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Comprehensive Renovation Price Guide - How Much Does It Cost in 2025?
By Léa Plourde-Archer
Updated on May 2, 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 |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
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 |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Heating System Cost Guide
HUMIDIFIERS
The prices of different types of humidifiers
Type of humidifier | Average price |
|---|---|
Central | $800 - $4,000 |
Cold vapour | $45 - $200 |
Hot vapour | $55 - $500 |
Ultrasound | $40 - $300 |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Comment résoudre un problème d’air sec (article not translated yet)
Kitchen
The prices of different kitchen renovation projects
KITCHEN COUNTERS
Type of project or material | Average price |
|---|---|
Making and installing a concrete countertop | Between 80$ and 250$ / square foot |
Laminate countertop | Between 10$ and 30$ / square foot |
Melamine countertop | Between 20$ and 50$ / square foot |
Polymer panels | Between 40$ and 80$ / square foot |
Slate countertop | Between 100$ and 400$ / square foot |
Granite countertop | Between 70$ and 190$ / square foot |
Marble countertop | Between 100$ and 250$/square foot |
Quartz countertop | Between 50$ and 150$ / square foot |
Stainless steel countertop | Between 75$ and 150$ / square foot |
Wooden countertop | Between 13$ and 120$ / square foot |
Tile countertop | Between 30$ and 100$ / square foot |
Synthetic material countertop (Corian, etc.) | Between 70$ and 200$ / square foot |
Recycled material countertop | Between 100$ and 300$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Price guide: kitchen countertops
KITCHEN SINKS
Type of sink or accessory | Average price |
|---|---|
Stainless steel sink | Between 40$ and 400$ |
Ceramic sink | Between 180$ and 350$ |
Resin sink | Between 100$ and 300$ |
Stone sink | Between 150$ and 400$ |
Plumbing parts | Between 60$ and 600$ |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: How to choose your kitchen sink
CUPBOARDS AND DRAWERS
Type of element | Average price |
|---|---|
Cupboards (per cabinet and door) | Prices vary depending on the type of material, custom-made or store-bought and several other factors. Here are a few examples of prices for models bought in stores: Basic top cabinet: Between 100$ and 700$ per unit / Basic lower cabinet: Between 100$ and 700$ per unit / Kitchen island: Between 100$ and 1000$ |
Drawers | Between 40$ and 200$ each |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
KITCHEN FLOORS
(see the flooring section)
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) | Approximately between 700$ and 1600$ |
Renovation of a 100A electrical system (panel that is not up to code) | Approximately between 1000$ and 1500$ |
Renovation of a 200A electrical system | Approximately between 1500$ and 2000$ |
Installation of an auxiliary electrical system | Approximately between 350$ and 800$ |
Installing a new electrical panel | Approximately between 650$ and 1500$ |
Installation of a 120V electrical circuit | Approximately between 400$ and 700$ |
Installation of a 240V electrical circuit | Approximately between 350$ and 700$ |
Adding a classical socket | Approximately between 200$ and 300$ / socket |
Bathroom
The prices of different bathroom renovation projects
BATHTUB, SHOWER, AND PLUMBING
Type of element or material | Average price |
|---|---|
New bathtub | (without installation) 250$ - 400$ for a low-end bathtub / 500$ - 900$ for a standard bathtub / 1000$ - 2000$ for a high-end bathtub / 2000$ - 8000$ for a hot tub$ / 200$ - 3000$ for an alcove bathtub / 500$ + for a bath/shower combo / 500$ - 6000$ for a freestanding bathtub |
New shower | (without installation) 240$ - 300$ for a low-end shower cabin / 360$ - 800$ for a standard shower cabin / 960$ - 1800$ for a high-end shower cabin / Simple shower door: 200$ - 1000$ / Sliding shower door: 500$ - 3000$ |
New toilet | (without installation) 100$ - 180$ for a low-end toilet / 300$ - 420$ for a standard toilet / 480$ - 660$ for a high-end toilet |
New bathroom sink | (without installation)50$ - 250$ for a standard drop-in sink / 60$ - 300$ for a round or square vessel sink / 100$ - 500$ for a high-end drop-in sink / 100$ - 1000$ for a pedestal sink |
New faucet for a sink | (without installation)50$ - 80$ for a low-end faucet / 90$ - 200$ for a standard faucet / 300$ - 500$ for a high-end faucet |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Price guide: bathroom renovation project
BATHROOM VANITY COUNTERTOP
Bathroom vanity countertop | Average price |
|---|---|
Laminate countertop | Between 6$ and 30$ / square foot |
Granite countertop | Between 70$ and 190$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
(see other countertop materials in the Kitchen section)
BATHROOM FLOOR
(see the flooring section)
Mouldings
The prices of different moulding renovation projects
