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Comprehensive Renovation Price Guide - How Much Does It Cost in 2025?
By Léa Plourde-Archer
Updated on June 6, 2025
After publishing several hundred blog posts about renovations, we have compiled all the pricing data into a useful document to keep on hand.
How much does it cost to redo your kitchen or bathroom? What is the average price for painting work? How much should you budget for renovating your flooring? In this guide, we answer all your questions to help you effectively plan and budget your renovation projects.
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Explore our comprehensive list of prices for a wide range of home renovation projects, including bathrooms, kitchens, extensions, wall coverings, and permits.
Interior Renovations
Air Conditioning and Heating
The prices of different heating and air conditioning projects.
AIR CONDITIONING
Type of renovation | Average price |
|---|---|
Portable/Mobile air conditioner | $300 - $2,000 |
Window air conditioner | $150 - $840 |
Wall-mounted air conditioner | $1,000 - $6,000 |
Conditioner (split air conditioner) | $2,500 - $7,000 |
Central air conditioner (air-flow) | $3,000 - $9,000 |
Ceiling air conditioning system | $6,500 - $15,000 |
Ductless air conditioner | $1,500 - $7,000 |
Heat pump (prices in general) | $1,000 - $20,000 |
Source: The cost of air conditioners
HEATING SYSTEMS
Type of heating system | Average price |
|---|---|
Natural gas heating system | $4,000 - $8,000 |
Geothermal system | $20,000 - $50,000 |
Electric furnace | $2,000 - $5,000 |
Propane heating | $4,000 - $7,500 |
Wall heating | $800 - $9,000 |
Forced air heating | $2,000 - $8,000 |
Hot water heating (hydronic) | $1,000 - $12,000 |
Heat pump (prices in general) | $1,000 - $20,000 |
Source: Heating System Cost Guide
HUMIDIFIERS
The prices of different types of humidifiers
Type of humidifier | Average price |
|---|---|
Central | $800 - $4,000 |
Cool mist | $45 - $200 |
Warm mist | $55 - $500 |
Ultrasound | $40 - $300 |
Source: How to Solve a Dry Air Problem
Kitchen
The prices of different kitchen renovation projects
KITCHEN COUNTERS
Type of project or material | Average price (per square foot) |
|---|---|
Slate | $100 - $400 |
Granite | $50 - $190 |
Marble | $45 - $250 |
Quartz | $50 - $150 |
Concrete | $70 - $250 |
Stainless steel | $70 - $150 |
Synthetic | $60 - $200 |
Recycled material | $100 - $300 |
Wood | $13 - $120 |
Laminate | $6 - $30 |
Tile | $30 - $100 |
Dekton | $50 - $150 |
Source: Price guide: kitchen countertops
KITCHEN SINKS
Type of sink or accessory | Average price |
|---|---|
Stainless steel sink | $50 - $600 |
Ceramic sink | $180 - $350 |
Resin sink | $100 - $300 |
Stone sink | $150 - $800 |
Source: How to choose your kitchen sink
CUPBOARDS AND DRAWERS
Type of element | Average price |
|---|---|
Melamine | $10 - $20 / linear foot |
Polymer (or thermoplastic) | $30 - $40 / linear foot |
Polyester | $30 - $40 / linear foot |
Acrylic | $70 - $80 / linear foot |
Lacquer | $80 - $100 / linear foot |
Wood | $100 - $120 / linear foot |
Handles | $5 - $50 / per piece |
Source: Cost of Kitchen Cabinets - Price Tag on Custom Designs?
KITCHEN BACKSPLASH
Type of backsplash | Average Price |
|---|---|
Ceramic | $1 - $12 / sq. ft. |
Porcelain | $5 - $15 / sq. ft. |
Glass Tiles | $15 - $50 / sq. ft. |
Glass Panels | $45 - $150 / sq. ft. |
Marble Tile | $36 - $100 / sq. ft. |
Slate Tile | $50 - $150 / sq. ft. |
Adhesive Tile | $12 - $22 / sq. ft. |
Source: Kitchen Backsplash Price Guide - How Much to Budget in 2025?
