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Comprehensive Renovation Price Guide - How Much Does It Cost in 2024?

By Léa Plourde-Archer

Updated on December 2, 2024

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.

How Much Will It Cost to Renovate a House in Canada? Budget with Our Full-Home Pricing Guide:

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.

Prix climatisation_price air conditioning

AIR CONDITIONING

Type of renovation

Average price

Horizontal window air conditioner

Between 150$ and 800$

Vertical window air conditioner

Between 500$ and 800$

Mobile air conditioner

Between 300$ and 1,000$

Central A/C (bi-block)

Between 2,500$ and 7,000$

Central A/C system

Between 3,000$ and 9,000$

Heat pump

Between 1,000$ and 15,000$

Ceiling air conditioning system

Between 6,500$ and 10,000$

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

Between 4000$ and 8000$

Geothermal system

Between 25 000$ and 50 000$

Heat pump

Between 1000$ and 15 000$

Electric furnace

Between 2000$ and 4000$

Propane heating

Between 5000$ and 7500$

40000 BTU pellet stove:

Between 2000$ and 6000$

Buying and installing a solar-powered water heater:

Between 1000$ and 10 000$

Installing a condensing boiler :

Between 8000$ and 15 000$

Installation price for a pellet stove and its tubes:

Between 600$ and 2000$

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

Between 800$ and 4000$

Cold vapour

Between 60$ and 200$

Hot vapour

Between 100$ and 500$

Ultrasound

Between 40$ and 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

Prix rénovation cuisine_kitchen renovation price

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

Éclairage et luminaires prix_prices electricity and lighting

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

prix rénovation salle de bain_price bathroom renovation

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

Prix moulures_moulding prices

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

Prix rénovation sous-sol_basement renovation price

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

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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

prix agrandissement de maison_price home extension

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 knowThe 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

Prix ajout étage maison_price adding floor on home

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

Prix rénovation balcon_balcony renovation price

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

prix cabanon_shed renovation price

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

prix solarium_sunroom price

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

Prix aménagement paysager_landscaping price

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

Prix pavage entrée_driveway paving price

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

Prix maçonnerie_masonry price

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

Prix revêtement extérieur_exterior siding price

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

Prix portes et fenêtres_price doors and windows

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

Prix toiture_roof renovation

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

Source: What to know when building a rooftop terrace in Canada, How much does it cost to renovate a roof

Soffits and Gutters

The prices of different soffit and gutter projects

Prix gouttières_gutter prices

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

prix isolation_insulation prices

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

prix insonorisation_soundproofing prices

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

Prix peinture_paint price

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

prix revêtement mural_wall covering materials

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.

prix rénovation de plancher_flooring renovation price

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

Coûts permis_permit costs

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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