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Renovated kitchen in a Gatineau area home

Kitchen Renovation in Gatineau

What Gatineau's building stock means for your project, and what it actually costs.

What does a kitchen renovation cost in Gatineau?

For a medium-sized kitchen (roughly 18 linear feet of cabinetry), with thermoplastic cabinets, a quartz countertop, demolition, flooring, backsplash, lighting, and painting, tax included:

$20,400 – $41,800

Labour runs roughly 2% below Montreal; materials cost much the same everywhere.

This range excludes appliances and any relocation of plumbing or electrical, two items that can add several thousand dollars. It applies the regional labour adjustment for Gatineau.

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Gatineau's housing stock

Gatineau brings together the older Hull and Aylmer sectors and large recent developments in Gatineau and Buckingham. Proximity to Ottawa shapes both the supplier market and the contractor pool.

What to know before you start in Gatineau

  • A contractor based in Ontario must hold a valid RBQ licence to perform construction work in Quebec. Verify the number in the RBQ register regardless of which side of the river the company comes from.

  • Access to Ottawa suppliers widens material choice, but prices quoted in Ontario do not include QST.

Verify the RBQ licence before you sign

In Quebec, a contractor performing construction work must hold a licence from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec. The RBQ register is public and free: search the company name or licence number before paying a deposit. It is the fastest and most useful check you can make, in Gatineau as anywhere else.

Frequently asked questions — Gatineau

Can I hire an Ottawa contractor to renovate my Gatineau kitchen?

Yes, provided they hold a Régie du bâtiment du Québec licence for the applicable work categories. An Ontario licence does not substitute for an RBQ licence. The RBQ public register lets you verify this free of charge in seconds.

Renovated kitchen with island and dining nook

Planning a kitchen project in Gatineau?

Describe your project and compare quotes from contractors holding a valid RBQ licence.