Charlotte CampbellA kitchen is more than just a place to prepare meals—it’s the heart of every home where memories are made over morning coffee and family dinners.
A few weeks ago, I started feeling that mine felt cramped, outdated, and uninspiring. That’s when I knew that it was time for a change.
But it wasn’t easy just to trust someone with such a large investment. So I spent weeks creating a list of every kitchen remodeler in Halifax and then began the thorough process of vetting each one until I found the right provider for my goals.
I’m sharing my list below.
How much does kitchen remodeling cost in Halifax?
Kitchen remodeling in Halifax can range from $10,000 to 50,0000, depending on the scope and scale. A budget-friendly remodel costs between $10,000 and $22,000, while a high-end renovation would set you back around $25,000 to $50,000.
How We Chose the Best Kitchen Remodelers in Halifax
1. Kitchen Refacers
Address: 47 Lylewood Dr, Middle Sackville
Contact details:
- +1 902 448 2108
- [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Sat: 8 AM – 8 PM
With over three decades of experience and 2,000 kitchen remodel projects completed, Kitchen Refacers has established a strong reputation not only in Halifax but also in neighbouring areas.
They’re not trying to be everyone’s renovation crew—most people call them for one very specific job. That job is cabinet refacing.
Instead of ripping everything out, the team carefully removes the old doors and drawer fronts, fits new panels, and laminates each one so the cabinets look like they belong together.
Because of that focus, they’re not the people you’d hire to redraw your whole floor or move plumbing around. If you’re dreaming of knocking down walls and starting from scratch, you’ll need a different contractor.
But if the layout works and it’s just the cabinets that are letting the room down, this is where they make sense. Their cabinet doors come with a 12-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under normal household use.
Helpful and informative, and provided some recommendations on a few things
“Kitchen Refacers did a new kitchen refacing remodel to our existing outdated kitchen by reconfiguring the cabinet construction and adding new drawers. They also did custom upper kitchen cabinets for us and a bathroom vanity. Rob was helpful and informative, and provided some recommendations on a few things we hadn’t considered. He cleaned up well too – the holes and debris in the photo were our doing after the fact…we highly recommend his services!”
-nikolai chorney, Google Review
Everything that was requested was completed
“Two years ago, I hired Kitchen Refacers, for a small kitchen remodel. Robert had great suggestions for updating my kitchen for storage and organizing my stove area. Everything that was requested was completed and if any adjustments were needed he came back promptly. Robert always kept me updated during the kitchen refacing process so that my items would fit properly back in my cabinets. Overall, I’m very happy with Kitchen Refacers and will be calling them for any future projects. Sharon from Waverly, Nova Scotia”
-Sharon Jamieson, Google Review
2. Case Design/Remodeling
Address: 2569 Windsor St
Contact details:
- +1 902 454 2273
- [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM
Case is a locally owned business that was incorporated in 2010. Before taking that step, owner Fred Case spent almost 10 years perfecting his craft.
That dedication to quality has continued to define the company’s growth. In 2022, the business received the Renovator of the Year award from the Canadian Home Builders Association – Nova Scotia.
Their full-service design-build approach is the reason why homeowners trust them for quality work. They do everything in-house, eliminating the need to deal with multiple contractors.
When we say “everything,” we mean their crew is involved from the initial design phase and processing necessary documents to managing the project’s timetable.
To make the initial step convenient, the firm offers several free consultation options. You can opt for a phone, video, or in-person conversation.
Some former clients, however, expressed disappointment with the team for not arriving on time.
Listened to our needs and priorities, and gave us a design that is just right for us
“Our Experience working with Case Design and Remodeling to do an extensive Kitchen Renovation was excellent. We were extremely pleased with the design. They really listened to our needs, priorities and gave us a design that is just right for our family. Even when issues arise they were extremely helpful working through the solutions. They are focused on quality and service.”
-Lori Kittilsen, Google Review
Everyone was great to work with, respectful, and accommodating
“We hired Case to renovate a number of things in our new house, including a bathroom and our kitchen. Everyone was great to work with, respectful and accommodating. The process was a lot less difficult than we had anticipated and the finished product looks amazing. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results or the experience! We will definitely contact Case when we decide to renovate other rooms in our house!”
-Catherine Turcotte-Roy, Google Review
3. All Craft
Address: 310 Bluewater Rd Unit 1, Bedford
Contact details:
- +1 902 576 3363
- [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM
All Craft has claimed over 10 Kohitech Peak awards from the Canadian Home Builders Association for their expertise in kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovation.
