Basement Finishing Costs Across Canada
Typical project range
$19,410 – $35,530
Based on 786 data points across 4 provinces
Detailed Cost Breakdown
Specific costs by job type, extracted from industry sources across Canada.
Total Project Costs
| Job Type | Low | High | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawl Space To Basement Conversion | $100,000 | $225,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Luxury Home Theatre | $57,500 | $125,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Floor Lowering Underpinning | $45,000 | $95,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| 700sqft Basement Finish Premium | $70,000 | $90,000 | 2 |
| Full Basement Renovation | $32,500 | $86,250 | 4(2 prov) |
| High End Basement Finish | $56,250 | $81,375 | 16(3 prov) |
| High End Basement Finish 1000sqft | $65,000 | $80,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| High End Basement Renovation | $58,333 | $80,000 | 3(2 prov) |
| Full Gut Renovation | $33,500 | $77,500 | 2 |
| Basement Underpinning | $32,273 | $75,000 | 22(4 prov) |
| Full Basement Development | $30,667 | $72,000 | 3 |
| Underpinning Ceiling Height | $31,667 | $70,000 | 3(2 prov) |
| Basic Basement Development | $22,500 | $69,000 | 2 |
| Ceiling Underpinning | $47,500 | $67,500 | 2 |
| Full Basement Finish 1000sqft | $38,333 | $65,000 | 3(3 prov) |
| Underpinning | $25,000 | $65,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| 1000sqft Mid Range Finish | $50,000 | $62,500 | 2 |
| Basement Finishing Complete | $31,667 | $61,667 | 3(2 prov) |
| Mid Range Basement Renovation | $43,400 | $60,600 | 5(2 prov) |
| Mid Range Basement Finish 1000sqft | $45,000 | $60,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Mid Range Basement Finish | $40,538 | $58,077 | 13(2 prov) |
| Basement Finishing | $24,000 | $58,000 | 5(3 prov) |
| Full Basement Finishing | $30,000 | $57,500 | 4(2 prov) |
| Basement Finish Complete | $25,000 | $56,667 | 3(2 prov) |
| 700sqft Basement Finish Basic | $45,000 | $55,000 | 2 |
| Mid Range Basement Finish With Bathroom | $38,333 | $55,000 | 3(2 prov) |
| Mid Range Home Theatre | $28,750 | $55,000 | 4(3 prov) |
| Underpinning Bench Footing | $25,000 | $52,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Finish Mid Range | $25,000 | $52,500 | 2 |
| Residential Elevator Install | $30,000 | $50,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Bench Footing | $20,000 | $45,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Bedroom Addition | $18,333 | $41,667 | 3(3 prov) |
| Basic Basement Finish | $24,769 | $40,346 | 26(3 prov) |
| Basic Basement Finish 1000sqft | $30,000 | $40,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Standard Basement Finishing | $22,500 | $40,000 | 2 |
| Home Theatre Install | $20,000 | $40,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basic 800sqft Finish | $22,500 | $38,750 | 4 |
| Custom Millwork Built Ins | $14,333 | $38,333 | 3(2 prov) |
| Basic Basement Finishing | $21,143 | $35,714 | 7(2 prov) |
| Basic Finished Basement | $20,000 | $35,000 | 2 |
| Mould Remediation Extensive | $15,000 | $32,500 | 2 |
| Basic Home Theatre | $15,000 | $28,750 | 4(3 prov) |
| Exterior Foundation Waterproofing | $12,000 | $28,750 | 4(3 prov) |
| Basement Bathroom Addition | $15,000 | $28,333 | 3(2 prov) |
| Kitchenette Install | $11,000 | $27,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Exterior Waterproofing System | $12,167 | $26,000 | 6(3 prov) |
| Stair Relocation | $11,500 | $25,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Bedroom Conversion | $15,000 | $24,250 | 4(4 prov) |
| Exterior Waterproofing Membrane | $10,333 | $23,333 | 3(2 prov) |
| Exterior Waterproofing Excavation | $11,200 | $22,000 | 5(3 prov) |
| Exterior Waterproofing | $9,480 | $21,400 | 25(4 prov) |
| Exterior Waterproofing Membrane Drainage | $14,000 | $20,333 | 3 |
| Home Theatre Buildout | $8,400 | $20,250 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Wet Bar Kitchenette | $8,000 | $20,000 | 2 |
| Mould Remediation | $5,200 | $20,000 | 5(2 prov) |
| Exterior Waterproofing Full Perimeter | $8,500 | $18,500 | 4(2 prov) |
| Walkout Excavation Grading | $6,667 | $17,667 | 3(2 prov) |
| Separate Basement Entrance | $5,500 | $16,500 | 2 |
