Independent renovation guide · Ontario and Canada
Renovate your home, with clarity.
Rebates, real costs and material comparisons: everything you need to know before you renovate, explained simply and backed by official sources.
- Official sources cited
- Real Canadian market prices
- Independent guide, nothing to sell
Your rebates at a glance
- Federal and provincial energy efficiency programs
- Heat pumps, windows and insulation
- Utility and municipal programs: Toronto, Ottawa…
- Tax credits still available in 2026
Rebates
Federal, provincial, utility and municipal programs, with amounts and how to apply.
ExploreCosts
Realistic price ranges in Canada and what makes the bill go up or down.
ExploreMaterials
Honest comparisons to choose flooring, countertops, insulation and more.
ExploreMaintenance
Seasonal checklists to protect your home from the Canadian winter.
ExploreFree tools
Calculate before you renovate
Nine renovation cost calculators (currently based on Québec prices) and two Ontario rebate calculators. Free and no sign-up, they complement every renovation guide.
Heat pump cost
Installed price of a ductless or central heat pump, before rebates.
Open the toolAttic insulation cost
Cost by attic area and target R-value.
Open the toolWindow and door replacement
Budget by the number and type of openings.
Open the toolRoof replacement cost
Asphalt shingle or metal re-roofing by roof area.
Open the toolKitchen renovation cost
Budget by kitchen size and cabinet and countertop range.
Open the toolBathroom renovation cost
Partial or full renovation: the typical price range.
Open the toolBasement renovation cost
Finishing cost by area and level of finish.
Open the toolFlooring cost
Supplied and installed flooring, priced by material.
Open the toolInterior painting cost
Painting price per room or for the whole home.
Open the toolOntario rebate calculators
Latest
Latest guides
Clear answers, kept up to date and checked.
Rebate watch
Never miss a rebate again
Programs change often. We follow announcements from governments, utilities and cities to help you act at the right time.
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Rebates
Costs
Radon mitigation system cost in Canada (2026): price by method, running costs and help in Ontario
Mini split heat pump cost in Canada (2026): single-zone, multi-zone and net price after rebates
Hot water tank rental vs buying in Ontario (2026): monthly rates, buyouts and a 15-year cost example
Furnace replacement cost in Ontario (2026): installed prices, extras and HST
Our method
Guides you can trust
Renovating is expensive. Our content is checked, dated and sourced so you can decide with the right numbers.
Read our editorial policy01
Official sources
Every amount and condition links to the website of the Government of Canada, your province, your utility or your city.
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Real prices
Our ranges are based on prices observed in Canada, not on American averages.
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Neutral and independent
We are neither a contractor nor a quote platform. We help you decide, with clarity.
Planning a renovation?
Start with the rebates you qualify for, then estimate your budget with our cost guides.