Kitchen Extensions

Kitchen extensions expand your kitchen footprint with a rear or side addition, creating space for larger islands, open-concept dining areas, walk-in pantries and modern appliance layouts that older Ottawa homes simply cannot accommodate without structural changes. The process often involves removing or relocating load-bearing walls, which requires engineered steel or laminated veneer lumber beams and proper column support.

Foundation work for the extended section follows the same frost-line footing requirements as any Ottawa addition, and the roof must be tied into the existing structure with proper flashing and drainage. Plumbing relocation for sinks, dishwashers and gas lines for ranges requires coordination with licensed trades, and electrical work typically includes additional circuits, upgraded panels and dedicated appliance outlets.

In Ottawa's heritage areas, exterior changes must respect neighbourhood character, and in some heritage conservation districts, you may need Committee of Adjustment approval for the extension. Kitchen extensions are among the highest-ROI renovation projects in Ottawa, often recouping 70 to 85 percent of costs at resale.