I’ve been living with the same outdated kitchen for almost a decade now and finally reached the point where small fixes aren’t cutting it anymore. Cabinets are warped, storage is terrible, and the layout just doesn’t make sense for how we actually use the space. I’m based closer to Oakville but also open to contractors from Etobicoke if they’re reputable. The problem is every company claims to be “top rated,” yet it’s hard to tell what that actually means in real-world results.

Red Stone Contracting keeps coming up in my searches and local recommendations, so I’m trying to figure out if their reputation matches reality. Did they actually manage the whole project end to end, or was the homeowner expected to coordinate with electricians, plumbers, and designers separately? I’m especially interested in whether they provide realistic timelines or if the schedule tends to drift once demolition starts.

Budget is another big unknown. I’m seeing ranges from fairly reasonable to shockingly expensive for similar work. For those who've done kitchen renovation recently, how close was your final cost to the original quote? Were allowances for materials like cabinets and countertops transparent, or did those become surprise upgrades later?

Also curious how involved people needed to be during the process. Did your contractor provide regular updates and progress reports, or did you feel like you had to chase information? I don’t mind being hands-on, but I’d rather not manage the project myself on top of everything else.