New Brunswick · Q3 2026
Flooring renovation cost in All of New Brunswick
Removal, subfloor prep, material, and trim. The figures below are modelled for New Brunswick using our 0.89× regional cost multiplier, on a detached home built 1960-1989 at a mid-range finish.
Typical planning budget
$10,450 to $17,000
Typical $12,600 · includes 12% contingency
Before contingency
Why All of New Brunswick differs
All of New Brunswick prices about 11% below Ottawa, which is the baseline our regional model is anchored to.
- Regional multiplier
- 0.89×
- Versus Ottawa
- -11%
- Province
- New Brunswick
- Sales tax on services
- HST (15%)
Regional multipliers are anchored to Ottawa at 1.00 and scaled using Statistics Canada's Residential Renovation Price Index and Building Construction Price Index movements by census metropolitan area, then cross-checked against published contractor rate ranges. They are planning-level adjustments, not surveyed local quotes.
Areas this covers
New Brunswick is modelled as a single labour market, so these municipalities share the same cost multiplier:
- Moncton
- Saint John
- Fredericton
- Dieppe
Somewhere else in New Brunswick? Compare every New Brunswick region.
Cost by finish level in All of New Brunswick
Finish level moves the number more than almost anything else you control. All three rows use the same All of New Brunswick multiplier and the same scope.
| Finish | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetStock materials, simple details, value fixtures | $7,600 | $9,150 | $12,300 |
| Mid-rangeCommon homeowner choice: durable materials, better fixtures | $10,450 | $12,600 | $17,000 |
| PremiumHigh-end materials, custom detailing, designer fixtures | $15,300 | $18,400 | $24,800 |
Cost by size in All of New Brunswick
Typical all-in planning budgets at three representative sizes, mid-range finish.
| Size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft | $3,350 | $4,100 | $5,450 |
| 800 sq ft | $10,450 | $12,600 | $17,000 |
| 1,600 sq ft | $20,050 | $24,100 | $32,250 |
Where the money goes
The $12,600 typical figure for All of New Brunswick, broken into the lines a contractor quote should also separate.
| Category | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,150 | $5,000 | $6,750 |
| Labour | $4,450 | $5,350 | $7,200 |
| Demolition and disposal | $750 | $900 | $1,250 |
| Permit and design allowance | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Subtotal | $9,350 | $11,250 | $15,200 |
| Contingency (12%) | $1,100 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| Total planning budget | $10,450 | $12,600 | $17,000 |
Permits in New Brunswick
Building permits are issued by your municipality or regional service commission.
At this scope our model does not flag a permit trigger, but that is not a ruling. Only your municipality can confirm what applies to your property.
Hiring in New Brunswick
New Brunswick does not license renovation contractors. Verify business registration, WorkSafeNB coverage, and liability insurance yourself.
Trades that must be certified
- Electrical and plumbing: Electrical and plumbing work requires a certified journeyperson and a permit.
Costs people forget on this project
Included as allowances above. Check any quote covers them too.
- Levelling compound on uneven subfloors
- Underlayment and vapour barrier
- Baseboard, quarter round, and transition strips
- Door undercutting and threshold work
- Disposal bins
- Furniture moving and appliance disconnects
Typical schedule: 2 days to 2 weeks depending on area.
Questions homeowners ask
- How much extra flooring should I order?
- Most installers add 7 to 10 percent for cuts and waste, and more for diagonal or herringbone layouts. Keep a box aside for future repairs.
- Do I need to remove baseboards?
- Not always. Floating floors can be installed with quarter round instead, but replacing baseboards usually produces a cleaner result.