Leaside's 1940s–1960s brick bungalows and two-storey homes are the backbone of this tight-knit family neighbourhood — and their original kitchens almost never match how families live today. Kopman Build has spent 25 years renovating Toronto kitchens, and we understand exactly what it takes to open up, reconfigure, and rebuild the heart of a Leaside home.
Leaside's brick homes were built for a different era. Kitchens were small, compartmentalized, and separated from the rest of the main floor. Today, Leaside families want open-concept living — which means removing walls, relocating plumbing, upgrading electrical, and completely rebuilding the kitchen from the studs out. This is complex work that touches every trade, and it requires a contractor who can manage all of it without gaps.
Bungalow-to-two-storey conversions are the signature project type in Leaside, and the kitchen is almost always part of the scope. We coordinate kitchen renovations as one integrated project alongside structural work and additions, so you deal with one team, one schedule, and one point of accountability throughout.
Dustin Kopman founded the company in 1999 after growing up working in construction through his family's firm, G&G Enterprise. That hands-on background means every Leaside project is managed by someone who understands the craft — not just the sales pitch.
Removing load-bearing walls and reconfiguring layouts to open Leaside kitchens to dining and living areas.
Semi-custom and fully custom cabinetry designed and installed — storage-optimized and precisely fitted to older floor plans.
Quartz, granite, marble, butcher block, and porcelain slab — sourced, templated, and installed by our team.
Precision tile installation including subway, large-format, herringbone, and custom patterns.
Integrated and panel-ready appliance installation — electrical, plumbing, and ventilation all coordinated.
Under-cabinet lighting, task lighting, pot lights, and full electrical panel upgrades — essential in Leaside's older homes.
We visit your Leaside property, listen to your goals, and document the project in writing — scope, budget, and timeline.
A detailed line-item estimate with allowances and contingencies, so you know the number before committing.
We manage all permit applications, engineering consultants, and approvals — nothing falls through the cracks.
Full-time site supervision, weekly updates, and open-book cost tracking throughout the project.
Structured handover with all documentation, warranties, and a 12-month attendance window post-completion.
Kitchen renovation costs in Leaside typically reflect the scale of the home and the scope of work. A mid-range update — new cabinetry, countertops, and fixtures in a 1940s or 1950s bungalow kitchen — runs $65,000–$115,000. A full reconfiguration opening the kitchen to the main living area, which is common in Leaside's two-storey homes and bungalow conversions, runs $120,000–$220,000+. We provide a detailed line-item estimate before any commitment.
Yes, and we do this regularly in Leaside. Bungalow-to-two-storey conversions are the most active project type in this neighbourhood, and the kitchen is almost always part of the scope — either repositioned, opened up, or fully rebuilt to suit the new floor plan. We manage the kitchen renovation as one integrated project alongside the structural and addition work, which saves time and reduces coordination risk.
Any structural work — removing walls, relocating load-bearing elements — requires a City of Toronto building permit. Plumbing relocation and electrical panel upgrades also require permits. In Leaside's older brick homes, we frequently encounter knob-and-tube wiring and original cast iron plumbing that need to be addressed as part of a kitchen renovation. We advise on all permit and upgrade requirements at the outset of every project.
A standalone kitchen renovation in Leaside typically takes 8–14 weeks once materials are on-site. When the kitchen is part of a broader renovation or second-storey addition, timelines extend to 4–8 months depending on scope and permit acquisition. Cabinetry lead times alone run 6–12 weeks, so early planning is essential. We walk you through a realistic timeline before work begins.
Kopman Build delivers kitchen renovations across Leaside and Toronto. No-obligation consultation — we come to you.
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