Riverside South, south Ottawa
Kitchen renovations in Riverside South
Riverside South's oldest kitchens were installed from 1996 on, and many are original builder-grade rooms now 20 to 30 years old. Most renovations here keep the layout and replace cabinets, counters, backsplash and lighting, sometimes adding an island where the room allows.
Typical kitchen renovation in Riverside South, with HST $44,300 to $59,400 $295 to $396 per sq ft for 150 sq ft
AI imageWhat kitchens cost in Riverside South
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 Riverside South 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 Riverside South include about 2% over central Ottawa for travel and delivery.
Homes in Riverside South
What the local housing means for kitchens.
The community was built by a small number of developers, among them Urbandale, Richcraft and Claridge, first under a 1992 Gloucester plan and then under City plans from 2005. The 2009 plan aimed for a mix of about 42% singles and semis, 37.5% townhouses and the rest stacked townhouses and apartments. Honey Gables, three streets on the west side of River Road, dates from about 1950.
- Kitchens and bathrooms from the late 1990s and 2000s are reaching the age when cabinets, counters, tubs and vanities get replaced.
- Singles, semis and townhouses are the types the City allows to host a secondary suite, so basement suites come up often.
- On townhouse streets a rear deck is often the main outdoor space; additions are more realistic on detached lots.
Permits and approvals
What to check in Riverside South 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 Riverside South.
Good to know
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Riverside South?
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.
Do you work in all of Riverside South?
Yes, including the older streets of Honey Gables and the new streets east of Limebank Road as they are built. Riverside South addresses are priced at suburban rates in the estimator.
Planning a kitchen renovation in Riverside South?
Price it in the estimator with Riverside South rates, then send it to us. We confirm the numbers on a site visit and follow up with a written quote.