Electricity and Lighting
The prices of different electricity and lighting renovation projects
Type of electricity or lighting renovation | Average price |
|---|---|
Renovation of a 100A electrical system (panel that is already up to code) | 700$ - 1,600$ |
Renovation of a 100A electrical system (panel that is not up to code) | 1,000$ - 1,500$ |
Renovation of a 200A electrical system | 1,500$ - 2,000$ |
Installation of an auxiliary electrical system | 250$ - 800$ |
Installing a new electrical panel | 650$ - 1,500$ |
Installation of a 120V electrical circuit | $300 - $700 |
Installation of a 240V electrical circuit | $350 - $700 |
Add a standard electrical outlet (existing circuit) | $200 - $300 |
Add a standard electrical outlet (new circuit) | $250 - $350 |
Partial or complete rewiring | $5,000 + |
System grounding | $100 - $500 |
Electrical plan for new construction or major renovation | $300 - $2,000 |
Source: Cost of electrical repairs
Bathroom
The prices of different bathroom renovation projects
Bathubs
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Whirlpool bathtub | $1,000 - $8,000 |
Alcove bathtub | $200 - $5,000 |
Freestanding bathtub | $500 - $6,000 |
Enameled steel bathtub | $200 - $500 |
Acrylic bathtub | $300 - $6,000 |
Showers
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Single Shower Door | $200 - $1,000 |
Sliding Shower Door | $500 - $3,000 |
Shower Column | $100 - $3,000 |
One-Piece Shower | $600 - $3,000 |
Modular Shower | $750 - $1,200 |
Custom Shower | $2,000 - $15,000 |
Rectangular/Alcove Showers | $1,000 - $4,000 |
Round Corner Showers | $700 - $3,000 |
Square Showers | $800 - $4,000 |
Toilets
Type | Price |
|---|---|
One-Piece Toilets | $400 - $3,000 |
Two-Piece Toilets | $200 - $2,000 |
Chair Height Toilets / Comfort Height Toilets | $200 - $3,000 |
Standard Height Toilets | $200 - $2,000 |
Elongated Toilets | $200 - $3,000 |
Round Toilets | $200 - $4,000 |
Single Flush Toilets | $100 - $3,000 |
Dual Flush Toilets | $400 - $9,000 |
Wall-Mounted Toilets | $500 - $2,000 |
Sinks
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Vitreous china | $200 - $1,000 |
Glass | $100 - $400 |
Copper | $200 - $800 |
Cast iron | $200 - $1,500 |
Ceramic | $100 - $400 |
Faucets
Type | Price |
|---|---|
1 handle | $50 - $800 |
2 handles | $100 - $1500 |
Bathroom cabinets and drawers
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Standard vanity cabinet | $300 - $7,000 |
Prefabricated cabinet (medicine cabinet) | $100 - $2,500 |
Countertops
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Laminate countertop | $6 - $30/sq.ft |
Granite countertop | $50 - $190/sq.ft |
Marble countertop | $45 - $250/sq.ft |
Quartz countertop | $50 - $150/sq.ft |
Wood countertop | $13 - $120/sq.ft |
Tile countertop | $30 - $100/sq.ft |
Bathroom flooring
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Vinyl tile flooring (materials) | $1 - $9/sq.ft |
Linoleum flooring (installation - rolls and tiles) | $0,60 - $1,50/sq.ft |
Ceramic flooring (installation) | $4 - $8/sq.ft |
Porcelain and slate tiles (installation) | $6 - $20/sq.ft |
Natural stone mosaic (materials) | $6 - $15/sq.ft |
Cork flooring (installation) | approx. $2/sq.ft |
Wallcoverings
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Tile wall covering (materials only) | $5 - $10/sq.ft |
Natural stone wall | $12 - $20/sq.ft |
Decorative stone wall | $4 - $9/sq.ft |
Lighting
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Wall lights / Wall sconce | $60 - $600 |
Ceiling lights | $20 - $700 |
Accessories and decor
