Start with a range, then price the actual property.
Renovation pricing varies because the visible finish is only one part of the work. Access, demolition, existing conditions, drawings, approvals, trade coordination, and material choices can change the final number substantially.
The ranges below summarize August 2026 third-party GTA market information. They are early planning figures—not JT Interior Construction quotes, fixed prices, or promises. HST may be additional.
| Project type | Planning range | What changes the range |
|---|---|---|
| Full condo or apartment renovation | $18,000–$160,000+ | Unit size, number of rooms, building rules, access, demolition, and finish level. |
| Kitchen renovation | $25,000–$100,000+ | Layout changes, cabinetry, counters, appliances, plumbing, electrical, and custom details. |
| Standard bathroom renovation | $15,000–$55,000+ | Waterproofing, tile, fixtures, ventilation, plumbing changes, and concealed damage. |
| Basement renovation | $30,000–$100,000+ | Moisture, ceiling height, insulation, egress, washrooms, and intended use. |
| Legal basement suite | $80,000–$140,000+ | Code, fire separation, egress, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, permits, and approvals. |
| Flooring installed | $5–$18/sq. ft. | Material, subfloor preparation, removal, transitions, stairs, and furniture handling. |
| Drywall work | $2.50–$4.50/sq. ft. | Access, ceiling height, removal, finish level, repairs, and insulation. |
| Interior painting | $3.50–$8/sq. ft. | Preparation, repairs, colours, trim, doors, height, occupancy, and protection. |
Seven major cost drivers
- Existing conditions: water damage, uneven substrates, old wiring, poor ventilation, or hazardous materials can require specialist assessment and additional work.
- Layout changes: moving plumbing, walls, electrical, or mechanical services is different from replacing finishes in place.
- Building access: elevators, loading windows, parking, security, resident notices, and limited work hours affect labour and scheduling.
- Material level: stock cabinetry and standard tile price differently from custom millwork, premium fixtures, or special-order finishes.
- Permits and drawings: some work requires municipal review, engineering, condominium approval, or specialist documentation.
- Occupancy: protecting furniture, maintaining safe access, daily clean-up, and sequencing around residents requires additional coordination.
- Schedule: compressed delivery, material lead times, inspection dates, and work by other trades can affect the plan.
How to compare renovation quotes
Ask each contractor to identify the rooms and work included, exclusions, allowances, material responsibilities, expected schedule, payment structure, change-order process, permits, disposal, protection, and closeout. Confirm current insurance, WSIB requirements, and business information where applicable.
A detailed quote should make it easier to see why numbers differ. If one quote is much lower, check whether major work has been omitted or listed as an allowance.
The next step
Share the property type, location, rooms, photos, desired timing, and known building rules. JT can then determine whether a call, additional documents, or a walkthrough is the right next step.
Sources and limits
Ranges were compiled from third-party GTA/Ontario renovation market references already cited in the JT pricing FAQ. They are general consumer planning information and may change. JT does not adopt third-party prices as its own quotation.