Real cost ranges for Toronto, ON, priced in CAD. Every row is what homeowners actually spend across the scope spectrum — the low end is a pull-and-replace on the existing footprint, the high end is a full custom build with premium finishes.
~1 min readUpdated 18 Apr 2026
Cabinets, counters, appliances, and plumbing/electrical updates drive the range. The top of the band reflects full layout changes and premium finishes; the bottom holds for pull-and-replace scopes on the existing footprint.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoTile, fixtures, and waterproofing are the big drivers. Primary and ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers or freestanding tubs sit near the top of the band; hall baths come in closer to the bottom.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoDetached units and garage conversions vary most by square footage, foundation type, and utility runs. Where local law does not recognize ADUs, this row maps to the nearest annex / granny-flat / laneway equivalent.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoWhole-home scope covers all trades plus permitting, structural, MEP, and finishes. Historic properties, listed buildings, and seismic-retrofit markets sit well above the median.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoMaterial choice (asphalt shingle, tile, standing-seam metal, membrane) dominates the range. Pitch, access, and city-specific wind/fire codes add the rest.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoComposite decking, hardwood, pavers, and concrete slab are the main price bands. Elevated decks and outdoor-kitchen integrations push the high end.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoFraming, insulation, egress windows, and waterproofing move together. Adding a bathroom or full kitchen pushes the cost well above the base finish scope.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoGunite, vinyl-liner, and fiberglass each have distinct price bands. Spa integration, water features, and decking lift the top of the range.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoPrep work (siding repair, pressure wash, priming) is the hidden driver. Coastal and high-UV markets use specialty coatings that cost more but last longer.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoHardwood, LVP, tile, and stone span a wide range. Subfloor repair and leveling for old construction add meaningful cost on top of the finish material.
Scope yours with Baily in TorontoAsk Baily about your Toronto renovation and you will not be passed around. Toronto is our first market outside the United States and Australasia because the Greater Toronto Area carries the most valuable residential renovation economy in Canada, the regulatory framework changed materially with the transition from Tarion to the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) in 2021, and the tradesperson-aggregator model that HomeStars runs has never been a good fit for Rosedale heritage easements, Forest Hill ravine-protection projects, Leaside laneway suites, or the Toronto Green Standard Tier 2 mandate that now applies to most additions. Baily does it differently. We introduce one Baily-vetted Toronto builder who holds current HCRA registration for new homes and major renovations where applicable, who has documented heritage-easement work in Rosedale or Forest Hill if your property carries one, who has delivered Toronto Green Standard-compliant scope, and who has the Ontario Building Code 2024 experience to specify the envelope correctly. One pro per homeowner, from first enquiry through occupancy. No quote spray, no twelve strangers, no re-explaining your project to a new builder each month.
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