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Towel rack | $10 - $600 |
Mirror | $50 - $800 |
Bath mat | $10 - $200 |
Ventilation
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Bathroom fan | $30 - $500 |
Ventilation duct cleaning | $400 - $800 |
Insulation
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Rock wool | $1,40 - $5,90/sq.ft |
Expanded polystyrene | $2 - $4/sq.ft |
Cellulose | approx. $1/sq.ft |
Source: Price Guide 2025: Bathroom Renovation Project
Mouldings
The prices of different moulding renovation projects
Type | Price |
|---|---|
Hardwood mouldings | $2 - $6/linear foot |
Pine mouldings | $1 - $6/linear foot |
Cedar mouldings | $9 - $12/linear foot |
Exotic wood mouldings (e.g.. walnut) | $24 - $35/linear foot |
Plaster mouldings | $5 - $15/linear foot |
Plaster-covered foam | approx. $7/linear foot |
Polyurethane foam | approx. $9/linear foot |
MDF mouldings | $1 - $12/ linear foot |
Source: Crown Moulding: Everything You Need to Know
Basement
The prices of different basement renovation projects
Type of basement renovation project | Average price |
|---|---|
Setting up an unfinished basement | Approximately $70 to $100 / square foot |
Demolishing a finished basement | Min. $3,000 |
Excavating the basement to increase the size of your house (with underpinning) | $50,000 - $150,000 |
Building a wine cellar | $5,000 - $20,000 |
Source:
Ceilings
Buying a suspended ceiling (excluding installation): Between 2$ and 10$ per square foot
Source: How to Install a Drop Ceiling
Ventilation
Installing a bathroom fan: Between 100$ and 600$
Source: What to Consider When Choosing a Bathroom Fan
Plumbing
The prices of different plumbing renovation projects
Plumbing project | Average cost |
|---|---|
Replacing pipes | $100 - $250/linear foot |
Installing a water heater | $750 - $1,400 |
Replacing a toilet | $250 - $700 |
Replacing a sink | $200 - $600 |
Replacing a shower | $2,500 + |
Replacing a bathub | $1,300 - $1,500 |
Renovating the plumbing of a complete bathroom | $5,000 + |
Installing a kitchen sink | $250 - $700 |
Plumber rates in Quebec | $42 - $180/h. |
Source: How much do plumbing renovations cost?
Others
Central vacuum cleaner
Buying a central vacuum cleaner: Between $200 and $2,000
Source: All You Need to Know About Central Vacuum Systems
Walk-in closet
Setting up a walk-in closet: Between $500 and $3,000
Source: Planning for a master walk-in closet
Structures and Extensions
Home Addition/Extension
The prices of different home extension projects
Types of home extension | Prices |
|---|---|
Adding a floor | $175 - $400/sq.ft / $100,000 - $300,000 |
Adding a storey above a garage | $100,000 - $200,000 |
Adding a grade-level room | $75,000 - $175,000 |
Cantilever home addition | $30,000 - $60,000 |
Lateral extension / Single-story conversion | $200 - $500/sq.ft |
Finishing a basement | $70 - $100/sq.ft |
Two-storey addition (first floor) | $360 - $480/sq.ft |
Two-storey addition (second floor) | $210 - $240/sq.ft |
Minimal budget | Approx. $75,000 |
Total price | $100,000 - $300,000 |
Sources:
Adding a Floor to a Home
The prices related to adding a floor on a home that already exists
Type of floor addition project | Average price |
|---|---|
Total price of the work : | Between $175 and $400 / square foot or $100,000 to $300,000 |
Floor with bedrooms | Approximately $175 to $400 / square foot |
Floor with a full apartment | Approximately $175 to $240 / square foot |
Source: What you should know before adding a floor to your home
Deck and Balcony
The prices of different patio and balcony projects