| Basement Framing Insulation | $4,500 | $16,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Waterproofing | $5,250 | $15,409 | 22(4 prov) |
| Framing Drywall | $8,667 | $15,000 | 3 |
| Wet Bar Install | $5,000 | $15,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Cold Room Conversion | $5,000 | $15,000 | 2 |
| Interior French Drain Sump System | $5,000 | $15,000 | 2 |
| Wet Bar Kitchenette | $4,000 | $15,000 | 2 |
| Asbestos Abatement | $3,000 | $15,000 | 3(3 prov) |
| Framing Insulation | $4,333 | $14,000 | 3(2 prov) |
| Basement Bar Basic | $8,000 | $13,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Wine Cellar Basic | $7,500 | $12,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Wet Bar Installation | $4,400 | $12,400 | 5 |
| Basement Electrical Roughin Trim | $5,333 | $12,000 | 3 |
| Interior Waterproofing Drainage | $5,000 | $12,000 | 2 |
| Home Theatre Room Buildout | $4,000 | $12,000 | 2 |
| Basement Waterproofing Drainage | $5,800 | $11,800 | 5(3 prov) |
| Interior Waterproofing System | $5,125 | $11,688 | 16(4 prov) |
| Interior Waterproofing Sump System | $5,500 | $11,500 | 4(3 prov) |
| Asbestos Vermiculite Removal | $4,000 | $11,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Acoustic Treatment | $3,500 | $11,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Interior Perimeter Drainage | $4,667 | $11,333 | 3(2 prov) |
| Interior Waterproofing | $4,250 | $11,107 | 28(4 prov) |
| Interior Drainage Sump Pump | $4,647 | $11,000 | 17(2 prov) |
| Prefab Sauna Install | $5,000 | $10,750 | 4(2 prov) |
| Interior Drainage System | $4,188 | $10,625 | 8(4 prov) |
| Interior Waterproofing Sump Pump | $4,167 | $10,333 | 6(2 prov) |
| Basement Framing | $5,250 | $10,000 | 4(3 prov) |
| Interior Drainage Sump System | $4,000 | $10,000 | 2 |
| Basement Drainage Sump Pump | $3,500 | $10,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Waterproofing Sump Pump | $3,500 | $10,000 | 2 |
| Basement Wet Bar | $3,000 | $9,000 | 2 |
| Foundation Waterproofing | $4,250 | $8,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Basement Insulation Install | $3,750 | $8,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Walkout Waterproofing | $3,500 | $8,500 | 2 |
| Moisture Remediation | $2,500 | $8,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Gas Fireplace Install | $3,700 | $8,200 | 5(2 prov) |
| Waterproofing Sump Pump | $3,000 | $8,000 | 2 |
| Interior Perimeter Drainage System | $3,000 | $8,000 | 4 |
| Iron Ochre Treatment | $3,000 | $8,000 | 2 |
| Beam Installation | $3,000 | $8,000 | 2 |
| Weeping Tile Replacement | $3,250 | $7,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Theatre Soundproofing | $3,000 | $7,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Egress Window Installation | $3,000 | $6,786 | 7(3 prov) |
| Structural Engineer Design | $3,250 | $6,500 | 4(2 prov) |
| Drop Ceiling Install | $3,067 | $6,467 | 3(2 prov) |
| Basement Moisture Remediation | $2,500 | $6,333 | 3(3 prov) |
| Egress Window Install | $2,795 | $6,295 | 22(4 prov) |
| Underpinning Structural Engineering | $3,000 | $6,000 | 2 |
| Egress Window Complete Install | $2,500 | $6,000 | 2 |
| Wet Bar Cabinetry | $1,733 | $6,000 | 3(2 prov) |
| Structural Engineering Basement | $2,500 | $5,333 | 3(2 prov) |
| Structural Engineering Design | $2,167 | $5,333 | 3(2 prov) |
| Underpinning Engineer Assessment | $1,750 | $5,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Drywall Ceiling Install | $2,300 | $4,867 | 3(2 prov) |
| Structural Engineering Assessment | $2,167 | $4,667 | 3(3 prov) |
| Asbestos Pipe Insulation Removal | $1,500 | $4,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Radon Mitigation System | $2,188 | $4,438 | 8(3 prov) |
| Radon Depressurization System | $2,167 | $4,333 | 3 |
| Radon Mitigation | $2,143 | $4,286 | 7(2 prov) |
| Radon Mitigation Subslab Depressurization | $2,250 | $4,250 | 2 |
| Radon Mitigation Subslab | $2,125 | $4,250 | 4(2 prov) |
| Sump Pump System Install | $1,350 | $4,250 | 2 |
| Geotechnical Assessment | $1,750 | $4,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Floating Wall Framing | $2,100 | $3,250 | 2 |
| Egress Window Foundation Cutting | $1,400 | $3,000 | 3(2 prov) |
| Structural Engineer Assessment | $1,229 | $2,883 | 24(4 prov) |
