# 23 Cabinet Installation Statistics: Costs, Labour and Timelines (2026)

23 cited cabinet installation statistics for 2026: Ontario and GTA labour per linear foot in CAD, cabinet tiers, refacing savings, US benchmarks and ROI.

_Source: https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/blog/cabinet-installation-statistics/_

- **Author:** [Pro House Maintenance Editorial Team](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/about/)
- **Published:** 2026-10-18

Cited data on what cabinet installation costs in Ontario and the GTA, how stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets compare, how long installs take, and what a kitchen refresh returns at resale.

**Kitchen cabinet installation labour in Ontario runs $100 to $300 per linear foot in 2026**, or 15% to 20% of the cabinet price, according to [Builders Ontario](https://buildersontario.com/kitchen-cabinet-installation-cost/). Cabinet installation means mapping studs, setting base cabinets level, hanging uppers, scribing to walls and fitting hardware. The 23 statistics below cover Ontario labour rates, GTA cabinet tiers, refacing, US benchmarks, timelines, resale value, the cabinet maker trade and Toronto permit rules. To get local prices, start with our [cabinet installation services](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/services/cabinet-installation/).

Builders Ontario, TF Renovations, RenoHeal and RenoHouse figures are in CAD. HomeGuide and Cost vs. Value figures are in USD. All sources were checked on October 18, 2026.

## Key Takeaways

- **Ontario cabinet installation labour runs $100 to $300 per linear foot**, before HST ([Builders Ontario](https://buildersontario.com/kitchen-cabinet-installation-cost/)).
- **GTA kitchen install labour runs $2,500 to $6,500** for a standard kitchen of 10 to 30 cabinets ([RenoHeal](https://www.renoheal.ca/cabinet-installation/)).
- **Installed GTA cabinets cost $180 to $950 per linear foot**, or about $6,000 to $28,000 for a 10 by 10 kitchen ([TF Renovations](https://tfrenovations.ca/blogs/news/kitchen-cabinet-cost-mississauga)).
- **Cabinetry is 40% to 50% of a full Canadian kitchen budget** ([TF Renovations](https://tfrenovations.ca/blogs/news/kitchen-cabinet-cost-mississauga)).
- **Refacing saves 30% to 50%** when the existing boxes are sound ([RenoHouse](https://renohouse.ca/services/kitchen-bath/cabinet-installation)).
- **A minor kitchen remodel recouped 113% at resale in 2025**, at a $28,458 US job cost ([Cost vs. Value](https://www.jlconline.com/cost-vs-value/2025/)).

## How much does cabinet installation labour cost in Ontario?

Cabinet installation labour in Ontario costs $100 to $300 per linear foot of cabinet run in 2026, says Builders Ontario, and GTA installers quote $2,500 to $6,500 for a full kitchen. Most shops price labour at 15% to 20% of the cabinet price. Square walls and stock boxes sit at the low end; old houses and tall uppers sit at the top.

### 1\. Ontario installation labour runs $100 to $300 per linear foot

Builders Ontario puts kitchen cabinet installation at $100 to $300 per linear foot of cabinet run, with rates checked October 2026 and quoted before HST ([Builders Ontario](https://buildersontario.com/kitchen-cabinet-installation-cost/)). TF Renovations quotes the same $100 to $300 GTA range ([TF Renovations](https://tfrenovations.ca/blogs/news/kitchen-cabinet-cost-mississauga)).

### 2\. Most shops charge 15% to 20% of the cabinet price

The same guide says most shops price installation at 15% to 20% of the cabinet price. Its rule of thumb: if a quote is under 12% of the cabinet price, ask what is missing, and if it is over 25%, ask what is wrong with the room ([Builders Ontario](https://buildersontario.com/kitchen-cabinet-installation-cost/)).

### 3\. A mid-grade Ontario kitchen costs $2,500 to $4,500 to install

On its reference kitchen of 18 feet of base and 14 feet of uppers, Builders Ontario puts mid-grade installation labour at $2,500 to $4,500 ([Builders Ontario](https://buildersontario.com/kitchen-cabinet-installation-cost/)).