BALCONIES
Balcony materials and elements | Average price |
|---|---|
Natural wood | Between $75 and $85 / square foot |
Pressure treated wood | Between $65 and $80 / square foot |
Plastic and composite | Between $55 and $65 / square foot |
Source: Balcony Price Guide
DECKS
Material | Average Cost | Design & Installation Cost |
Redwood cedar | $4–$5 per square foot | $40–$60 per square foot |
Pavers | $4–$12 per square foot | $20–$30 per square foot |
Composite decking | $6–$12 per square foot | $50–$85 per square foot |
Torrefied wood | $6–$12 per square foot | $50–$70 per square foot |
Ipe wood | $10–$15 per square foot | n/a |
Teak | $10–$15 per square foot | n/a |
Fibreglass | $14–$55 per square foot (+ $2,50 to $4/sq.ft for sanding) | n/a |
Pressure-treated wood | Roughly $25 per square foot | Roughly $50 per square foot |
Concrete | $45–$80 per square foot (includes labour and reinforcement materials) | n/a |
Source: Deck and Patio Cost Guide
Garages
Elements | Prices |
|---|---|
Single garage | $35,000 - $75,000 |
Double garage | $80,000 - $140,000 |
Steel garage door | $2,000 - $5,000 |
Aluminum garage door | $2,000 - $6,000 |
Wooden garage door | $6,000 - $12,000 |
Single door installation | $400 - $500 |
Double door installation | $250 - $300 |
Door opener motor | $350 - $500 |
Source:
Gazebos
The average prices of different gazebo projects
Type of project or gazebo material | Average price |
|---|---|
9 square foot wood gazebo | Between $2,000 and $12,000 |
Polycarbonate gazebo | Between $1,000 and $5,000 |
Custom made | Between $8,000 and $20,000 |
Basic gazebo, sold as a kit | Between $1,000 and $5,000 |
Source: Gazebos: prices and types
Sheds
The prices of different shed projects
Type of project or shed material | Average price |
|---|---|
Average price of a shed (without electricity and without labour fees) | $2,000–$10,000 |
Price for metal walls and floors | $2,000–$6,000; $25–$30/sq. ft. |
Price for wooden walls and floors | $3,000–$10,000; $40–$50/sq. ft. |
Price for resin walls and floors | $3,000–$10,000; $45–$50/sq. ft. |
Source: Price Guide: Sheds
Solarium
A solarium is considered a full-fledged room in the house, bathed in sunlight. Often heated and enclosed with glass, it allows residents to enjoy the sun while being sheltered from the outdoors.
Type of sunroom | Average price |
|---|---|
Heated solarium | Between $20,000 and $55,000 |
Glass-framed solarium (heatless) | Between $30,000 and $75,000 |
Polymer solarium (heatless) | Between $15,000 and $37,500 |
Sun porch-like solarium | Between $25,000 and $75,000 |
Source: Everything About Transforming Your Patio into a Solarium
Porch/Veranda
A veranda is an extension of the home that is unheated, not insulated, and not lived in year-round. With glass walls and a roof, it provides a view of the outdoors and creates a new living space. In summer, it can be equipped with a mosquito screen.
Type of porch | Average price |
|---|---|
PVC porch/veranda | Approximately $500 to $1,000 / square meter |
Aluminum porch/veranda | Approximately $600$ to $1,200 / square meter |
Lower-end wooden porch/veranda | Approximately $500 to $900 / square meter |
High-end wooden porch/veranda | Approximately $800 to $1,500 / square meter |
Steel or wrought iron porch/veranda | Between $800$ to $1,500 / square meter |
Source: How much does it cost to build a porch
Glass sunroom
A glass sunroom is a fully or partially glazed opening, made of metal or wood, that replaces the facade of a house. It brings natural light inside and visually enlarges the space.
