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St. Thomas, Ontario

Kitchens & baths in St. Thomas.

Our home town. Kitchens, bathrooms and sunrooms, planned with you and priced in writing.

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Permits

Permits in St. Thomas, sorted.

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

The City of St. Thomas says a building permit is generally needed for:

  • Renovations or alterations.
  • Plumbing work, fixtures and associated service systems. The City's plumbing permits page includes repairs and replacements, so check even a like-for-like swap.
  • Building additions, and structures over 10 square metres (108 sq. ft.).

It is the property owner's responsibility, or their authorized agent's, to get the permit before work starts. Plan review takes 10, 15, 20 or 30 business days depending on the project, according to the City's permit process page. Questions go to Building Services at 519-633-2560. 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 goes through it room by room.

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.

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What will my kitchen cost?

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Recent work

Real kitchens. Built by us.

Every photo is a kitchen we built.

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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 St. Thomas.

Do you work in St. Thomas?

Yes, it's home. We're based in St. Thomas and work on heritage homes and newer builds across the city.

Do I need a permit to renovate my kitchen in St. Thomas?

The City says renovations, alterations and plumbing work generally need a building permit, and its plumbing permit page includes replacements, so check even a like-for-like swap. Call Building Services at 519-633-2560 before work starts.

How long does a St. Thomas building permit take?

The City's plan review takes 10, 15, 20 or 30 business days depending on the size of the project, and work can only start once the permit is issued.

What does a kitchen renovation cost in St. Thomas?

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.

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