### 4\. GTA full-kitchen labour runs $2,500 to $6,500

RenoHeal lists a fixed labour price of $2,500 to $6,500 for a standard GTA kitchen of 10 to 30 cabinets, with crown, trim and hardware included and cabinets supplied separately ([RenoHeal](https://www.renoheal.ca/cabinet-installation/)).

### 5\. A single bathroom vanity costs $450 to $750 to install

RenoHeal prices a single-sink vanity install at $450 to $750 in labour, including the plumbing reconnect and removal of the old vanity, and it bills custom built-ins at $90 an hour after the first hour ([RenoHeal](https://www.renoheal.ca/cabinet-installation/)).

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## What do stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets cost in the GTA?

Installed GTA kitchen cabinets cost $180 to $950 per linear foot in 2026, according to TF Renovations, so a 10 by 10 foot kitchen runs about $6,000 to $28,000. Stock boxes start at $180 per linear foot, and full custom starts at $650. RenoHouse puts a Toronto 10 by 10 kitchen at $3,500 to $25,000 by tier.

### 6\. Installed GTA cabinets cost $180 to $950 per linear foot

TF Renovations, a Mississauga cabinet seller, puts installed GTA kitchen cabinets at $180 to $950 per linear foot, or about $6,000 to $28,000 for a standard 10 by 10 kitchen ([TF Renovations](https://tfrenovations.ca/blogs/news/kitchen-cabinet-cost-mississauga)).

### 7\. Stock cabinets start at $180 and full custom at $650 per linear foot

Its tier table lists stock or ready-to-assemble boxes at $180 to $400 per linear foot, semi-custom at $400 to $650, full custom at $650 to $1,200 or more and boutique millwork at $1,200 to $2,500 ([TF Renovations](https://tfrenovations.ca/blogs/news/kitchen-cabinet-cost-mississauga)).

_Chart: GTA cabinet cost per linear foot by tier, low end of range (CAD)._

Source: [TF Renovations](https://tfrenovations.ca/blogs/news/kitchen-cabinet-cost-mississauga), 2026 GTA price guide.

### 8\. Cabinetry is 40% to 50% of a Canadian kitchen budget

TF Renovations says cabinetry typically accounts for 40% to 50% of a full kitchen renovation budget in Canada ([TF Renovations](https://tfrenovations.ca/blogs/news/kitchen-cabinet-cost-mississauga)). Our [kitchen remodel statistics](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/guides/kitchen-remodel-statistics/) cover the rest of the budget.

### 9\. A Toronto 10 by 10 kitchen costs $3,500 to $25,000 by tier

RenoHouse puts a supply-and-install 10 by 10 Toronto kitchen at $3,500 to $5,000 in stock IKEA boxes, $9,000 to $14,000 in semi-custom shaker and $18,000 to $25,000 in full custom millwork ([RenoHouse](https://renohouse.ca/services/kitchen-bath/cabinet-installation)).

### 10\. Refacing saves 30% to 50%

Refacing keeps the boxes and replaces doors, drawer fronts, end panels and hardware. RenoHouse says it saves 30% to 50% when the boxes are sound, and puts a typical 10 by 10 refacing job at $4,500 to $10,000 ([RenoHouse](https://renohouse.ca/services/kitchen-bath/cabinet-installation)).

### 11\. Panel-ready appliances add $2,500 to $6,000 each

Integrating a panel-ready fridge, dishwasher or wine fridge, so the cabinet door becomes its front, adds $2,500 to $6,000 per appliance to the cabinet scope, says RenoHouse ([RenoHouse](https://renohouse.ca/services/kitchen-bath/cabinet-installation)).

_Chart: Toronto 10 x 10 kitchen, supply and install, low end of range (CAD)._

Source: [RenoHouse](https://renohouse.ca/services/kitchen-bath/cabinet-installation), 2026 Toronto pricing.

## What do US benchmarks say about cabinet installation cost?

US cabinet installation costs $150 to $500 per linear foot installed, according to HomeGuide, or $4,500 to $15,000 for an average kitchen in USD. Labour alone runs $40 to $80 an hour. Those US ranges sit close to the Ontario figures above, though CAD and USD are not one to one.