Types of sunrooms | Average price |
|---|---|
3-season sunroom | $10,000 - $40,000 |
Year-round sunroom | $20,000 - $65,000 |
Source : Everything to know about sunrooms
Exterior Renovations
Landscaping
The prices of different landscaping projects
POOL
Type of project or pool | Average price |
|---|---|
Price of an above-ground pool | Between $2,000 and $13,000 |
Price of a semi-inground pool | Between $10,000 and $50,000 |
Price of an inground pool | $40,000 + |
Annual maintenance of an inground pool | $1,100 + (with chemicals and hydro) |
Source: Installing a pool and setting up your backyard
FENCES
Type of Fence | Average Cost (Per Linear Foot) |
Chain link fence (frost) | $12–$40 |
Aluminum fence | $45–$150 |
Wrought iron fence | $30–$70 |
PVC fence | $55–$100 |
Wooden fence | $20–$70 |
Composite wood fence | $85-$155 |
Source:
RETAINING WALL
Type of retaining wall project | Average price |
|---|---|
Building a retaining wall (materials only) | Between $20 and $50 / square foot |
Building a retaining wall (labour) | Between $20 and $160 / square foot |
Source: Steps and Cost to Build a Retaining Wall
Paving, Asphalt, and Paver Stones
The prices of different paving and asphalting projects
Type of paving, asphalting or paver stone project | Average price |
|---|---|
Price of a gravel driveway (without excavation) | Approximately $1 to $4 / square foot |
Price of a asphalt driveway (without excavation) | Approximately $3 to $2$ / square foot |
Price of concrete stone driveway (without excavation) | Approximately $7 to $20 / square foot |
Price of paving stones driveway (without excavation) | Approximately $10 to $30 / square foot |
Sources:
Sewers and Septic Tanks
Type of service | Price |
Soil testing | approximately between $600 and $2,000 (depends upon the regions) |
Installation | between $10,000$ and $45,000 (can go up to $60,000) |
Inspection | between $400 and $500 |
Upkeep | between $150 and $700 |
Municipal sewer connection | between $2,500 and $9,000 |
Sources:
Foundations and French Drains
The prices of different foundation projects
Type of Repair | Price Point |
Building inspection | $400–$800 |
Easily accessible crack repair / Small cracks | $300 min. / crack |
Big crack repair | $5,000 max. / crack |
Epoxy injection for crack repair | $300 – $1,000 / crack |
Hard-to-access crack repair | $30,000 - $50,000 |
Partial foundation stabilization by hydraulic piles | $18,000 - $20,000 |
Full foundation stabilization by hydraulic piles | $30,000 - $40,000 |
Source: Foundation Repair Project Cost - How Much to Budget in 2025?
FRENCH DRAIN
Type of French drain project | Average price |
|---|---|
Installing a French drain (with excavation) | Approximately $15,000$ to $25,000 |
Replacing a French drain and waterproofing foundations | Between $120 and $150 per linear foot |
Source: French Drain Cost
UNDERPINNING A HOUSE
Types of underpinning projects | Average price |
|---|---|
Costs related to underpinning the corner of a house | Approximately $450 per linear foot |
Adding foundations and underpinning a house | Approximately $1,100 per linear foot |
Source: Taking on a House With Underpinning Work : What to Know
WATERPROOFING
Waterproofing foundation walls: between $90 and $150 / linear foot
Source: Reasons, Methods and Products to Waterproof Your Foundation
Exterior Staircases
Basic tools and materials for a small wrought iron staircase repair: $10 to $200
Individual spindle unit in iron: $10 to $35
Source: How to fix your wrought iron staircase
Elevators
Minimum price for a residential elevator: between $65,000 and $175,000
Source: How to Install a Residential Elevator for Persons with a Mobility Impairment
