rooms
Lighting and powerPot lights, under-cabinet lighting, island outlets and appliance circuits by a licensed electrician
FinishCrown, light valance, baseboard, window and door trim to match the house
Who this is for
- Homeowners with original builder-grade cabinets that have worn out
- Families who need more storage, a proper pantry or an island with seating
- Anyone opening a closed kitchen to a dining or living area
- Buyers updating a dated kitchen before moving in
How it works
From measurements to the last handle
Cabinets are ordered before demolition, so your kitchen is never torn out while you wait for a delivery.
Layout and cabinet design
The work triangle, landing zones beside the stove and fridge, drawer versus door bases, island clearances. The layout is settled before any finish is chosen.
Selections
Cabinet door style and colour, counter material, backsplash tile, flooring, sink, faucet and lighting, in that order, so each choice supports the last.
Order and schedule
Cabinets and counters have the longest lead times. We order, confirm delivery dates and only then book demolition.
Demolition and rough-in
Old cabinets out, floors protected, plumbing and electrical adjusted and inspected, drywall repaired.
Install and finish
Cabinets set level and plumb, counters templated and installed, backsplash tiled, trim and hardware fitted, then a final clean.
Your options
Cabinets and counters, compared
The two choices that set the look, the budget and the lead time.
| Option | What it is | Good for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing | New doors, drawer fronts and veneer on the existing boxes | Sound boxes, a layout you like, a tighter budget | Interior storage and layout stay the same |
| Stock cabinets | Factory sizes in set finishes, delivered quickly | Simple rectangular kitchens, fast schedules | Filler panels where sizes do not fit; fewer finish choices |
| Semi-custom cabinets | Factory built with size modifications and more finishes | Most renovations, islands, pantries | Longer lead time than stock |
| Custom cabinets | Built to the inch for your room | Odd shapes, tall ceilings, unique materials | Highest cost and longest lead time |
| Laminate counters | Printed surface on a particleboard core | Budget updates, secondary kitchens | Seams show; scratches and heat damage are permanent |
| Quartz counters | Engineered stone, non-porous | Busy family kitchens, white or light colours | Can mark from high heat; heavy, needs solid cabinet support |
| Butcher block | Solid wood, oiled or sealed | Islands, warm looks, easy to refinish | Needs regular oiling; stains if neglected |
What moves the price
Cost drivers
A refaced kitchen with new laminate and a custom kitchen with quartz and a moved sink are different projects.
Cabinet type and count
Refacing, stock, semi-custom or custom, and how many linear feet of uppers, lowers and tall units.
Layout changes
Moving the sink, stove or fridge means new plumbing, gas or electrical runs and inspections.
Countertop material
Laminate, quartz, granite and solid wood sit at very different points, and seams, cut-outs and edge profiles add to each.
Walls and openings
Opening the kitchen to another room, especially through a load-bearing wall, adds engineering, a beam and finish work on both sides.
Electrical upgrades
Older homes often need extra circuits for modern appliances, plus pot lights and under-cabinet lighting.
Flooring extent
Replacing only the kitchen floor is simpler than running new flooring through the whole main level to avoid a transition.
There is no price list for kitchens. Every estimate is written after a site visit and itemized so you can see where the money goes and what to adjust.
Our work
Kitchens from the portfolio
Cabinet installs, backsplash tile and full kitchen rebuilds.
Service area
Where we work
Kitchen Renovations from our home base in Woodstock, Ontario to Kitchener, Guelph and Cambridge, with London and Brantford also covered.
Kitchener
Many Kitchener kitchens in postwar homes are galley or L-shaped rooms closed off from the dining area. Opening a wall and adding an island is the usual starting point for those layouts.
Interior renovations in KitchenerGuelph
Guelph homes range from century stone houses with small original kitchens to 1990s subdivisions with oak cabinets ready for an update. Both benefit from a layout review before any finish is chosen.
Interior renovations in GuelphCambridge
In Cambridge, older brick homes in Galt and Preston often have kitchens added or moved over the years. Levelling floors and squaring walls comes first so the new cabinets sit true.
Interior renovations in CambridgeQuestions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before a kitchen renovation project.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
It depends on cabinet lead time, whether plumbing or electrical moves and how much of the floor is replaced. We set the schedule in the estimate once those are known, and cabinets are ordered before demolition so the kitchen is not torn out while you wait.
Should I reface or replace my kitchen cabinets?
Reface when the boxes are solid, the layout works and you mainly want a new look. Replace when you need a different layout, more drawers, better interiors, or the boxes are swollen, sagging or water damaged.
Do I need a permit to renovate my kitchen?
Not for cabinets, counters, backsplash or flooring. You do need one if walls are removed or altered, plumbing is moved or new electrical circuits are added. Electrical work also requires an ESA permit, which the licensed electrician takes out.
What is the best countertop for a family kitchen?
Quartz is the usual answer: non-porous, consistent and easy to clean. Granite is a close second if you like natural variation and keep it sealed. Laminate is the budget option, and butcher block suits an island more than a sink run.
Can you match the new kitchen trim to the rest of my house?
Yes. Matching or recreating existing casing, baseboard and crown profiles is the carpentry side of the job and the part that makes a new kitchen look like it belongs.
Do you renovate kitchens outside Woodstock?
Yes. Trimpro takes on kitchen renovations in Kitchener, Guelph, Cambridge, London and Brantford as well as Woodstock.
Free estimate
Let's plan your kitchen.
Send a few photos and the rough size of the room, or book a walk-through. Dustin will talk through layout and finishes and follow up with a written estimate.