Orléans, east Ottawa
Kitchen renovations in Orléans
The ranch and split-level homes of Queenswood Heights and Convent Glen often have kitchens that are closed off or split by level changes, and typical options include opening them up. In Fallingbrook and Chapel Hill the two-storey homes from the 1980s and 1990s usually keep the layout and replace dated builder-grade cabinets and counters.
Typical kitchen renovation in Orléans, with HST $44,300 to $59,400 $295 to $396 per sq ft for 150 sq ft
AI imageWhat kitchens cost in Orléans
Typical project totals and the price per square foot, with HST, by type of job and finish level, priced for suburban Ottawa. Choose a row to open it in the estimator with Orléans prices.
| Typical size | Essential | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen renovation150 sq ft | $29,700 to $39,800$198 to $265 per sq ft | $44,300 to $59,400$295 to $396 per sq ft | $71,200 to $95,500$475 to $637 per sq ft |
Prices are estimates based on published Ottawa and Ontario price guides, checked October 2026. They are not an offer. A firm written quote follows a site visit. Prices for Orléans include about 2% over central Ottawa for travel and delivery.
Homes in Orléans
What the local housing means for kitchens.
Queenswood Heights, Convent Glen and Orléans Wood came first, from the late 1960s and the 1970s, with ranch-style and split-level homes on comparatively large lots. Fallingbrook (started in 1985) and Chapel Hill followed in the 1980s and 1990s, mostly two-storey detached homes with brick fronts. Avalon, Notting Gate and Cardinal Creek are from the late 1990s and 2000s onward.
- Kitchens and bathrooms in Queenswood Heights, Convent Glen and Orléans Wood are often due for a full redo.
- Fallingbrook and Chapel Hill homes are at the age when builder-grade kitchens and bathrooms get replaced.
- The larger lots of the earliest neighbourhoods leave room for rear additions and bigger decks.
Permits and approvals
What to check in Orléans before kitchens work starts. Rules change, so we confirm what applies to your address.
Building permits
The City generally requires a building permit to finish a basement, move or remove walls, alter plumbing, add or enlarge windows and doors, and build an addition. Replacing kitchen cabinets without moving plumbing fixtures usually does not need one. Electrical work is inspected separately by the Electrical Safety Authority.
A sample quote
A typical Ottawa kitchen renovation, priced task by task. Open it, then change it to suit a house in Orléans.
Good to know
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Orléans?
A mid-range kitchen renovation of about 150 sq ft typically comes to $44,300 to $59,400 with HST, based on published Ottawa and Ontario price guides checked October 2026. With essential finishes the same job is about $29,700 to $39,800; with premium finishes, about $71,200 to $95,500. Size, the state of the house and what you add all move the number, so use the estimator for your own project. A firm quote follows a site visit.
Which parts of Orléans do you cover?
All of it, including Queenswood Heights, Convent Glen, Orléans Wood, Fallingbrook, Chapel Hill, Avalon, Notting Gate and Cardinal Creek.
Planning a kitchen renovation in Orléans?
Price it in the estimator with Orléans rates, then send it to us. We confirm the numbers on a site visit and follow up with a written quote.