Exterior Masonry
The prices of different masonry projects
Type of Masonry Project | Average Price |
|---|---|
Repairing a bulging wall | About $20 to $65/sq. ft. |
Rebricking a wall | About $20 to $50/sq. ft. |
Straightforward rebricking (house without obstructions, windows, or complex insulation systems) | About $25 to $50/sq. ft. |
Redoing masonry joints | About $10 to $30/sq. ft. |
Average hourly rate of a mason | $85 to $109 per hour |
Foundation parging | About $4 to $7,50/sq. ft. |
Source: Masonry Cost Guide
Exterior Cladding
The prices of different exterior siding projects
CLEANING EXTERIOR CLADDING
Type of cleaning for exterior cladding | Average price |
|---|---|
Buying a gas-fueled pressure washer | Between 300$ and 1600$ |
Buying an electric pressure-washer | Between 100$ and 1000$ |
Renting a gas-fueled pressure washer | Approximately 80$ / day |
Renting an electric pressure-washer | Approximately 30$ to 50$ / day |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: How to use a pressure washer
EXTERIOR CLADDING MATERIALS
Type of exterior cladding | Average price |
|---|---|
Wooden exterior cladding : | Approximately 10$ to 15$ / square foot |
Suretouch exterior cladding (including installation) | Approximately 8$ to 15$ / square foot |
Acrylic coating exterior cladding (including installation) | Approximately 10$ to 15$ / square foot |
Vinyl exterior cladding | Approximately 4$ to 7$ / square foot |
Aluminum exterior cladding | Approximately 7$ to 10$ / square foot |
Fibrocement panels | Approximately 5$ to 15$ / square foot |
Brick exterior cladding | Approximately 25$ to 45$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Exterior cladding: installation and material prices
Doors and Windows
The prices of different door and window projects
BARN DOORS
Type of barn door installation accessory | Average price |
|---|---|
Aluminum installation kit (without the door) | Between 200$ and 400$ |
Stainless steel installation kit (without the door) | Between 300$ and 500$ |
Brass installation kit (without the door) | Between 500$ and 900$ |
Personalized installation kit (without the door) | Between 300$ and 3000$ |
Material kit including the door | Between 1500$ and 5000$ |
Light door (only the door) | Between 300$ and 700$ |
Door with glass blocks (only the door) | Between 500$ and 900$ |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Barn door How to Install a Barn Door + Cost Guide
FRONT DOORS
Type of front door | Price range (without installation) |
|---|---|
Steel front door | Between 200$ and 2000$ |
Aluminum front door | Between 1200$ and 2500$ |
PVC front door | Between 450$ and 3000$ |
Fibreglass front door | Between 900$ and 3000$ |
Wood front door | Between 300$ and 5000$ |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
INSTALLING A WINDOW
Type of job | Average price |
|---|---|
Retrofit window installation | Between 30$ and 200$ per square foot, between 300$ and 800$ per window (glass only) |
Full-frame installation | Between 500$ and 1500$ per window |
Installing storm windows | Between 300$ and 800$ per window (glass only) |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
WINDOW TYPES
Type of window | Average price |
|---|---|
Double-hung window | Between 800$ and 1000$ |
Casement window | Between 900$ and 1200$ |
Awning window | Between 900$ and 1000$ |
Transom window | Between 500$ and 1200$ |
Stationary window | Between 300$ and 1300$ |
Bay window | Between 2500$ and 4000$ |
Arched window | Between 350$ and 1500$ |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: 7 different window styles to consider for your home
Roofs
The prices of different roofing projects
