🍁 Built for Canadian Homeowners

Free Renovation
Budget Planner

Get a detailed, itemized renovation budget in 3 minutes — with real Canadian pricing, a timeline, and export to Google Sheets.

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✅ 13 renovation types 📍 City-specific pricing 📊 Export to Google Sheets 🔓 No sign-up required

Your budget in 3 steps

No spreadsheets. No guesswork. Just answers.

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Tell us about your project

Choose your renovation type, property size, and finish level. Takes about 60 seconds.

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Get your itemized estimate

We generate a full line-item budget — labour, materials, permits, contingency — priced for your city.

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Export, share, or act

Download to Excel, send to Google Sheets, or connect with a verified contractor to get a real quote.

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Pick your renovation type

Every type has its own pricing model and checklist.

What does a renovation actually cost in Canada?

Prices vary by city and finish level. Here are the ranges our budget planner uses.

Renovation type Entry-level Mid-range Premium Top markets*
Kitchen$15K – $30K$35K – $65K$70K – $120K++20–35%
Bathroom$8K – $15K$18K – $32K$35K – $55K++20–30%
Basement (finish)$20K – $35K$40K – $65K$70K – $100K++15–25%
Home Addition$80K – $120K$130K – $200K$210K – $350K++25–40%
Roof replacement$8K – $14K$15K – $22K$24K – $40K++10–20%
Deck / Patio$10K – $20K$22K – $40K$42K – $75K++15–25%
Living room reno$5K – $12K$14K – $28K$30K – $55K++15–25%

* Top markets = Toronto, Vancouver. All prices in CAD. Includes 15% contingency. Full breakdown by city →

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Everything your renovation needs

Built specifically for Canadian projects.

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City-specific pricing

Labour and material costs adjusted for Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal, and 15+ other Canadian cities.

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Full line-item breakdown

Every category — demo, framing, plumbing, electrical, finishes, permits — with low and high cost ranges.

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Project timeline

Get a week-by-week construction schedule for your renovation type — useful for planning contractor availability.

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Export to Google Sheets or Excel

One click to export your full budget. Share with contractors, your partner, or your lender.

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Financing calculator built in

See monthly payments for renovation loans and HELOCs based on Canadian rates — before you break ground.

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Canadian grants & rebates

Automatically surfaces relevant provincial and federal renovation incentives based on your project type and location.

What Canadians are saying

★★★★★

"Used this before meeting with contractors — saved me from being completely clueless. The Toronto pricing was spot-on."

Sarah M.
Toronto, ON · Kitchen renovation
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"The Google Sheets export was a game-changer. Sent it to three contractors and they all said it was the clearest brief they'd received."

David K.
Calgary, AB · Basement finishing
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"Finally a tool that understands Canadian prices. American sites were giving me estimates 40% below what contractors were actually quoting."

Priya L.
Vancouver, BC · Bathroom reno

📖 From the blog

How to Build a Renovation Budget in Canada

Learn the 5 budget categories every Canadian reno needs, the 15% contingency rule, and the most common mistakes homeowners make.

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Budget planner FAQ

Is the renovation budget planner really free?
Yes — 100% free, no account required. Build a full itemized budget and export it to Google Sheets or Excel without signing up. An account lets you save multiple projects and track progress over time.
How accurate are the cost estimates?
Estimates are based on real Canadian contractor pricing and are updated for 2025–2026. They reflect current labour and material costs in major Canadian markets. Actual quotes may vary ±20% depending on your specific home, contractor, and timing — which is why we always include a 15% contingency buffer.
Does it work for all provinces?
Yes. The planner covers all provinces with city-specific pricing for Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Halifax, and more. Labour cost multipliers are applied based on your location.
Can I use this to apply for a renovation loan?
Absolutely. The exported budget report is formatted to be lender-friendly — it shows total project cost, a category breakdown, and timeline. Many homeowners use it when applying for a HELOC or renovation loan. Use our Reno Financing Calculator to estimate your monthly payments.
What if my renovation type isn't listed?
The planner covers 13 renovation types. If yours isn't listed, start with the closest match and adjust the line items manually. You can add, remove, or rename budget lines after generating your estimate.

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