Renovation Costs in Ottawa: 2026 Ranges
These ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures we keep dated and update whenever prices change. They are a starting point, not a quote: every project gets a fixed, line-item price after a site visit.
Kitchen Renovations cost ranges
Typical Ottawa range, verified September 2026, before HST.
| Tier | Range | Typically includes |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh | $25,000 to $45,000 | New counters, backsplash, paint, hardware, and lighting with cabinets kept or refaced. |
| Full renovation | $45,000 to $85,000 | New cabinetry, counters, flooring, plumbing and electrical finishes in the existing layout. |
| Custom or layout change | $85,000 to $140,000 | Moved walls or plumbing, custom cabinetry, island, and structural work with permits. |
Ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures in Canadian dollars (CAD) before HST. Per-square-foot ranges are installed cost per square foot. Every project is quoted individually.
What drives the cost
- Cabinetry, 20 to 40% of budget
- Layout changes and plumbing moves
- Countertop material
- Appliances, if included
Bathroom Renovations cost ranges
Typical Ottawa range, verified September 2026, before HST.
| Tier | Range | Typically includes |
|---|---|---|
| Powder room | $7,500 to $15,000 | Vanity, toilet, tile, lighting, and paint in a half bath. |
| Full bathroom | $20,000 to $40,000 | Tub or shower, tile, vanity, fixtures, ventilation, and finishes in the existing footprint. |
| Ensuite or custom | $40,000 to $70,000 | Walk-in shower, freestanding tub, heated floor, custom vanity, or a moved layout. |
Ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures in Canadian dollars (CAD) before HST. Per-square-foot ranges are installed cost per square foot. Every project is quoted individually.
What drives the cost
- Tile area and material
- Moving plumbing
- Shower glass and custom niches
- Heated floors and ventilation upgrades
Basement Finishing cost ranges
Typical Ottawa range, verified September 2026, before HST.
| Tier | Range | Typically includes |
|---|---|---|
| Open finish | $35,000 to $65,000 | Framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, lighting, and paint for a rec room without a bathroom. |
| Finished with bathroom | $55,000 to $90,000 | Everything in an open finish plus a three-piece bathroom and a bedroom or office. |
| Legal secondary suite | $85,000 to $140,000 | Separate entrance, kitchen, bathroom, egress, fire separation, and the permit process. |
Ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures in Canadian dollars (CAD) before HST. Per-square-foot ranges are installed cost per square foot. Every project is quoted individually.
What drives the cost
- Bathroom and kitchen plumbing
- Egress windows and separate entrance
- Ceiling height and mechanical relocation
- Fire separation for a suite
Additions and Whole-Home cost ranges
Typical Ottawa range, verified September 2026, before HST.
| Tier | Range | Typically includes |
|---|---|---|
| Main-floor addition | $300 to $450 per sq ft | Foundation, framing, roof tie-in, envelope, and finished interior for a bump-out or new room. |
| Second-storey addition | $325 to $500 per sq ft | Structural upgrades, new floor system, stairs, roof, and finished rooms above an existing footprint. |
Ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures in Canadian dollars (CAD) before HST. Per-square-foot ranges are installed cost per square foot. Every project is quoted individually.
What drives the cost
- Foundation type and soil conditions
- Structural engineering and roof tie-in
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing extensions
- Finish level
Interlock and Pavers cost ranges
Typical Ottawa range, verified September 2026, before HST.
| Tier | Range | Typically includes |
|---|---|---|
| Patio or walkway | $20 to $40 per sq ft | Excavation, compacted granular base, bedding, standard pavers, edge restraint, and polymeric sand. |
| Driveway | $25 to $45 per sq ft | Deeper base for vehicle loads, heavier pavers, and drainage grading. |
| Steps and retaining walls | $50 to $100 per sq ft | Wall block, caps, steps, and the extra base and drainage they require, priced per square foot of wall face. |
Ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures in Canadian dollars (CAD) before HST. Per-square-foot ranges are installed cost per square foot. Every project is quoted individually.
What drives the cost
- Base depth for frost and vehicle loads
- Paver style and thickness
- Excavation access and disposal
- Steps, walls, and lighting
Flooring cost ranges
Typical Ottawa range, verified September 2026, before HST.
| Tier | Range | Typically includes |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate or vinyl plank | $5 to $9 per sq ft | Material, underlay, installation, and transitions. |
| Engineered hardwood | $8 to $14 per sq ft | Material, underlay or glue, installation, and trim. |
| Solid hardwood | $10 to $18 per sq ft | Material, installation, sanding and finishing where site-finished, and trim. |
Ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures in Canadian dollars (CAD) before HST. Per-square-foot ranges are installed cost per square foot. Every project is quoted individually.
What drives the cost
- Material grade and width
- Subfloor repairs and levelling
- Stairs and transitions
- Removal and disposal of old flooring
Decks cost ranges
Typical Ottawa range, verified September 2026, before HST.
| Tier | Range | Typically includes |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated wood | $40 to $65 per sq ft | Footings below frost depth, framing, decking, railing, and stairs. |
| Composite or PVC | $65 to $110 per sq ft | Same structure with composite or PVC decking and aluminum or composite railing. |
| Covered or multi-level | $100 to $200 per sq ft | Roof structure or multiple levels, privacy screens, and built-in features. |
Ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures in Canadian dollars (CAD) before HST. Per-square-foot ranges are installed cost per square foot. Every project is quoted individually.
What drives the cost
- Decking and railing material
- Height above grade and footing count
- Stairs, levels, and roof structure
- Permit drawings
Painting cost ranges
Typical Ottawa range, verified September 2026, before HST.
| Tier | Range | Typically includes |
|---|---|---|
| Single room | $500 to $1,000 | Walls and ceiling of one room, two coats, minor patching, and trim touch-up. |
| Main-floor interior | $2,500 to $6,000 | Walls, ceilings, and trim across the main living areas with full prep. |
| Whole-home interior | $5,000 to $12,000 | Every room, ceilings, trim, and doors with full prep and priming where needed. |
| Exterior | $4,000 to $12,000 | Siding, trim, soffits, and doors with washing, scraping, priming, and two coats. |
Ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures in Canadian dollars (CAD) before HST. Per-square-foot ranges are installed cost per square foot. Every project is quoted individually.
What drives the cost
- Wall and ceiling area
- Prep and repair work
- Trim, doors, and ceilings
- Exterior height and surface condition
What affects your quote
- The condition of what is already there, and what has to be removed or repaired first.
- Material and finish level, which sets the widest part of every range.
- Structural, plumbing, and electrical changes, and whether a permit is required.
- Access, site protection, and how much of the home stays in use during the work.
Ranges are typical Ottawa-area figures in Canadian dollars (CAD) before HST. Per-square-foot ranges are installed cost per square foot. Every project is quoted individually.
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