Kitchen Renovations
Oshawa & Durham Region
From demo to final clean, Cornerstone delivers full turnkey kitchen renovations with white glove service across Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville, Ajax, Pickering, and Durham Region. One team. One contract. Everything handled.
150+
Kitchens Built
100%
Turnkey Service
35+
Years Exp
4.6
Client Rating
White Glove Service At Every Budget Level
Most contractors hand you a quote and disappear until demo day. At Cornerstone, white glove service means something specific — and it applies to every kitchen we build regardless of budget.
Design Consultation Included
Before a single number is discussed, we sit down with you to understand your space, your priorities, and your budget. Then we build a plan around that.
Material Selection Guidance
We walk you through real cabinet, countertop, and hardware samples — no pressure, no upsell, just informed choices that fit your style and budget.
Full Trade Coordination
Plumber, electrician, and tile setter — all vetted and managed by us. One point of contact for the entire build. No subcontractor chaos.
Daily Site Updates
You always know what happened today and what is next. We update your client portal every evening so you are never left wondering.
White Glove Handover
Final walkthrough, Owner's Manual, and full warranty documentation at handover. You know exactly what was built and how to maintain it.
Whether your kitchen is $25,000 or $130,000 — you get the same standard of service.
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Cabinetry Options
Full Turnkey Kitchen Builds — Every Budget, Same Standard
We build complete kitchens from demo to final clean. Cabinetry, countertops, flooring, electrical, plumbing, tile, and permits — all under one contract, all managed by one team. You choose your cabinet tier. We deliver the same white glove build either way.
Signature Series
Full Custom Cabinetry
Built to your exact dimensions with drawer-heavy lower configuration and panel-ready construction for integrated appliances. Available in plywood or premium particle board.
Hardware
- Häfele AXILO cabinet levelling system
- Blum Movento soft-close drawer slides
- Blum Clip Top Blumotion hinges and mounting plates
- Solid wood dovetail drawer boxes
Lighting
- Integrated under-cabinet light panel custom fitted to cabinet base
- Recessed LED channel with opal diffuser — full length, no hot spots
- Colour-matched to cabinet exterior with countersunk fasteners
Every Signature Series kitchen carries our maker's mark.
Craftsman Series
Custom Cabinetry
Custom built cabinetry with door-heavy lower configuration and premium particle board construction.
Hardware
- Häfele AXILO cabinet levelling system
- Blum Movento soft-close drawer slides
- Blum Clip Top Blumotion hinges and mounting plates
Construction
- Door-heavy lower configuration
- Premium particle board box
- Full-extension soft-close glides throughout
The same installation standard as our Signature Series at a more accessible price point.
Builder Series
Stock Cabinetry
Curated from Aline Cabinetry's 2026 line and installed to the full Cornerstone standard. Available in plywood or particle board — you choose what fits your project and budget.
Construction
- Frameless European box construction
- Solid wood dovetail drawer boxes
- Full-extension soft-close drawer glides
- 6-way adjustable soft-close hinges
Same white glove installation. Same 5-year warranty as every Cornerstone kitchen.
Every Cornerstone kitchen — Signature, Craftsman, or Builder — gets the same white glove service and the same 5-year warranty.
Everything Done Under One Roof
"From permits to final punch list — one team, one contract, no surprises."
Cabinetry supply and installation — all three tiers available
Plumbing — sink, faucet, dishwasher, and appliance hookups
Countertop supply and installation — quartz, granite, and laminate
Backsplash — tile, slab, and full-height options
Flooring — hardwood, tile, and luxury vinyl plank
Permits pulled and managed by Cornerstone
Pot lights, under-cabinet lighting, and full electrical
Final clean, punch list, and Owner's Manual at handover
Optional Upgrades
Interior Organizers & Custom Additions
Every Cornerstone kitchen is built to a turnkey standard. These are some of the upgrades our clients add when they want to take it further.
Dovetail Recycle Centre
Custom built pull-out recycling and waste management integrated into your base cabinet layout.
Rev-A-Shelf Pull-Outs
Bottom and side mount utensil pull-outs for full-access base cabinet organization.
Angled Spice Racks
Handcrafted in maple, walnut, or white oak with smooth lacquer finish. Available in various widths and depths.
Cutlery & Utensil Trays
Solid maple or walnut with standard or customizable layouts to suit your organization needs.
Horizontal Plate Rack
Deep drawer peg board organizer that keeps dishes neatly in place and accessible.
2-Tier Drawer System
Concealed side mount slides with optional touch release for two-level cutlery and utensil organization.
Ask us at your consultation what upgrades are available for your specific layout and cabinet tier.
