This list ranks 10 kitchen renovation companies in Hamilton, ON. It starts from Google Maps searches for kitchen renovations and related building work in Hamilton: 85 firms were checked, and building and renovation firms with their own website and an open Google listing went forward. Firms are weighed on their Google rating, the number of reviews behind it, how closely their services match kitchen renovation, and their portfolio. The strongest firm overall sits at place 1, places 2 to 4 carry a badge for what each suits best, and places 5 to 10 run in order. Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked October 14, 2026. How we rank
Hamilton general contractor renovating kitchens, bathrooms, basements and commercial spaces across Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Burlington and Grimsby.
Hamilton renovation contractor on Barton Street East doing full-home renovations, additions, structural changes, kitchens and basements.
Hamilton renovation contractor handling additions, structural changes, kitchens, bathrooms and legal basement suites in Hamilton and nearby towns.
Hamilton renovation contractor remodelling kitchens and bathrooms and finishing basements, with work in Oakville, Burlington, Grimsby and the GTA.
Hamilton general contractor on James Street South doing kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, custom homes and commercial renovations.
Owner-run Hamilton renovation contractor taking on kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels plus exterior jobs, from small repairs to major renovations.
| Rank | Firm | Best for | Services | Google rating | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Gravity Contractors | Kitchen renovations run by a single contractor | Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement finishing · Home renovations · Commercial renovations | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 90 Google reviews | Hamilton |
| 02 | Elite Building & Construction | Kitchens alongside home additions | Full home renovations · Home additions · Structural renovations · Kitchen renovations · Basement renovations | Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 155 Google reviews | Hamilton |
| 03 | Chermark Renovations | Kitchens with wall removal | Home additions · Structural renovations · Kitchen renovations · Basement suites · Bathroom renovations | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 55 Google reviews | Hamilton |
| 04 | HB Renovations | Kitchen and bath remodels together | Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement finishing · Deck building · Painting | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 50 Google reviews | Hamilton |
| 05 | Waffles Construction | Renovations run by an in-house team | Kitchen renovations · Bathroom remodels · Basement finishing · Home additions · Commercial renovations | Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 117 Google reviews | Hamilton |
| 06 | The Renovators | Small repairs through to major renovations | Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement renovations · Decks and fences · Windows | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 46 Google reviews | Hamilton |
| 07 | TradeMaster Hamilton | Kitchen and bath jobs led by the owner | Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement renovations · Structural work | Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 86 Google reviews | Hamilton |
| 08 | Oakville Renovation | Renovations needing a hired project manager | Kitchen remodelling · Bathroom remodelling · Home additions · Project management · Outdoor carpentry | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 43 Google reviews | Hamilton |
| 09 | Shabo Constructions | Bathroom remodels with tile and fixtures | Bathroom renovations · Kitchen renovations · Basement renovations · Flooring · Drywall and framing | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 37 Google reviews | Hamilton |
Five things to confirm with any firm, on this list or not, before you sign. The rules below are Ontario's and Hamilton's.
Ask the firm for a clearance certificate from the WSIB, which confirms it is registered for workers' compensation and its account is in good standing. The certificate confirms the firm is registered with the WSIB and up to date on its premiums, so check its dates cover your job.
Ask for a certificate of insurance that names the firm and shows commercial general liability coverage in force for the dates of your job, and check that the subcontractors it brings in are covered too.
Building permits for homes in Hamilton come from the City of Hamilton, and moving walls, plumbing or gas lines, or adding circuits, usually needs one, while new cabinets and counters alone usually do not. Agree in writing who applies for the permit and books the inspections.
Get the scope of work, the payment schedule tied to stages of the work, start and finish dates, how changes are agreed and priced, and who handles permits and cleanup, all in one signed contract before any work starts.
A renovation is not a new home, so the new home warranty rules usually do not apply: get the firm's own workmanship warranty in writing, with what it covers and for how long. Renovators in RenoMark, the Canadian Home Builders' Association program, offer a minimum two-year warranty on their work.
The 10 firms on this list fall into 4 groups, read from what each firm's own site says it does and how it is listed on Google.
General contractors run building projects of many kinds and bring in the trades each job needs.
Kitchen specialists work mainly on kitchens, from layout and cabinets to counters and finishing.
Renovation companies renovate existing homes, one room at a time or all of it at once.
Home builders build new houses as their main work, and some take on additions and major renovations too.
A cabinet company supplies and installs cabinets. A kitchen renovation firm runs the full project: demolition, plumbing and electrical changes, drywall, flooring, cabinets, counters and finishing, with one contract and one schedule.
Not for new cabinets, counters and finishes in most cities. Removing walls, moving plumbing or adding electrical circuits usually needs a building permit and inspections. Your municipality decides, so ask the firm to confirm what the job needs.
Design and measuring. The layout, cabinets and appliances are chosen before demolition, because cabinets and counters are made or ordered to fit the room. Then come demolition, rough-in plumbing and electrical, inspections where a permit is needed, drywall, cabinets, counters and finishing.
Yes. Leaving the sink, range and fridge where they are avoids moving plumbing, gas lines and circuits, so the job is simpler and often needs no permit. New cabinet doors, counters, backsplash, lighting and flooring change the look without changing the layout.
Ask the firm for a clearance certificate from the WSIB. The certificate confirms the firm is registered with the WSIB and up to date on its premiums, so check its dates cover your job.
Building permits for homes in Hamilton come from the City of Hamilton. For kitchen renovation, moving walls, plumbing or gas lines, or adding circuits, usually needs one, while new cabinets and counters alone usually do not. Many firms apply for the permit as part of the job, so agree who does it before you sign.
Kitchen renovation prices for Toronto, Ontario, Vancouver and Calgary in 2026, where the budget goes, what moving the sink or a wall adds, and the tax and permit lines.
Weeks by scope, the stage-by-stage order, cabinet and countertop lead times, permit and inspection waits in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, and condo and strata approvals.
What the structural work costs by beam and span, permit rules, fees and review times by city, what the wall hides, and the steps from engineer to final inspection.
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