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Kitchen Renovations in Nepean
From postwar galleys to 1990s builder kitchens, we redesign Nepean kitchens from our design centre on Merivale Road, right here in Nepean.
See what your kitchen will costNepean Kitchen Renovations for Homes That Outgrew Their Layout
A kitchen renovation in Nepean usually starts with a house that works and a kitchen that does not. Nepean's urban area grew quickly through the 1950s and 1960s and kept building for decades after, so one street can hold a postwar bungalow with a galley behind a wall and a newer two-storey with tired builder cabinets. Our Ottawa kitchen renovation team designs for the house you actually have.
Whether it is a rip and replace in the same footprint or a full kitchen remodel that opens a wall, one team handles the design, permits, and every trade, and you see the new kitchen in 3D before anything comes out.
- Galley kitchens opened to the dining room, with the engineering and permit handled
- Builder kitchens replaced in a layout that fits how you cook
- Stock, semi-custom, and custom cabinets, designed in 3D first
- Older wiring and drains assessed by licensed trades when the walls open
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What a Nepean Kitchen Asks For
Nepean's houses span several decades of construction, and the kitchen problems follow the era. Four we see most, and how each one gets handled.
Bells Corners, Craig Henry, Pinecrest, and Qualicum have many bungalows and split-levels, and their kitchens are often narrow galleys with the dining room behind a wall. We open them up where the structure allows, reconfigure the flow, and connect the kitchen to the rest of the main floor the way families use it now.
In Nepean's later subdivisions, from Centrepointe to Meadowlands and Parkwood Hills, many kitchens were installed to a builder's spec: oak cabinets, laminate counters, and a layout chosen for cost. They are reaching the end of their useful life. We replace them completely, in a better layout, with materials chosen to last.
In older Nepean homes it is common to find a kitchen that three owners have each partly updated: new countertops here, painted cabinets there, a backsplash added later. The result never quite comes together. We start fresh, design from scratch, and build something consistent rather than layering more work onto an uneven base.
Homes built from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s may have aluminum wiring. The ESA says it is safe when the connections are done correctly, though some insurers ask for an ESA-inspected fix. Older drain lines and plumbing patched over the years are also common once the cabinets come out. Licensed trades assess what we find, and we talk it through with you before the work goes on.
Kitchens We've Renovated Across Ottawa
Real OGC kitchens, from full remodels to same-layout refreshes, with the kind of open, hard-working layouts Nepean homeowners ask us for.
See the full project stories: Luxe Oak kitchen, Modern Organic kitchen, and Stone Wall main floor.
Why Nepean Homeowners Choose OGC
OGC has completed hundreds of kitchen renovations across Ottawa, with 200+ verified reviews across Google, Houzz, and HomeStars. Nepean homeowners hire us as their kitchen contractors when they want one team, one fixed price, and one point of contact.
One Team, Start to Finish
One dedicated project manager runs your entire kitchen renovation, with no handoffs and no gaps. Reach them directly by phone or text for the whole project.
See It Before We Build It
Every kitchen starts with a full 3D render, so you see the new space before a single cabinet comes out. Change layouts, finishes, and fixtures before we build, not after.
Fixed Pricing, No Surprises
What you are quoted is what you pay. No hidden fees and no mid-project change orders. OGC's price-match guarantee backs every contract.
7-Year Warranty
OGC backs every kitchen renovation with a 7-year warranty. A kitchen is a long-term investment, and your peace of mind should be too.
Recognized by Ottawa's Building Industry
OGC is a member of the GOHBA, RenoMark, and CHBA, and our work has been covered on CTV and CBC. More than 200 verified reviews on Google, Houzz, and HomeStars back it up.
Visit Our Design Centre
Not sure where to start? Come to 1886 Merivale Road, Nepean and sit one-on-one with a specialist. See materials and finishes in person, with no pressure and no commitment.
What Shapes a Nepean Kitchen Budget
Two Nepean kitchens of the same size can land far apart. These are the three decisions that move the budget most.
Layout and Plumbing
Keeping the sink, range, and dishwasher where they are is the biggest saving available. Moving them means new drain and supply lines, new circuits, and often a permit. In a Nepean galley, opening the wall to the dining room adds structural work: an engineer, usually a beam, and a permit.
Cabinetry
Cabinets are usually the largest single line in a kitchen budget. Stock, semi-custom, and custom cabinets differ in sizing, finishes, and construction, and the tier you choose shapes the rest of the budget. In an older Nepean home with walls that are not quite square, custom cabinets often fit best.
Surfaces and Appliances
Countertops run from laminate to quartz to natural stone, and quartz is the most popular choice in Ottawa. Appliance packages, flooring, and backsplash tile add up quickly once you step past standard.
Get a planning range for your Nepean kitchen with our kitchen cost calculator, compare kitchen cabinet costs and countertop options, or read the full guide to kitchen renovation costs in Ottawa.
Nepean Kitchen Renovation Questions
Scope first: whether the layout stays or changes, and whether walls, plumbing, or electrical move. Then the cabinet tier, countertop material, and appliance package. In an older Nepean bungalow, opening a galley to the dining room is often the biggest variable. Our guide to kitchen renovation costs in Ottawa walks through each factor, the kitchen cost calculator gives you a planning range, and OGC's fixed pricing means your quote is your final number.
It depends on the scope. Cosmetic work in the same footprint, such as new cabinets, countertops, and paint, generally does not. Adding or removing walls, structural changes, and plumbing alterations beyond replacing existing fixtures need a City of Ottawa building permit. Electrical work is done by a licensed electrical contractor and notified to the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). OGC handles both as part of the project.
It can. Homes built from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s may have aluminum wiring. The ESA says it is safe when the connections are done correctly, though some insurers ask for an ESA-inspected fix, and new kitchen circuits are a natural time to deal with it. Original plumbing may also need updating once the walls are open. A licensed electrician and plumber assess what is there, and we walk you through it before the work goes on.
Usually, yes. The wall between a galley kitchen and the dining room is often load-bearing, so an engineer sizes a beam to carry the load and the work goes ahead under a City of Ottawa building permit. We model the opening in 3D first, so you see how the kitchen, dining room, and living space will flow before anything comes down.
It depends on scope. A rip and replace can be completed in as little as 2 weeks, while a full layout change with structural work typically runs 2 to 4 months. OGC gives you a detailed schedule at the planning stage, and your project manager keeps you updated at every milestone.
Yes, most homeowners stay put. We seal off the work area, protect floors and the rest of the house, and clean up at the end of each day. Plan on a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the home for the weeks the room is out of service, and your project manager will tell you in advance when water or power needs to be off. In a Nepean bungalow, the dining room or a corner of the basement usually makes a good temporary kitchen.
Also Renovating Kitchens Nearby
Our kitchen contractors work across the city, and our design centre is right here in Nepean. See our main kitchen renovations in Ottawa page, or pick another area.
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