Types of mouldings | Average price |
|---|---|
Hardwood mouldings | Between 55$ and 80$ / moulding |
Pine mouldings | Between 5$ and 80$ / moulding |
Cedar mouldings | Between 10$ and 30$ / moulding |
Exotic wood mouldings (e.g.. walnut) : | Between 15$ and 30$ / moulding |
Plaster mouldings: | Between 5$ and 15$ / moulding |
MDF mouldings: | Between 8$ and 80$ / moulding |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
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 | Between 3000$ and 5000$ |
Excavating the basement to increase the size of your house (with underpinning) | Between 50 000$ and 150 000$ |
Building a wine cellar | Between 10 000$ and 20 000$ |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Guide to Basement Remodeling, The costs to remodel your basement
Ceilings
Buying a suspended ceiling (excluding installation): Between 5$ and 7$ per square foot
Ventilation
The prices of different ventilation renovation projects
Installing a bathroom fan: Between 30$ and 500$
Cleaning the ventilation ducts: Between 400$ and 800$
Source: What to Consider When Choosing a Bathroom Fan
Plumbing
The prices of different plumbing renovation projects
Type of plumbing renovation project | Average price |
|---|---|
Replacing the pipework | Approximately 50$ to 250$ / linear foot |
Installing a water heater | Approximately 750$ to 1400$ |
Replacing a toilet | Between 250$ and 700$ |
Replacing a sink: | Approximately 200$ to 500$ |
Replacing a kitchen sink | Approximately 200$ to 700$ |
Replacing a bathtub | Approximately 1300$ to 1500$ |
Renovating the plumbing of a full bathroom | 6000$ + |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: How much do plumbing renovations cost?
Others
Central vacuum cleaner
Buying a central vacuum cleaner: Between 300$ and 2000$
Walk-in closet
Setting up a walk-in closet: Between 600$ and 2000$
Source: Planning for a master walk-in closet
Structures and Extensions
Home Addition/Extension
The prices of different home extension projects
Types of projects and home extensions/additions | Average price |
|---|---|
Installing an interior wall with a door opening | Approximately 5000$ to 15 000$ |
Turning a roof into a floor | Max. 400$ / square foot |
Extra floors | See below |
Installing collar beams | Approximately 100$ + each |
Installing lateral bracing on collar beams | Between 300$ and 500$ + |
Replacing a roof deck | Between 10$ and 30$ / square foot |
Lateral extension | Between 200$ and 500$ / square foot or 70 000$ to 80 000$ |
Finishing a basement | Approximately 60$ to 100$ / square foot |
Adding a room on posts | Approximately 200$ to 300$ / square foot |
Minimum budget for a home extension | Approximately 70 000$ |
Sources: House extension project: what you need to know, The cost of a home extension project
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors.
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 200$ and 400$ / square foot or 170 000$ to 300 000$ |
Floor with bedrooms | Approximately 200$ to 240$ / square foot |
Floor with a full apartment | Approximately 200$ to 240$ / square foot |
Source: What you should know before adding a floor to your home
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Deck and Balcony
The prices of different patio and balcony projects
BALCONIES
Balcony materials and elements | Average price |
|---|---|
Natural wood balcony floor | Between 10$ and 30$ / square foot |
Treated wood balcony floor | Between 30$ and 60$ / square foot |
Plastic/composite balcony floor | Between 50$ and 60$ / square foot |
Fibreglass balcony | Between 15$ and 35$ / square foot |
Source: Balcony Price Guide
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
DECKS
Type of project or deck material | Average price |
|---|---|
Treated wood deck (materials only) | Approximately 2$ to 10$ / square foot |
Treated wood deck (installation) | Approximately 25$ to 70$ / square foot |
Western red cedar deck (materials only) | Approximately 4$ to 5$ / square foot |
Western red cedar deck (installation) | Approximately 40$ to 60$ / square foot |
Ipe wood deck (materials only) | Approximately 12$ to 15$ / square foot |
Teck deck (materials only) | Approximately 12$ to 15$ / square foot |
Pressure-treated wood deck (with installation) | Approximately 50$ / square foot |
Torrefied wood deck (materials) | Approximately 6 to 12$ / square foot |
Torrefied wood deck (installation) | Approximately 50 to $70 / square foot |
Paved stone deck (materials) | Approximately 4$ to 12$ / square foot |
Paved stone deck (installation) | Approximately 20$ to 30$ / square foot |
Fibreglass deck | Approximately 14$ to 20$ / square foot |
Garages
Building a detached garage (single or double): Between 10 000$ and 30 000$
The average prices of different gazebo projects
Type of project or gazebo material | Average price |
|---|---|
9 square foot wood gazebo | Between 7500$ and 11 000$ |
Polycarbonate gazebo | Between 400$ and 3000$ |
