How Much Does a Living Room Renovation Cost in Canada?
A living room renovation can range from cosmetic updates — new floors, paint, lighting — to a full structural overhaul removing walls or adding a gas fireplace. The scope defines the cost.
National Average Range (2026)
$6,000 – $30,000
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Project Timeline
2–6 weeks
Typical living room renovation timeline
Permit Required?
Usually Not
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Cost Breakdown
Approximate budget allocation for a typical living room renovation.
| Cost Category | % of Budget |
|---|---|
| Flooring | 28% |
| Labour | 30% |
| Lighting & Electrical | 15% |
| Wall Work (Drywall, Trim, Paint) | 18% |
| Fireplace (if applicable) | 0% |
| Permits & Contingency | 9% |
What Affects the Cost?
- ✓ Removing a wall — load-bearing walls require a structural engineer ($800–$3,000 for beam + engineering)
- ✓ Flooring choice — LVP vs. hardwood vs. tile vs. carpet
- ✓ Fireplace installation — gas fireplace adds $3,000–$8,000
- ✓ Pot light installation — $100–$200 per light installed
- ✓ Crown moulding and built-ins — premium finishing adds 20–40% to labour
Living Room Renovation Cost by Canadian City
Renovation costs vary significantly by city. Select your market for a detailed guide.
Toronto, ON
$8,000 – $39,000
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Mississauga, ON
$8,000 – $38,000
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Brampton, ON
$7,000 – $37,000
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Vaughan, ON
$8,000 – $38,000
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Markham, ON
$8,000 – $38,000
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Richmond Hill, ON
$7,000 – $37,000
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Oakville, ON
$8,000 – $40,000
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Burlington, ON
$7,000 – $35,000
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Hamilton, ON
$6,000 – $32,000
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Barrie, ON
$6,000 – $32,000
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Guelph, ON
$6,000 – $32,000
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Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
$6,000 – $30,000
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London, ON
$6,000 – $29,000
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Oshawa, ON
$6,000 – $32,000
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Whitby, ON
$7,000 – $33,000
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Ajax, ON
$6,000 – $32,000
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Peterborough, ON
$5,000 – $27,000
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Kingston, ON
$6,000 – $28,000
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Belleville, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Trenton, ON
$5,000 – $25,000
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Picton, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Brantford, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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St. Catharines, ON
$6,000 – $28,000
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Niagara Falls, ON
$5,000 – $27,000
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Windsor, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Greater Sudbury, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Thunder Bay, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Cobourg, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Brockville, ON
$5,000 – $25,000
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Cornwall, ON
$5,000 – $24,000
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Ottawa, ON
$6,000 – $32,000
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Vancouver, BC
$8,000 – $42,000
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Burnaby, BC
$8,000 – $41,000
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Surrey, BC
$8,000 – $39,000
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Kelowna, BC
$7,000 – $36,000
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Abbotsford, BC
$7,000 – $35,000
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Victoria, BC
$8,000 – $39,000
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Calgary, AB
$7,000 – $33,000
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Edmonton, AB
$6,000 – $32,000
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Winnipeg, MB
$5,000 – $27,000
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Montréal, QC
$6,000 – $30,000
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Halifax, NS
$5,000 – $26,000
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Saskatoon, SK
$6,000 – $28,000
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Regina, SK
$5,000 – $27,000
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