Your Home Is Protected From Day One
Most contractors treat your home like a job site. We treat it like someone lives there — because someone does. Before demo starts, our full site protection protocol goes in. It stays in until the last day.
Floor Armour
Before a single tool comes in, your floors are protected.
- Guardia Pro on all hardwood, tile, and stone surfaces
- HEPA vacuumed before protection goes down
- Self-adhesive, breathable, and waterproof
- Floors continue to cure underneath
Sealed Dust Containment
Your living space stays clean while we work.
- Floor-to-ceiling polyethylene barriers at all transitions
- Heavy-duty zipper doors for crew access
- Tuck tape sealed at every seam
- Smoke detector dust covers on every sensor
HVAC Protection
Your ductwork stays clean from day one.
- MERV 5 filter pads on every supply and return vent
- Installed before demo starts
- Keeps silica, gypsum, and drywall dust out of your ductwork
Utility Safing-Off
Every line secured before demo begins.
- Water lines capped with SharkBite Max brass fittings
- Electrical circuits locked out using LOTO procedures
- Every line tagged and labelled
- Water restored to the rest of the home same day
Daily Reset
We take the last 30 minutes of every day to do the following:
- All garbage removed to the bin
- Tools, cords, and materials packed up and organised
- Work zone HEPA vacuumed
- Floor protection and barriers inspected and re-taped
- Washroom cleaned twice a week
Negative Pressure Zone
On heavy demo and drywall days we run active air management.
- HEPA air scrubber running continuously
- Negative pressure maintained — air pulled out faster than it comes in
- Dust physically cannot travel to the rest of your home
- The same standard used in commercial construction and remediation
This is not an add-on. It is standard on every Cornerstone project — $30,000 kitchen or $130,000 custom build.
"This is what job site protection looks like at the Cornerstone standard."
The Cornerstone Way
We Listen, We Build, We Deliver
Three phases. One team. One contract. No surprises.
01. Planning
We Listen
Before we touch a single cabinet we sit down with you. We learn how you use your kitchen, what matters most, and what your budget can do. Then we build a plan — and a price — around that.
02. Execution
We Build
Every trade on your kitchen is vetted and scheduled by us. One point of contact for the entire build. Level 4 drywall, HEPA air scrubbing, negative pressure containment, and daily cleanup from demo through installation.
03. Completion
We Deliver
Your price is locked. Your timeline is committed. We do a full punch list walkthrough with you before we call it done. Then you get a 5-year warranty and a full Owner's Manual.
Kitchen Renovation Investment Guide
Kitchen renovations in Durham Region range from $25,000 for a focused refresh to $150,000 and above for a full custom build. Your investment depends on four things: size of the space, cabinet tier, countertop material, and whether we are moving plumbing or electrical.
Refresh
$20,000 – $50,000
New cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and fixtures. Same layout. Big visual impact. Builder Series cabinetry.
Renovation
$50,000 – $100,000
Full gut and rebuild. New layout, updated plumbing and electrical, Craftsman Series custom cabinetry throughout.
Custom Build
$75,000 – $150,000+
High-end materials, Signature Series custom cabinetry, appliance integration, and full architectural detailing.
All pricing includes labour, materials, permits, and project management. No surprise invoices. Ever.
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Recent Project
Samuel Kitchen — Whitby, ON
Full kitchen gut and rebuild for a growing family in Whitby. New custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, pot lights, and hardwood flooring throughout. Completed on schedule and on budget.
View More Projects"Mike was the most professional and punctual contractor I have ever worked with. He understood how to bring my 10-year vision into reality."
See One We Designed and Built From Scratch
Custom Kitchen Design & Build — Raglan, Oshawa
We took a clean-slate room in Raglan, North Oshawa and designed, built, and installed a full custom kitchen in Oshawa — emerald cabinetry, brushed gold, a pantry-and-bar wall, and solid-birch millwork built from scratch with Blum hardware throughout.
- Full design & build
- Solid birch + Blum hardware
- 4-day install
Recent Project
Before & After — Oshawa Kitchen
Before
After
Cowles Kitchen — Oshawa, ON
A full custom kitchen renovation in Oshawa. We removed a non-load-bearing wall to open the space and took out the bulkhead so the new upper cabinets run right to the ceiling — more storage, cleaner lines. Then rebuilt it with custom cabinetry designed around the way the family lives, finished on budget and on schedule.
"I am so impressed with the quality of work and professionalism of this company. Right from the beginning Mike was very responsive — coming to my home to really understand what needed to be done to give me the results I wanted within my budget and making recommendations to maximize the space. I highly recommend this company for any project."
Kitchen Renovations by Town
Kitchen Builders Across Durham Region
Cornerstone builds custom kitchens throughout Durham Region. Find your town below, or call us to start your project anywhere we serve.
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