### 12\. US cabinets cost $150 to $500 per linear foot installed

HomeGuide puts cabinet installation at $150 to $500 per linear foot, or $4,500 to $15,000 total for an average kitchen, and $250 to $600 per cabinet box installed ([HomeGuide](https://homeguide.com/costs/cabinet-installation-cost)).

### 13\. US installation labour runs $40 to $80 an hour

The same guide says labour costs $40 to $80 an hour or $50 to $300 per linear foot, depending on layout, customization, cabinet size, height and material ([HomeGuide](https://homeguide.com/costs/cabinet-installation-cost)).

### 14\. US custom cabinets cost $15,000 to $30,000 per kitchen

HomeGuide puts stock or prefab cabinets at $100 to $400 per linear foot and custom cabinets at $500 to $1,200 per linear foot installed, or $15,000 to $30,000 for an average kitchen ([HomeGuide](https://homeguide.com/costs/cabinet-installation-cost)).

### 15\. US bathroom vanities cost $400 to $4,000 installed

HomeGuide lists bathroom vanity cabinets at $400 to $4,000 installed, depending on style, size and material ([HomeGuide](https://homeguide.com/costs/cabinet-installation-cost)).

### 16\. Removing old cabinets costs $15 to $20 per linear foot

Old cabinet removal costs $15 to $20 per linear foot, or $300 to $600 for an average kitchen, and many contractors include removal and disposal in the install quote ([HomeGuide](https://homeguide.com/costs/cabinet-installation-cost)).

### 17\. Crown moulding adds $210 to $570 per kitchen

HomeGuide says crown moulding costs $210 to $570 installed for a whole kitchen, and some installers charge $50 to $150 for an in-home measure ([HomeGuide](https://homeguide.com/costs/cabinet-installation-cost)). See our [trim and baseboard cost guide](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/blog/trim-and-baseboard-cost/) for Ontario trim rates.

## How long does cabinet installation take, and does it pay back?

A small kitchen takes 2 to 5 days to install and a large one up to 10 to 14 days, according to HomeGuide, while a vanity takes 4 to 6 hours. At resale, a midrange minor kitchen remodel recouped 113% of its $28,458 cost in 2025, the fifth-best of 28 projects in the Cost vs. Value Report.

### 18\. Small kitchens take 2 to 5 days to install

HomeGuide says kitchen cabinets take 2 to 5 days for small kitchens and up to 10 to 14 days for larger ones ([HomeGuide](https://homeguide.com/costs/cabinet-installation-cost)). RenoHeal also lists 2 to 5 days for most GTA kitchens ([RenoHeal](https://www.renoheal.ca/cabinet-installation/)).

### 19\. A bathroom vanity takes 4 to 6 hours

Installing a bathroom vanity cabinet takes 4 to 6 hours if no plumbing changes are needed, says HomeGuide ([HomeGuide](https://homeguide.com/costs/cabinet-installation-cost)). RenoHeal lists 2 to 3 hours for a single-sink swap ([RenoHeal](https://www.renoheal.ca/cabinet-installation/)).

### 20\. A minor kitchen remodel recouped 113% in 2025

The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts a midrange minor kitchen remodel at $28,458 with $32,141 in resale value, a 113% return across 119 US markets ([Cost vs. Value](https://www.jlconline.com/cost-vs-value/2025/)).

_Chart: Midrange minor kitchen remodel, cost recouped at resale, 2025 (Cost vs. Value): 113% of 150._

Source: [Cost vs. Value 2025](https://www.jlconline.com/cost-vs-value/2025/).

### 21\. A major kitchen remodel recouped 51%

The same report puts a midrange major kitchen remodel at $82,793 with $42,130 in resale value, a 51% return ([Cost vs. Value](https://www.jlconline.com/cost-vs-value/2025/)). A cabinet refresh pays back far better per dollar than a full gut.

## Who installs cabinets, and do you need a permit in Toronto?

Cabinet maker is a Red Seal trade in Ontario, and the apprenticeship takes about 8,000 hours, says Skilled Trades Ontario. In Toronto, installing cabinetry and millwork needs no building permit, according to the City of Toronto. Plumbing changes, new openings or structural work bring permits back into play.

