Cost Of A Home Renovation in 2023 | Montreal vs Toronto

Since 2010, RenoAssistance has been able to help over 75,000 clients find good contractors for their renovations. In this time, we’ve received tens of thousands of quotes from 53-point Verified Contractors. 

This vast array of experience has allowed us to compile all of the average home renovation cost for a variety of projects, to help you understand more easily the different market prices. 

Below you’ll find comprehensive tables with said costs, and a list of quick links to help you navigate through them!

Consequences of COVID-19 on the construction and renovation sectors

Keep in mind that certain unforeseen events due to COVID-19 may affect the cost of renovation projects without notice. For example, the industry has come across a treated lumber shortage since the first lockdown, resulting in a massive fluctuation of prices. Other construction materials are likely to experience similar issues. For more details, read our article: Rising Lumber Prices: Another COVID-19 Effect?

Home Addition

A home addition is almost as complex as a new build, in terms of all the steps that need to be taken. Therefore it’s important to have the right information to be able to correctly assess the costs, and plan your budget accordingly.

Here is a representative table of the price ranges you will find for a turnkey project of this kind.

	Montreal	Toronto
Storey addition	300$ – 360$	$360 – $430
Garage addition	240$ – 300$	$300 – $360
Carpot	70$ – 100$	$90 – $120
Home addition on piles	300$ – 330$	$360 – $420
Home addition on fondation/slab	350$ – 390$	$430 – $480
Sunroom	260$ – 290$	$315 – $430

 

If you would like up to 3 quotes from home addition contractors, fill out our short form. If you’re looking for inspiration from some real addition projects our contractors have done, check out our Additions section of RenoInspiration.

Garage Addition

Whether it’s for a detached or an attached garage, you will need qualified professionals in garage construction to take on your project.

Below are the average prices of various turnkey garage sizes, taking into consideration the following parameters:

• Structure
• Exterior
• Garage door
• Windows
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Drains

	Montreal	Toronto
Single Car Garage (Turnkey)	$58,000-$72,000	$70,000-$87,000
Two Car Garage (Turnkey)	$106,000-$130,000	$125,000-$160,000

If you would like up to 3 quotes from garage addition contractors, fill out our short form.An alternative to a garage addition would be building of a car port. If you wish to learn more about the cost involved in such a project. check out our page on cart port construction. If you would like to know the cost attached to such a project, take a look at our page on car port construction.

Balcony

Multiple factors should be taken into consideration when undertaking a balcony construction:

• Type of materials used (wood, fiberglass, aluminium, concrete, etc)
• Quality (low-end from the hardware store to high-end from specialized suppliers)
• Design of the structure
• Construction and reinforcing of structure (nails, thickness of materials, etc)
• Stairs and railings
• Treatment of materials for longevity (weatherproofing, etc)

A table with the average market prices of a balcony, based on the above mentioned factors, can be found here:

	Montreal	Toronto
Fiberglass	$21 – $25/sq.ft (without base structure) $36 -$50/sq.ft (with base structure)	$21 – $25/sq.ft (without base structure) $43 – $66/sq.ft (with base structure)
Treated Wood	$50 – $60/sq.ft	$60 – $70/sq.ft
Cedar	$60 – $70/sq.ft	$66 – $80/sq.ft
Roasted Wood	$60 – $70/sq.ft	$70 – $100/sq.ft
Composite Wood	$70 – $85/sq.ft	$75 – $100/sq.ft
Concrete	$70 – $85/sq.ft	$90 – $100/sq.ft

If you would like up to 3 quotes from contractors specialized in balcony projects, fill out our short form.

Heating

Whether it be for heating during the colder months, or to keep cool during a heat wave, it’s important to maintain the best quality to price ratio for the climate control of your home. It may be very helpful to have the help of an impartial advisor who can assess your needs and recommend the best system for your home.

Below you’ll find a list of the average price of the most popular climate control systems. These prices include the machine(s), additional parts, installation, and start-up (the prices may vary based on the brand and power used).

If you’re looking to replace your heating system with a more environmentally friendly and energy efficient one, you may be able to lower your bill by taking advantage of the Canada Greener Homes Grant or the Go Green program.

