Ontario · Q3 2026
Renovation costs in Ottawa, ON
Typical planning budgets for 12 project types, modelled at a 1.00× cost multiplier for this area, our national baseline. Every figure is a mid-range finish on a detached home built 1960-1989.
Typical cost by project
| Project | Typical all-in | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen renovation | $48,650 | Kitchen costs |
| Bathroom renovation | $31,250 | Bathroom costs |
| Interior painting | $4,400 | Painting costs |
| Basement finishing | $58,900 | Basement costs |
| Deck construction | $12,350 | Deck costs |
| Flooring replacement | $14,300 | Flooring costs |
| Furnace replacement | $5,300 | Furnace costs |
| Central air conditioning | $5,550 | Central AC costs |
| Water heater replacement | $2,300 | Water heater costs |
| Windows and doors | $13,850 | Windows and doors costs |
| Roof replacement | $14,500 | Roof costs |
| Whole-home refresh | $47,700 | Whole home costs |
Municipalities in this region
Modelled as one labour market, so all of these share the same multiplier.
- Ottawa
- Kanata
- Orléans
- Nepean
Price your own project
These are defaults. The calculator lets you set your own area, home age, scope, finish level, DIY share, and contingency, then check a real quote against the result.
Planning estimate only. Not a contractor quote, permit approval, or financial advice. Modelled for Ottawa, ON from Q3 2026 data, last reviewed August 28, 2026. How these numbers are built.