| Foundation Wall Cutting | $1,500 | $2,750 | 2(2 prov) |
| Drainage Board Install | $1,500 | $2,750 | 2 |
| Electric Fireplace Install | $1,000 | $2,750 | 2 |
| Sump Pump Installation | $1,000 | $2,575 | 12(4 prov) |
| Sump Pump Install | $885 | $2,390 | 20(4 prov) |
| Egress Window Structural Engineering | $1,000 | $2,250 | 2 |
| Sump Pump Replacement | $800 | $2,250 | 2(2 prov) |
| Primary Sump Pump Install | $650 | $1,800 | 2(2 prov) |
| Egress Window Engineer Assessment | $650 | $1,750 | 2 |
| Sump Pump Battery Backup | $568 | $1,592 | 25(4 prov) |
| Backup Sump Pump | $500 | $1,500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Battery Backup Sump Pump | $477 | $1,315 | 13(3 prov) |
| Sump Pump Backup System | $500 | $1,250 | 2(2 prov) |
| Sump Pit Excavation | $450 | $1,200 | 2(2 prov) |
| Moisture Assessment | $400 | $1,167 | 3(2 prov) |
| Egress Window Interior Finishing | $450 | $1,000 | 2(2 prov) |
| Design Consultation | $325 | $750 | 2(2 prov) |
| Asbestos Testing Assessment | $250 | $550 | 2 |
| Waterproofing Assessment | $200 | $550 | 2(2 prov) |
| Weeping Tile Camera Inspection | $200 | $500 | 2 |
| Asbestos Testing | $200 | $500 | 2(2 prov) |
| Sump Pump Battery Replacement | $150 | $325 | 4(2 prov) |
Per-Unit Costs
| Job Type | Low | High | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Waterproofing Membrane | $130/lin ft | $280/lin ft | 5(3 prov) |
| Exterior Waterproofing | $133/lin ft | $267/lin ft | 6(3 prov) |
| Exterior Foundation Waterproofing | $127/lin ft | $250/lin ft | 3(2 prov) |
| Weeping Tile Replacement Exterior | $90/lin ft | $180/lin ft | 2(2 prov) |
| Exterior Weeping Tile Replacement | $88/lin ft | $176/lin ft | 5(3 prov) |
| Interior Waterproofing | $78/lin ft | $140/lin ft | 5(3 prov) |
| Interior Drainage System | $67/lin ft | $127/lin ft | 3(2 prov) |
| Weeping Tile Replacement | $63/lin ft | $127/lin ft | 3(2 prov) |
| Interior Perimeter Drainage | $64/lin ft | $124/lin ft | 5(2 prov) |
| Interior Waterproofing System | $60/lin ft | $120/lin ft | 2 |
| Weeping Tile Replacement Interior | $55/lin ft | $110/lin ft | 2(2 prov) |
| Interior Weeping Tile Install | $53/lin ft | $107/lin ft | 3(3 prov) |
| Basement Underpinning | $75/sq ft | $153/sq ft | 4 |
| High End Basement Finishing | $60/sq ft | $105/sq ft | 3(3 prov) |
| High End Basement Renovation | $69/sq ft | $95/sq ft | 6(2 prov) |
| High End Basement Finish | $63/sq ft | $84/sq ft | 14(4 prov) |
| Basement Finishing Complete | $44/sq ft | $81/sq ft | 4(2 prov) |
| Basement Finishing | $41/sq ft | $81/sq ft | 4 |
| Basement Finish Per Sqft | $43/sq ft | $75/sq ft | 2 |
| Basement Finishing Per Sqft | $38/sq ft | $75/sq ft | 4(2 prov) |
| Basement Finishing Basic | $40/sq ft | $69/sq ft | 4(3 prov) |
| Mid Range Basement Renovation | $49/sq ft | $67/sq ft | 6(2 prov) |
| Basement Finishing Standard | $33/sq ft | $67/sq ft | 3 |
| Basement Finish Standard | $35/sq ft | $65/sq ft | 2 |
| Mid Range Basement Finishing | $45/sq ft | $63/sq ft | 2(2 prov) |
| Basic Basement Finishing | $35/sq ft | $63/sq ft | 4(3 prov) |
| Mid Range Basement Finish | $44/sq ft | $62/sq ft | 18(4 prov) |
| Basic Basement Finish | $33/sq ft | $48/sq ft | 23(4 prov) |
| Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating | $12/sq ft | $23/sq ft | 2(2 prov) |
| Egress Window Well Installation | $3000/unit | $8000/unit | 2(2 prov) |
| Egress Window Installation | $2889/unit | $7333/unit | 9(3 prov) |
| Egress Window Well Install | $2700/unit | $7100/unit | 5(3 prov) |
| Egress Window Complete Install | $2750/unit | $7000/unit | 2(2 prov) |
| Egress Window Install | $2742/unit | $6242/unit | 31(4 prov) |
| Foundation Wall Cutting | $800/unit | $1750/unit | 2 |
| Crack Injection | $283/unit | $767/unit | 3(3 prov) |
| Foundation Crack Injection | $250/unit | $700/unit | 3(2 prov) |
| Egress Window Well Cover | $150/unit | $400/unit | 3 |
| Window Well Cover | $100/unit | $300/unit | 2 |
| Recessed Led Pot Light Install | $78/unit | $150/unit | 2 |
| Ceiling Access Panel | $40/unit | $115/unit | 2(2 prov) |
By Province
British Columbia$17,334 – $30,201
Ontario$15,722 – $30,893
Alberta$11,195 – $23,354
New Brunswick$10,911 – $21,235
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