Kitchen

A kitchen renovation is one of the most popular and satisfying projects in home renovation. Not only does it improve the quality of the one of the most-used rooms in the home, it is also a great return on investment. However, the entire project, from design to finishings, requires a bigger involvement than other types of projects, but the effort is always rewarding. With good planning and expert advice, you can set yourself up for a successful renovation!

Here is a table that summarizes the average cost, based on years and thousands of quotes we’ve received for our clients. After all, budgeting is one of the most important steps of such a project!

Costs according to kitchen range:

Greater Montreal
Economic	19 000$ +
Resurfacing	23 000$ +
Standard custom	27 000$ +
Mid-Range	40 000$ +
High-End	50 000$ +
Luxury	60 000$+

 

Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Economic	24 000$ +
Resurfacing	27 000$ +
Standard custom	32 000$ +
Mid-Range	38 000$ +
High-End	58 000$ +
Luxury	72 000$ +

To get up to 3 quotes from kitchen contractors, fill out our short form. If you’d also like some inspiration from real projects done by our contractors, check out our Kitchen section on RenoInspiration.

French Drain

A French drain is almost as helpful as your home’s exterior or roof to help protect against water infiltration. Changing your French drain can also mean changing the waterproofing membrane of your house’s foundation. It is an additional, and significant, protection for your home.

	Montreal	Toronto
Drain + Waterproofing	150$	180$
Window well	600$	720$
Crack repair	960$ ext./480$ int.	1200$ ext./600$ int.
In front of garage drain	1 800$	2 160$
Submersible pump for basement	1 440$ – 1 800$	1 800$ – 2 160$
Water outlet/entrey/sewer	6 000$ – 8 400$	7 000$ – 10 200$

To learn more about the cost associated with changing your French drain, check out our article “How Much Does it Cost to Replace a French Drain?”

Masonry

A well made masonry facade can last up to 100 years. It is therefore important to find the right mason who will be able to construct solid bases and ensure longevity for your building, all while avoiding potential future structural problems.

Below is a list of of the cost of various masonry work you may need done to your home. These prices are based on the average of several companies and thousands of quotes.

Masonry Work	Average Cost  (materials & labour) Toronto
Repointing	$18 to $28 / sq.ft.
Bowing	$40 to $60 / sq.ft.
New brick installation	$40 to $60 / sq.ft.
Ledges	$600 to $750 / each
Lintels	$1,200 to $2,400 / each
Plastered foundation	approx. $9 / sq.ft.

 

Masonry Work	Average Cost  (materials & labour) Montreal
Repointing	$15 to $22 / sq.ft.
Bowing	$30 to $50 / sq.ft.
New brick installation	$30 to $50 / sq.ft.
Ledges	$500 to $600 / each
Lintels	$960 to $1,900 / each
Plastered foundation	approx. $7 / sq.ft.

To get up to 3 quotes from 53-point Verified Contractors, fill out our short form.

Windows & Doors

Updating your windows and doors are not only a great way to freshen up your curb appeal, but a simple way to get a great return on investment. It is even possible to that you’re eligible for tax credits if you choose energy efficient windows, which will also help you save on your energy bill! Ask one of our Advisors how to access these credits today!

Cost of PVC Windows (including installation) for a bungalow (10 windows)

	Montreal	Toronto
Casement	+/- $18,000 to 22,000	+/- $22,000 to $26,000
Sliding	+/- $15,000 to 18,000	+/- $18,000 to $22,000

Cost of of Hybrid Windows (including installation) for a bungalow (10 windows)

	Montreal	Toronto
Casement	+/- $16,000 to 22,000	+/- $20,000 to $27,000
Sliding	+/- $15,000 to 21,000	+/- $18,000 to $25,000

If you’re looking to get up to 3 quotes from contractors specialized in windows and doors at no fee, fill out our short form.

Exterior

The exterior siding of your home is its first line of defense against rain, wind and bad weather of all kinds. However, if you leave the very important job of redoing your siding to a non-verified contractor and they install the materials incorrectly, you will have to not only redo the work, but also potentially decontaminate parts of the frame that could be water-damaged. Choosing the right contractor from the beginning is the best way to avoid unnecessary costs.

Listed below are market prices compiled from various quotes we’ve received for siding projects over the course of the last few years.