Type of roofing material or project | Average price |
|---|---|
Building a rooftop terrace : | Between 15 000$ and 40 000$ |
Asphalt shingle roof | Approximately 3$ to 9$ / square foot |
Aluminum roof | Approximately 7$ to 12$ / square foot |
Prepainted galvanized steel roof | Approximately 10$ and 25$ / square foot |
Copper roof | Approximately 20$ to 30$ / square foot |
Wooden shingle roof | Approximately 15$ to 25$ / square foot (cedar) and approximately 10$ to 26$ / square foot (larch) |
TPO or EPDM roof | Approximately 12$ to 16$ / square foot |
Gravel roof | Approximately 12$ to 20$ / square foot |
Multilayer asphalt membrane roof | Approximately 9$ to 10$ / square foot |
Green roof (with the cost of the roofing material) | Approximately 15$ to 30$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Sources:
Soffits and Gutters
The prices of different soffit and gutter projects
Type of soffit or gutter project | Average price |
|---|---|
Installing soffits and wood/aluminum fascia | Between 10$ and 15$ / linear foot |
Installing vinyl gutters | Between 4$ and 9$ / linear foot |
Installing aluminum gutters | Between 5$ and 12$ / linear foot |
Installing galvanized steel gutters | Between 4,50$ and 10$ / linear foot |
Installing copper gutters | Between 15$ and 35$ / linear foot |
Professional gutter maintenance | Between 150$ and 350$ |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Gutter installation cost guide
Cornices
Renovating a cornice can easily cost between 10 000$ and 70 000$
Source: How to repair a cornice moulding
Materials and Techniques
Insulation
The prices of different insulation projects
INSULATION MATERIALS
Type of insulation material | Average price |
|---|---|
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) | Approximately 1,50$ to 4$ / square foot |
Extruded polystyrene (XPS) | Approximately 3$ to 4$ / square foot |
Closed-cell polyurethane spray foam | Approximately 2,50$ to 8$ / square foot |
Polyisocyanurate insulation | Approximately 1,50$ to 3$ / square foot |
Ecobill (polystyrene beads) | Approximately 2$ to 4$ / square foot |
Soy-based polyurethane (1 inch thick) | Approximately 3$ to 6$ / square foot |
Rockwool | Approximately 2,50$ to 3$ / square foot |
Fibreglass | Approximately 1,60$ to 2$ / square foot |
Cellular glass | Approximately 3$ to 5$ / square foot |
Cellulose | Approximately 1,48$ to 2$ / square foot |
Hemp | Approximately 1$ to 4$ / square foot |
Straw | Approximately 5$ to 18$ / square foot |
Cotton | Approximately 1,50$ to 3,50$ / square foot |
Cork | Approximately 2,50$ to 6,50$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: The cost of insulation
OTHER INSULATION PROJECTS
Type of insulation project | Average price |
|---|---|
Insulating an attic and bringing up to code | Approximately 1,50$ to 4$ / square foot |
Installing an air barrier (material only) | Approximately 1$ to 3$ / square foot |
Installing an air barrier (labour) | Approximately 1,50$ to 5$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Materials and techniques to insulate an attic
Soundproofing
The prices of different soundproofing projects
Type of soundproofing product or material | Average price |
|---|---|
Injecting cellulose in a new house | Approximately 2$ to 3$ / square foot |
Injecting cellulose in a house that has already been built | Approximately 2,50$ to 4$ / square foot |
Installing Rockwool | Approximately 1,50$ to 3$ / square foot |
Installing acoustic panels | Approximately 20$ to 35$ / square foot |
Acoustic membrane installed on the floors | Approximately 1$ to 5$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: What Are the Best Acoustic Insulation Methods?