The team’s ability to design various kitchen layouts helped them build their credentials. Using the work triangle concept, they can execute different outlines—from U- and L-shaped to galley kitchens.
What’s great is that the firm offers a free in-home consultation to ensure they’re the right fit for your kitchen remodel goals. This really takes the pressure off since you can get expert advice and assess their approach without any financial commitment upfront.
Although they finish every project with flying colors, some clients have said that they exceeded the agreed-upon completion time, extending for almost a month.
The transparency, competency, work ethic, and quality of work were outstanding
“The team at All-Craft recently completed a kitchen and bathroom renovation in our home. We were very pleased and impressed with the whole process. The transparency, competency, work ethic and quality of work from everyone at All-Craft was outstanding. We could not have asked for a better team, from working with Brian who was very open and informative about the project, to the design process with Sara who was a delight to communicate with and had great attention to detail, to Dave and Steve and their crew who completed the renovations admirable craftsmanship. We had complete trust in All-Craft and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them for renovations. -Leanne&Izaak”
-Leanne Chapman, Google Review
Attention to detail was always at the forefront
“All-craft was a pleasure to work with, professional, friendly and the quality of work is top notch. Brian, Jody, Brad and Steve were amazing and easily took care of anything that came up during our renovation with no issues. Attention to detail was always at the forefront and would highly recommend for any projects you might be considering.”
-Scott T., Google Review
4. Modern Touch Renovations
Contact details:
- +1 902 293 8498
- [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sat: 9 AM – 2 PM
Jeff Densmore, founder of Modern Touch Renovations, has acquired over a decade of construction experience before starting his own venture in 2013.
Thanks to his years of learning, Jeff and his team can do custom kitchen remodeling. They’ll tailor the finished product based on your preferred layout, and even incorporate pantries and islands.
This level of personalization comes with considerable skill. However, you should be aware that the company’s practice of hiring subcontractors can lead to inconsistent results.
While the variability is worth noting, you can at least explore your options risk-free through their no-obligation quotes. All you have to do is send them an email with details and photos so they can determine whether they can execute the project or not.
Many people find it reassuring that they’re fully insured. This provides financial protection for the client by covering costs associated with damages and liability claims.
A fantastic company that demonstrates a strong work ethic and care for results
“We have used Modern Touch Renovations for a couple of projects both big and small. They are a fantastic company that demonstrate a strong work ethic and care for results. With flexibility, timely completions and great communication throughout the process, we would highly recommend this company for your needs.”
-Paul Welburn, Google Review
Provided great advice and answers to our questions
“Jeff and his team did a complete transformation of a townhouse we own – kitchen, bathroom, flooring, lighting, interior/exterior doors, windows, decks, etc. He was great to work with from the start to finish with detailed estimate, accurate timelines and good project management. He provided great advice and answers to our questions about items and areas focus on for the renovation.”
-Sean Lewis, Google Review
5. My Box Builder
Address: 6256 Payzant Ave
Contact details:
- +1 902 229 4631
- [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9:30 AM – 6 PM
- Sat-Sun: 11 AM – 5 PM
My Box Builder takes pride in being a proficient IKEA installer who provides standard and customized IKEA kitchen installation.
According to the people we spoke to, the crew’s installation expertise is highly evident in their speed. There are instances where they have completed a project a week ahead of schedule.
This efficiency is no accident. Their streamlined daily operations, including meticulous project planning, systematic coordination between teams, and proactive problem-solving, greatly contribute to their ability to finish a job earlier than expected.
That said, My Box Builder is pretty limited to IKEA, so anyone using other brands will be out of luck.
They worked efficiently and completed the renovation in a reasonable timeframe
“I highly recommend Mike and the My Box Builder team for any kitchen renovation project. Mike was professional from start to finish, providing clear communication and offering suggestions for maximizing my small kitchen space. He was also able to stay within my budget, which I really appreciated. Kyle and Rhandir were an absolute pleasure to work with, friendly and experienced. The entire team worked efficiently and completed the renovation in a reasonable timeframe. Love my new kitchen space and look forward to the next project. Thank you, Mike and team.”
-Angela O, Google Review
Easy to work with and helped me plan according to my budget
“Last year Mike did 2 full kitchens for me in a duplex. He was easy to work with and helped me plan according to my budget. The kitchens look even better than I expected. He just finished another project for me on 2 more kitchens – new countertops and backsplashes, added laundry and dishwasher hookups, etc. He helped me meet an extremely tight deadline (due to unrelated delays), and even had his guys help out with some other light work around the apartments. I trust Mike to get the job done.”
-Josh Bartlett, Google Review