### 22\. A cabinet maker apprenticeship takes 8,000 hours

Skilled Trades Ontario says it takes about 8,000 hours, or roughly four years, to become competent as a cabinet maker: 7,280 hours on the job and 720 hours in school. It lists cabinet maker as a Red Seal trade ([Skilled Trades Ontario](https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/cabinetmaker/)). Our [carpenter statistics](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/blog/carpenter-statistics/) cover the related carpentry workforce.

### 23\. Toronto needs no permit to install cabinets

The City of Toronto lists installation of cabinetry and millwork among examples of work that do not need a building permit, though zoning rules still apply ([City of Toronto](https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/building-construction/building-permit/before-you-apply-for-a-building-permit/when-do-i-need-a-building-permit/)).

## What this means for homeowners

- Budget $100 to $300 per linear foot for installation labour in Ontario, and ask any quote under 12% of the cabinet price what it leaves out.
- Pick the tier first: stock boxes start near $180 per linear foot installed in the GTA, and full custom starts near $650.
- If your boxes are sound, price refacing too, since RenoHouse puts the saving at 30% to 50%.
- For a whole-kitchen job, compare the [best kitchen renovation companies in Toronto](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/best/kitchen-renovation-companies/toronto/).
- Pro House Maintenance matches you with vetted, licensed and insured cabinet installers who give free fixed-price estimates. [Request an estimate](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/contact/) or browse our [service areas](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/locations/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How much does cabinet installation cost per linear foot in Ontario?

Builders Ontario puts kitchen cabinet installation labour at $100 to $300 per linear foot of cabinet run in 2026, before HST. Most shops price it at 15% to 20% of the cabinet price instead. On an 18-foot base and 14-foot upper kitchen, that works out to $2,500 to $4,500 in labour.

### How much do installed kitchen cabinets cost in the GTA?

TF Renovations puts installed GTA kitchen cabinets at $180 to $950 per linear foot in 2026. A standard 10 by 10 foot kitchen works out to about $6,000 to $28,000, depending on whether you choose ready-to-assemble, semi-custom or full custom boxes. Countertops, hardware pulls and appliances are extra.

### Is refacing cheaper than new cabinets?

Yes, when the boxes are sound. RenoHouse says refacing saves 30% to 50% versus full installation, because it keeps the cabinet boxes and replaces the doors, drawer fronts, end panels and hardware. It puts a typical 10 by 10 Toronto refacing job at $4,500 to $10,000.

### How long does it take to install kitchen cabinets?

HomeGuide says small kitchens take 2 to 5 days and larger kitchens up to 10 to 14 days. A bathroom vanity takes 4 to 6 hours if no plumbing changes are needed. RenoHeal lists a 2 to 5 day install for most GTA kitchens with 10 to 30 cabinets.

### Do I need a permit to install cabinets in Toronto?

No. The City of Toronto lists installation of cabinetry and millwork among work that does not need a building permit. Moving a sink, adding new plumbing or opening walls can change that, so ask your installer which parts of the job need a permit before work starts.

### Is Pro House Maintenance free for cabinet installation quotes?

Yes. Pro House Maintenance is free for homeowners. You describe the cabinet job once, and we match you with vetted local pros who give free written estimates. You compare the quotes and choose who to hire, with no obligation to book.

## Keep exploring

Ready to move from research to a real quote? [See cabinet installation costs and get a quote](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/services/cabinet-installation/). Cabinet Installation projects typically run $1,500–$8,000 per project, and every estimate is free and fixed-price.

Related guides and reports from our editorial team:

- [Kitchen Remodel Statistics (2026)](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/guides/kitchen-remodel-statistics/): Remodel costs by tier, resale ROI, the most popular upgrades, cost drivers, and who hires a pro.
- [Carpenter Cost in 2026: Ontario Hourly Rates and Job Prices](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/blog/carpenter-cost/): GTA carpenters at $75 to $120 an hour, Ontario prices for trim, doors, built-ins and stairs, wage benchmarks and HomeGuide US comparisons.
- [Trim and Baseboard Cost in 2026: Ontario and US Price Ranges](https://www.prohousemaintenance.com/blog/trim-and-baseboard-cost/): Ontario CAD rates for baseboard and casing, US HomeGuide benchmarks, labour-only starting prices and whole-home trim budgets.

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