# Kitchen Cabinet Removal Toronto | Toronto Elite > Cabinet Removal + Storage Toronto by Toronto Elite Kitchen Cabinets. Careful tear-out, disposal or storage, timed with Proliner templating. Free quote. URL: https://torontoelitekitchencabinets.ca/cabinet-removal-storage-toronto/ ![Kitchen after careful cabinet removal with protected floors and capped plumbing](/images/misc/kitchen-after-careful-cabinet-removal-with-protect.webp) Specialized . Shop-built in the GTA . Blum standard # Careful Kitchen Cabinet Removal, Disposal or Storage Last updated: October 23, 2026 Removal is the first step before Proliner templating, because true wall geometry only shows once the old boxes are out. We protect floors, cap services, and dispose of, donate or store the old cabinets. Published price Written quote after CAD quoted per project Warranty 15 years Lifetime on Blum - Protected tear-out, services capped - Disposal, donation or storage options - Timed with Proliner templating - Condo elevator and loading-dock bookings Request a Free CAD Design + Quote [#quote-form →](#quote-form) View Pricing [#pricing →](#pricing) Priority 1-2 Day Response ## Free Removal + Storage Quote Tell us about your kitchen. We'll send a CAD layout + itemized quote within 1-2 business days. Thanks, we got your request. A designer will send your CAD layout and itemized quote within 1-2 business days. - NKBA + KCMA certified - HGTC Red Seal lead - $5M liability + WSIB - 2,100+ GTA installs - 97% satisfaction What Is Included ## What Is Included in Cabinet Removal + Storage? Careful tear-out of existing cabinets, with disposal, donation or storage, timed so laser templating can happen right after. - Protected tear-out, services capped - Disposal, donation or storage options - Timed with Proliner templating - Condo elevator and loading-dock bookings ![Old cabinets wrapped and stacked for donation](/images/content/old-cabinet-boxes-wrapped-and-stacked-for-donation.webp) ## What Is Careful Cabinet Removal? Careful cabinet removal is the first step of a new kitchen done properly: counters and boxes come out without damaging walls, floors or the cabinets themselves, services are capped, and the room is left ready for templating. It sounds simple. It is often where renovations go wrong, with gouged floors, broken drywall, open water lines and old cabinets dumped when they could have been reused. We remove cabinets ourselves, with our own WSIB-covered crews, because the next step depends on it. Proliner laser templating [/laser-templating-toronto/ →](/laser-templating-toronto/) has to read the real walls, which you only see once the old boxes are gone. ## Removal Options ### Removal with a full build Included in every custom kitchen [/custom-kitchen-cabinets-toronto/ →](/custom-kitchen-cabinets-toronto/) . Removal and templating are usually the same day. ### Standalone removal and disposal For clients who are renovating in stages or working with another trade. Quoted per project. ### Removal and donation Usable cabinets removed intact and dropped at Habitat for Humanity ReStore where accepted. ### Removal and storage Pieces you want to reuse, such as a hutch or island, are wrapped, stored and returned. ## Removal Pricing | Scope | Price | Timeline | | --- | --- | --- | | Removal with a full custom build | Included | 1 day | | Standalone removal + disposal | Quoted per project | 1 day | | Removal + donation drop-off | Quoted per project | 1-2 days | | Removal + storage | Quoted per project | Ongoing | > **Why we template after removal** > > Old cabinets hide bowed walls, out-of-square corners and sloped floors. A tape measure taken around old boxes measures the boxes, not the room. That is how new cabinets end up 3/8 inch short. ## Common Removal Problems We Prevent ### Damaged floors Prevented with protection boards from the door to the kitchen. ### Open water lines Prevented by capping supplies and drains before boxes come out. ### Old cabinets in a landfill Prevented by careful removal and donation where possible. After templating, our white-glove delivery and install [/white-glove-delivery-install-toronto/ →](/white-glove-delivery-install-toronto/) crews bring the new kitchen in. ## Preparing Your Home for Removal Day A little preparation makes removal day faster and safer. Empty every cabinet and drawer, including the space under the sink. Move small appliances, plants and rugs out of the kitchen and the path to the door. If you are keeping the counter or any cabinets for reuse, tell us during the walkthrough so we can plan how to remove them intact. Arrange where you will cook and wash dishes during the renovation. Many clients set up a temporary kitchen in the dining room or basement with a microwave, a kettle and a folding table. We can leave the sink connected until the last day of removal if you need it. ## What Happens to Your Old Cabinets ### Donation Cabinets that come out intact and in good condition can often go to Habitat for Humanity ReStore. We wrap them, deliver them and