Siding Material	Average Cost – Toronto (GTA)	Average Cost – Montreal
Vinyl	$7.00 – $12.00/ sq. ft.	$5.00 – $7.00/ sq. ft.
Aluminum	$9.00 – $12.00/ sq. ft.	$7.00 – $10.00/ sq. ft.
Engineered Wood	$15.00– $17.00/ sq. ft.	$12.00 – $15.00/ sq. ft.
Fiber Cement	$10.00 – $16.50/ sq. ft.	$9.00 – $13.00/ sq. ft.
Acrylic / Stucco	$12.00 – $13.00/ sq. ft.	$10.00 – $11.00/ sq. ft.
Steel	$30/ sq. ft.	$25/ sq. ft.
CanExcel	$10.00 – $13.00/ sq. ft.	$7.00 – $11.00/ sq. ft.
Brick or Stone	$52.00/ sq. ft.	$42.00 / sq. ft.

If you’re looking to get up to 3 quotes from siding and cladding contractors, fill out our short form.

Bathroom

Being one of the most-used rooms in the home, it’s not surprising that many people want to turn their bathroom into a relaxing oasis when the time comes to renovate it. With a large array of materials at every price point available, it’s recommended to plan your budget ahead of time to avoid unpleasant surprises and unnecessary stress.

Below is a list of prices, based on the average cost of bathroom renovations depending on their range:

	Toronto (GTA)	Montreal
Budget	19,000$ +	16,000$ +
Economic	22,000$ +	27,000$ +
Mid-Range Bathroom	38,000$ +	31,000$ +
High-End Bathroom	43,000$ +	36,000$ +
Luxury	55,000$ +	46,000$ +

To get up to 3 quotes from bathroom contractors, fill out our short form. If you’d also like some inspiration from real projects done by our contractors, check out our Bathroom section on RenoInspiration.

Sunroom

With a four-season solarium, there is no better way to enjoy the sun, no matter what weather conditions are going on outside. This is why we have at our disposal contractors specialized in four-season solarium additions. Based on thousands of quotes they have submitted to us over the years, we have compiled the average cost of various types of solariums.

	Montreal	Toronto
Turnkey renovation	$300 to $340/sq.ft	$360 to $390/sq.ft

To get up to 3 quotes from contractors specialized in four-season solariums, fill out our short form.

Basement

As an often-neglected space, many homeowners don’t realize the potential of renovating a basement into an incredible living space. Whether it be a family room, home theatre, man cave, playroom or even an apartment, your basement has so much hidden potential!

Listed below is the average cost of a complete basement renovation.

Basement Elements	Greater Montreal Average Costs (2023)	Greater Toronto  Average Costs (2023)
Turnkey (without bathroom)	$30,000 to $60,000+	$39,000 to $76,000+
Bathroom	$12,000 to $27,000	$15,000 to $34,000
Walls & Joint Sealing	Gypsum: $3/sq.ft. + $1,800 for joints	Gypsum: $4/sq.ft. + $2,500 for joints
Ceiling	$4.00 to $6.00/sq.ft.	$4.50 to $7.50/sq.ft.
Insulation	$2.50 to $3.00/sq.ft.	$3.00 to $4.50/sq.ft.
Flooring	$4.00 to $13/sq.ft	$4.50 to $17/sq.ft.

To get up to 3 quotes from basement contractors, fill out our short form. If you’d also like some inspiration from real projects done by our contractors, check out our basement section on RenoInspiration.

Roof

Do not wait for it to be too late and for your home to be victim of a water infiltration to act — we have roofing experts to refer, at no cost!

Here is a list of the average market cost of the most popular roofing types.

Roof Type	Average Cost –  Montreal	Average Cost -Toronto (GTA)	Lifespan
Asphalt Shingles	$7/sq. ft.	$9/sq. ft.	15 to 25 years
TPO/EPDM	11 – $15/sq. ft.	$13 – $18/sq. ft.	25 to 30 years
Elastomeric Membrane	$19 – $23/sq. ft.	$23 – $30/sq. ft.	20 to 30 years
Bitumen	$11 – $15/sq. ft.	$13 – $18/sq. ft.	15 to 30 years
Metal	$21 – $36/sq. ft.	$25 – $43/sq. ft.	50+ years
Slate	$30 – $42/sq. ft.	$36 – $50/sq. ft.	75 to 150 years

If you’re looking to get up to 3 quotes from roofing contractors, it’s quite easy — fill out our short form.

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