Paint
The prices of different painting projects
Type of product or paint job | Average price |
|---|---|
Paint gallon | Between 25$ and 100$ |
A gallon of paint for a kitchen or bathroom | Between 10$ and 60$ |
A gallon of recycled paint | Between 20$ and 30$ |
Labour costs (wall) | Approximately 1$ to 3$ / square foot |
Work done by a professional | Approximately 30$ to 80$ / per hour |
Work done by a student painter | Approximately 15$ and 25$ / per hour |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Kitchen and bathroom paint
Wallcovering Materials
The prices of different wall-covering projects
Type of wall covering project | Average price |
|---|---|
Interior brick wall | Approximately 10$ to 15$ / square foot |
Natural stone wall | Approximately 12$ to 20$ / square foot |
Decorative stone wall | Approximately 4$ to 9$ / square foot |
Imitation stone wall | Approximately 10$ to 30$ / square foot |
Concrete wall | Approximately 14$ to 15$ / square foot |
Wallpaper | Can vary between 70$ and 150$ / roll |
Decorative panels | Can vary between 20$ and 200$ / panel |
Wooden wall panel | Approximately 7$ to 16$ / square foot |
Wall tiles (materials only) | Approximately 5$ to 10$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Sources: Interior wall coverings: prices and characteristics, Wall covering inspirations: wall tiles
Walls
Removing a load-bearing wall: approximately 2000$ to 8000$
Creating an opening in a load-bearing wall: approximately 1500$ to 3000$
Source: How to create an opening in a load-bearing wall
Floors
The prices of different flooring projects.
SANDING A FLOOR
Renting a machine and doing it yourself: approximately 50$ to 100$ / day
Giving the job to a professional: approximately 3$ to 6$ / square foot
Source: How to sand, repair and varnish a hardwood floor
TYPES OF FLOORING MATERIALS
Type of project or flooring material | Average price |
|---|---|
Installing hardwood floors | Approximately 2$ to 15$ / square foot |
Removing hardwood floors | Approximately 2$ to 5$ / square foot |
Replacing the subfloor | Approximately 2$ to 6$ / square foot |
Restoring a hardwood floor | Approximately 3$ to 7$ / square foot |
Bamboo floor | Approximately 4$ to 14$ / square foot |
Laminate floor (material only) | Approximately 1$ to 5$ / square foot |
Engineered wood floor installation | Approximately 3$ to 11$ / square foot |
Vinyl tile floor | Approximately 1$ to 25$ / square foot |
Vinyl sheet floor | Approximately 2$ to 6$ / square foot |
Linoleum floor | Approximately 3$ to 18$ / square foot |
Marmoleum floor (roll) | Approximately 5$ to 7$ / square foot |
Marmoleum floor (roll installation) | Approximately 2$ to 5$ / square foot |
Marmoleum floor (tiles) | Approximately 5$ to 8$ / square foot |
Marmoleum floor (tile installation) | Approximately 1$ to 2$ / square foot |
Mid- to high-end ceramic tiles | Approximately 11$ to 24$ / square foot |
Porcelain or slate tiles | Approximately 6$ to 20$ / square foot |
Natural stone mosaic | Approximately 10$ to 15$ / square foot |
Cork floor (material) | Approximately 3$ to 11$ / square foot |
Cork floor (installation) | Approximately 5$ to 10$ / square foot |
Installing a heated floor (without materials) | Approximately 10$ to 40$ / square foot + 300$ to 600$ for an electrician |
Low-end floating floor | Approximately 2$ to 3$ / square foot |
Mid-range floating floor | Approximately 3$ to 5$ / square foot |
High-end floating floor | Approximately 5$ to 12$ / square foot |
Installation of a floating floor by a specialist | Approximately 1$ to 4$ / square foot |
Carpet floor (materials) | Approximately 4$ to 7$ / square foot |
Concrete floor | Approximately 8$ to 17$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Sources: Kitchen floor price guide, Different types of ceramics and their features, The different types of floating floors
Building Permits, Tests, and Other Authorizations
Type of permits or certificates | Prices |
|---|---|
Municipal sewer connection | $2,500 - $9,000 |
Plan made by an architectural technologist | $1 - $3/sq.ft |
Prince of a renovation/construction license in Montreal | $9,80 per $1000, for a minimum cost of $164,20 for a strictly residential building |
Location certificate | Approx. $1,580 |
Salary - Construction cost estimator | $19 - $43/h |
Soil and water quality testing | $700 - $3,000 |
Source: Planning your budget for your self-build project
* All the prices cited in this document are here for information purposes only and are subject to modifications and variations depending on several factors.
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