Basement

What does an Ottawa basement renovation cost?

When you’re renovating, clear communication between you and your contractor is essential. We believe this starts before we ever meet, including sharing the pictures on this website and real cost estimates from real renovations. Below are actual estimates created for clients.

Ottawa basement renovation estimate #1

Demolishing and renovating a 600 sq ft L-shaped area in the basement, including:

• Demolition of previously finished area.
• Laying new Dricore subfloor.
• Framing new walls, two doorways, new closets and bulkheads.
• Drywall walls and ceiling.
• Recessed lights.
• Laminate flooring throughout, including the stairs.
• Installing baseboard, and door and window casing.
• Paint walls, ceiling, baseboard and casting.
• No plumbing.

Time needed: 17 working days for a two-person team.

Materials: $5,489
Labour: $14,688
Tax: $2,623
Total = $22,800

Ottawa basement renovation estimate #2

Size of renovation space: 600 square feet. Renovation included:

• Framing walls, storage and a bathroom
• Drywalling walls and ceiling
• New electrical, including recessed lights
• Plumbing for full bathroom
• Laminate flooring

Time needed: 20 working days
Materials: $12,660
Labour: $18,720
Tax: $4,080
Total: $35,460

Ottawa basement renovation estimate #3

Demolishing and renovating a 1,375 sq ft area basement, including:

• Minor demolition of previously finished area.
• Laying new Dricore subfloor.
• Framing exterior walls, and adding insulation and vapour barrier.
• Installing two new basement windows and wells.
• Installing engineered hardwood.
• Installing stone surround around fireplace (fireplace installed by a fireplace fitter).
• New electrical, including recessed lighting (by licenced electrician).
• Installing baseboard, and door and window casing.
• Paint walls, ceiling, baseboard and casting.
• No plumbing.

Time needed: 24 working days for a two-person team.
Materials: $19,141
Labour: $19,776
Tax: $5,059
Total = $43,976