give you any receipt the store provides. ### Reuse Some clients keep boxes for a garage, basement workshop or laundry. We remove and stack them where you want them. ### Storage Pieces you want back, such as a hutch or a vintage island, are wrapped and stored, then returned after the renovation. ### Disposal Damaged boxes, broken counters and old particleboard go in a bin or haul-away. ## Safety on Removal Day We shut off and cap water supplies and drains. Gas lines to ranges and electrical circuits to appliances are made safe by licensed trades where needed. Floors, doorways and stairs are protected, and dust barriers keep the rest of the house clean. ## Questions to Ask Before Removal - Who caps the plumbing, gas and electrical? - How will my floors be protected? - Can my old cabinets be donated? - Will you template the walls right after removal? - Is your crew insured and WSIB-covered? ## Removal Across the GTA We handle removals in Bloor West Village, Swansea, Long Branch and Kingsway South houses, and in condo towers such as those around Grange Park, with elevator and dock bookings. Removal is usually booked as the first step of a new kitchen from our GTA cabinet shop [/ →](/) . Published Pricing ## How Much Does Kitchen Cabinet Removal Cost in Toronto? Removal is included in our full custom builds. Standalone removal is quoted per project. | Scope | Price Range | Timeline | | --- | --- | --- | | Removal with a full custom build | Included | 1 day | | Standalone kitchen removal + disposal | Quoted per project | 1 day | | Removal + donation drop-off | Quoted per project | 1-2 days | | Removal + storage during renovation | Quoted per project | Ongoing | Guaranteed Transparency Written per-linear-foot quote before any deposit. 25/50/25 payment schedule. 5% off for pay-in-full. No consult fee. Materials ## Materials We Use for Removal + Storage Every material is named on your quote, so you can compare like for like. ### Floor protection Protection boards and runners from the door to the kitchen. ### Dust barriers Zip walls and plastic barriers to keep dust in the work area. ### Service capping Water supply and drain lines capped; gas and electrical made safe by licensed trades where needed. ### Disposal bins Bin or haul-away for materials that cannot be reused. ### Donation Usable cabinets wrapped and dropped at Habitat for Humanity ReStore where accepted. ### Storage Cabinets you want to keep stored and returned after the renovation. See the full door style, finish and substrate catalogue ### Door Styles - Painted MDF Shaker Classic GTA favourite - Solid wood flat-slab Walnut, white oak, maple - Raised panel Traditional, formal - Mitred profile Transitional - Inset Heritage, true-to-period - Paint-grade poplar Full custom colour ### Finishes + Hardware - Benjamin Moore Advance + Scuffx paint Hard-curing paint for painted doors - Rubio Monocoat + Osmo natural oil Low-sheen oil for walnut and oak - UV-cured conversion varnish Chip and moisture resistant topcoat - Blum Legrabox + Blumotion hardware Standard on every job - Richelieu + Top Knobs pulls Brass, black, nickel, leather - Rev-A-Shelf pull-outs + organizers Waste, spice, corner, pantry ### Box Substrates - Baltic Birch plywood Standard boxes; sink bases marine-grade - Moisture-resistant HDF Bath vanities and laundry rooms - Melamine-faced ply Budget tier and bulk-unit programs Open the materials page [/materials/ →](/materials/) Why Toronto Elite ## Why Choose Toronto Elite for Removal + Storage? ### Timed with templating We remove, then template the real walls, which is why our cabinets fit. ### Protected home Floor protection and dust barriers before anything comes off the wall. ### Donate, not dump Usable cabinets go to Habitat for Humanity ReStore where accepted. ### Condo logistics Elevator and loading dock bookings handled. ### WSIB-covered crews Removal by our own insured crews, not day labour. ## Not sure if you need refacing or new boxes? A designer can tell from a few photos. You get an honest read and a written range, with no consult fee. Get a Free CAD Quote [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Request a Callback [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Process ## How Does Cabinet Removal Work? CAD, laser, CNC, install. The order never changes, because each step protects the next one. 1. 01 / Step ### Walkthrough We note what is staying, what is going and what is being donated or stored. 2. 02 / Step ### Protect Floors, doorways and elevators protected; dust barriers set up. 3. 03 / Step ### Remove + cap Counters and boxes removed carefully, services capped. 4. 04 / Step ### Template Proliner templating on true walls, often the same day. 5. 