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London & Middlesex County, Ontario

Kitchens & baths in London.

Kitchens, bathrooms and sunrooms across London and the rest of Middlesex County, priced in writing.

  • Free in-home consultation
  • Fixed price, in writing
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Permits

Permits in London, sorted.

From the city's own website, read 9 October 2026.

The City of London publishes a clear list on its before you apply for a building permit page. For kitchens and bathrooms:

  • Permit needed: adding, removing or relocating a sink, tub, toilet or shower; a kitchen exhaust; interior alterations; a new or enlarged window or door.
  • No permit: new cabinetry or cupboards; replacing a sink, tub, toilet or shower in the same location; replacing a window with the same size.
  • Timing: complete small-scale residential applications are reviewed within 10 business days.
  • Contact: 519-661-CITY (2489), or 311 within London. Applications go to building@london.ca.

Outside the city, in Middlesex County, building permits are a service of your local municipality rather than the County, as the County's who does what page sets out. That means Adelaide Metcalfe, Lucan Biddulph, Middlesex Centre, North Middlesex, Southwest Middlesex, Strathroy-Caradoc, Thames Centre or Newbury. Electrical work is separate everywhere in Ontario: the Electrical Safety Authority says almost all of it must be reported through a notification of work before it starts, by a Licensed Electrical Contractor. Our permit guide covers London in more detail.

This is general information, not legal advice. The building department has the final word on your project, so check before any work starts. We handle permit applications on projects that need them.
2026 prices

What kitchens cost here.

Typical ranges in St. Thomas, London and area.

Full cost guide
Refresh

Cosmetic refresh

$15,000–$25,000

Refacing, new floor and backsplash. Layout stays.

Most kitchens

Full custom remodel

$25,000–$50,000

New cabinets, quartz, electrical and plumbing.

Premium

Structural overhaul

$50,000+

Walls move. Custom built-ins and waterfall stone.

2-minute cost calculator

What will my kitchen cost?

Pick a size and your finishes. See your price in two minutes.

Recent work

Real kitchens. Built by us.

Every photo is a kitchen we built.

See all our work
Open concept kitchen with a custom wood island, black cabinetry and LVP flooring, renovated by Elm Kitchen in Elgin County
Elgin County
White kitchen with brass handles, a quartz backsplash and a slab range hood, renovated by Elm Kitchen
White kitchen, brass handles
Ivory shaker cabinets with a picket tile backsplash and quartz countertops, installed by Elm Kitchen
Ivory shaker, picket tile
Kitchen with stained shaker cabinets, crown moulding and a granite-topped island, renovated by Elm Kitchen
Granite island, stained shaker
How it works

Four steps. One fixed price.

  1. Free visit

    We measure and listen.

  2. Fixed quote

    Itemized. No surprises.

  3. Clean build

    Dust control, every day.

  4. Walkthrough

    We check every finish with you.

Reviews

Neighbours love the result.

★★★★★
“Elm Kitchen completed our main bathroom renovation on time and exactly on budget. The tile work around our new walk-in shower is flawless.”
MMarcus H.St. Thomas, ON
★★★★★
“The fixed-pricing system they use gave us total confidence. No hidden fees or sudden cabinet cost changes midway through the demo.”
SSarah L.London, ON
★★★★★
“Professional carpentry execution from step one. They kept our layout clean every single afternoon during our complete kitchen conversion.”
DDavid K.Stratford, ON
Questions

Asked in London.

Do you work in London and Middlesex County?

Yes. We work across London and the rest of Middlesex County from our base in St. Thomas, with a fixed, itemized quote for every job.

Do I need a permit for new kitchen cabinets in London?

No. The City of London lists cabinetry and cupboards as not needing a permit. Moving a sink, adding a kitchen exhaust or other interior alterations do need one.

How long does a London building permit take?

The City says complete small-scale residential applications are reviewed within 10 business days, counted from when the application is complete.

Who issues permits in Middlesex County outside London?

Your local municipality, such as Strathroy-Caradoc, Middlesex Centre or Thames Centre. The County lists building permits as a local municipal service.

What does a kitchen renovation cost in London?

Most kitchens fall into three ranges: a cosmetic refresh at $15,000 to $25,000, a full custom remodel at $25,000 to $50,000, and a structural overhaul at $50,000 and up. Our cost calculator prices your own kitchen.

Where else we work

From St. Thomas to the GTA.

Ready when you are.

Free in-home consultation. Fixed price, in writing.