Custom made | Between 5000$ and 20 000$ |
Basic gazebo, sold as a kit | Between 1000$ and 5000$ |
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) | Between 25$ and 40$ / square foot |
Price for wooden walls and floors | Between 200$ to 4000$ or 40$ to 50$ / square foot |
Price for metal walls and floors | Between 1000$ to 4000$ or 25$ to 30$ / square foot |
Price for resin walls and floors | Between 400$ and 5000$ or 45$ to 50$ / square foot |
Source: Price Guide: Sheds
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Sunroom
The prices of different sunroom projects
Type of sunroom | Average price |
|---|---|
Glass sunroom with no heating | Between 10 000$ and 30 000$ |
Polymer sunroom with heating | Between 6000$ and 15 000$ |
Sunroom-veranda with heating | Between 7000$ and 25 000$ |
Full sunroom | Between 15 000$ and 100 000$ |
Source: Everything About Transforming Your Patio into a Sunroom
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Porch/Veranda
The prices of different porch/veranda projects
Type of porch | Average price |
|---|---|
PVC porch/veranda: | Approximately 500$ to 1000$ / square meter |
Aluminum porch/veranda: | Approximately 600$ to 1200$ / square meter |
Lower-end wooden porch/veranda: | Approximately 500$ to 900$ / square meter |
High-end wooden porch/veranda: | Approximately 800$ to 1500$ / square meter |
Steel or wrought iron porch/veranda: | Between 800$ to 1500$ / square meter |
Source: How much does it cost to build a porch
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Exterior Renovations
Landscaping
The prices of different landscaping projects
POOL
Type of project or pool | Average price |
|---|---|
Average price of an above-ground pool | Between 2000$ and 12 000$ |
Basic price of a semi-inground pool | Between 20 000$ and 50 000$ |
Average price of an inground pool | 40 000$ + |
Annual maintenance of an inground pool | 1100$ + (with chemicals and hydro) |
Source: Installing a pool and setting up your backyard
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
FENCES
Type of fence | Average price |
|---|---|
Frost fence | Approximately 25$ to 40$ per linear foot |
Aluminum fence | Approximately 45$ to 80$ per linear foot |
Ornamental iron fence | Approximately 50$ to 70$ per linear foot |
PVC fence | Approximately 90$ to 100$ per linear foot |
Wooden fence | Approximately 20$ to 70$ per linear foot |
Source: The cost of a brand-new fence
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
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 100$ / square foot |
50-foot long / 2-foot high retaining wall | Between 2500$ and 7500$ |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
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 an asphalt driveway (without excavation) | Approximately 5$ to 20$ / square foot |
Price of a concrete driveway (without excavation) | Approximately 8$ to 20$ / square foot |
Price of paver stone driveway (without excavation) | Approximately 10$ to 25$ / square foot |
Gravel driveway (materials) | Approximately 20$ to 50$ / square meter |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Making a Gravel Driveway, Cost of paving a driveway: asphalt, paver stones and cement
Sewers and Septic Tanks
Connecting to the municipal sewer system: Between 2500$ and 4000$
Source: Planning your budget for your self-build project,
Foundations and French Drains
The prices of different foundation projects
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 |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: How to Install a French Drain,
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 1100$ per linear foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
Source: Taking on a House With Underpinning Work : What to Know
WATERPROOFING
Waterproofing foundation walls: between 120$ and 150$ / linear foot
Exterior Staircases
Basic tools and materials for a small wrought iron staircase repair: 200$ +
Source: How to fix your wrought iron staircase
Elevators
Minimum price for a residential elevator: between 30 000$ and 40 000$
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 | Approximately 20$ to 50$ / square foot |
Rebricking a wall | Approximately 20$ to 50$ / square foot |
Redoing masonry joints | Approximately 10$ to 30$ / square foot |
Average hourly wage of a mason | 100$ + / hour or 85$ / hour (if the employee takes his own vehicle and his own tools) |
Foundation parging (starting from the beginning): | Approximately 10$ to 20$ / square foot |
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 permit or certificate | Average price |
|---|---|
Location certificate | Between 1500$ and 2200$ |
Ground analysis test | Between 900$ and 5000$ |
Plan completed by a technologist | Approximately 1$ to 3$ / square foot |
These prices are for reference only and are subject to variations depending on several factors
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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