05 / Step ### Dispose, donate or store Old cabinets hauled, donated or stored as agreed. ![Before: 2004 maple kitchen in Bloor West Village](/images/misc/before-2004-maple-kitchen-cabinets-still-installed.webp) Before ![After: bare walls ready for templating in Bloor West Village](/images/misc/after-careful-removal-bare-walls-with-protected-ha.webp) After Before + After Case Study ## Bloor West Village Removal, Donation and Templating Bloor West Village . Near Bloor St W and Jane St The owners wanted their 2004 maple kitchen to go to a good home. We protected the hardwood from the front door, removed the counters and boxes without breaking them, capped the plumbing and wrapped the cabinets for a Habitat for Humanity ReStore drop-off. Proliner templating ran the same afternoon on the bare walls, which revealed a 1/2 inch bow that the old cabinets had hidden. Materials Floor protection, dust barriers, service capping, donation wrap Size 19 lf kitchen Turnaround 1 day removal + same-day templating Project value Included in full custom build See all 10 GTA case studies [/projects/ →](/projects/) Our Work ## Recent Removal + Storage Work Across the GTA Click any photo to enlarge. Browse the before + after gallery [/gallery/ →](/gallery/) Client Reviews ## What Clients Say About Our Removal + Storage Named neighbourhoods, real scopes. Ask us for references on any project type. > "Our old kitchen went to ReStore instead of a landfill. The floors were protected the whole time." Martin and Ruth S. Bloor West Village homeowners > "They booked the elevator, padded it and had the old kitchen out by noon." Chloe W. Grange Park condo owner > "The laser found a bowed wall right after removal. That is exactly why we hired them." Benoit L. Swansea homeowner > "They stored our vintage hutch during the renovation and brought it back without a scratch." Ayesha N. Long Branch homeowner > "Plumbing capped properly, dust contained, and no surprises." Doug P. Kingsway South homeowner Got Questions? ## Cabinet Removal + Storage FAQs ### How much does kitchen cabinet removal cost in Toronto? Removal is included in our full custom builds. Standalone removal, disposal, donation or storage is quoted per project. ### Why remove cabinets before measuring? Walls behind cabinets are rarely straight. Templating after removal captures true wall geometry, so new cabinets fit the wall, not the old cabinet line. ### Can my old cabinets be donated? Often yes, if they come out intact and the ReStore accepts them. We remove carefully and handle the drop-off. ### Do you cap plumbing and electrical? We cap water and drain lines. Gas and electrical are made safe by licensed trades where required. ### Can you store cabinets I want to keep? Yes. We wrap, store and return pieces you want to reuse. ### Do you handle condo removals? Yes. We book the elevator and loading dock and protect common areas. ### How long does removal take? Most kitchens come out in a single day, with templating the same day or the next. ### Is removal insured? Yes. Our own WSIB-covered crews do the work, with $5M liability coverage. Still have a question? Send photos and rough sizes. A designer replies within 1-2 business days. Ask a Cabinet Expert [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Keep Planning ## Services That Pair With Removal + Storage ![Proliner laser templating tool measuring an empty kitchen](/images/misc/proliner-3d-laser-templating-tool-on-a-tripod-meas.webp) ### Laser Templating Proliner 3D measurement to 1/16 inch after cabinet removal, so 45-degree corners and out-of-square walls fit first-try. View service [Laser Templating →](/laser-templating-toronto/) ![Install crew levelling a walnut base cabinet on a protected floor](/images/misc/install-crew-levelling-a-walnut-base-cabinet-on-a-.webp) ### White-Glove Delivery + Install Protected delivery, WSIB-covered Red Seal crews, a 3-4 day install and a post-install walkthrough. View service [White-Glove Delivery + Install →](/white-glove-delivery-install-toronto/) ![Custom walnut Shaker kitchen with a Calacatta Gold quartz waterfall island in a Toronto home](/images/misc/custom-walnut-shaker-kitchen-cabinets-with-calacat.webp) ### Custom Kitchen Cabinets Baltic Birch ply boxes, Blum Legrabox drawers and your choice of Shaker, flat-slab or inset doors, built in our GTA shop and installed in 3-4 days. View service [Custom Kitchen Cabinets →](/custom-kitchen-cabinets-toronto/) ## Don't See Your Neighbourhood? Full GTA from Burlington to Pickering, Aurora to Caledon. Send us your address and room sizes for a free CAD quote. Free CAD Quote [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Call Shop [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) All Service Areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) ![](/images/misc/wide-view-of-a-finished-toronto-kitchen-with-walnu.webp) CAD layout + itemized quote in 1-2 business days ## Ready to Plan Your Removal + Storage? Book a design visit for cabinet removal + storage anywhere in the GTA. CAD layout and itemized quote within 1-2 business days. Request a Free CAD Design + Quote [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) Request a Callback [/contact/#quote-form →](/contact/#quote-form) - 15-year workmanship warranty - Written tally before any deposit - $5M liability + WSIB