RenoAtlas.caRenoAtlas Renovation Cost Index
This benchmark summarizes 197 dated observations from 5 retailers or sources. Comparisons cover only a matching material profile and unit; these snapshots are not current prices.
Material-by-material dated observations
| Material | Basis | N | Median | Observed range | Latest date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| click luxury vinyl plank | m² | 22 | 27.77 $ | 16.15–56.83 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| SPF lumber 2x4 × 8 ft | m lin | 7 | 1.61 $ | 1.14–2.70 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| regular drywall 1/2 in, 4 × 12 ft | m² | 6 | 5.56 $ | 4.61–6.03 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| mould-resistant drywall 1/2 in, 4 × 8 ft | m² | 5 | 8.53 $ | 5.33–12.44 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| regular drywall 1/2 in, 4 × 8 ft | m² | 5 | 5.56 $ | 5.11–6.72 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| Type X drywall 5/8 in, 4 × 8 ft | m² | 5 | 10.76 $ | 6.89–11.59 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| R-20 fiberglass insulation, 15 in | m² | 4 | 9.88 $ | 8.09–16.36 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| fire-resistant drywall 1/2 in × 4 × 8 ft | m² | 3 | 8.80 $ | 8.37–8.80 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| regular drywall 1/2 in, 4 × 10 ft | m² | 3 | 4.61 $ | 4.61–5.14 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| 1/2 in exterior gypsum sheathing × 4 × 8 ft | m² | 3 | 17.76 $ | 12.87–18.65 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| R-20 fiberglass insulation, 23 in | m² | 3 | 15.43 $ | 8.61–15.43 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| R-22 fiberglass insulation, 15 in | m² | 3 | 19.52 $ | 11.19–19.52 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| R-24 fiberglass insulation, 14.75 in | m² | 3 | 38.00 $ | 17.27–38.01 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| pressure-treated lumber 2x4 × 12 ft | m lin | 3 | 3.03 $ | 1.92–4.59 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| flat ceiling paint | L | 3 | 11.89 $ | 9.31–12.16 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| interior flat paint | L | 3 | 14.01 $ | 12.69–16.65 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| 1,000 ft² roofing underlayment | m² | 3 | 1.77 $ | 1.13–3.99 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| OSB sheathing 7/16 in, 4 × 8 ft | m² | 3 | 4.37 $ | 4.04–4.74 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| 16 in acoustic mineral wool | m² | 2 | 21.11 $ | 20.16–22.07 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| asphalt shingle bundle | m² | 2 | 13.33 $ | 12.92–13.74 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| blown-in fiberglass insulation | m² | 2 | 30.77 $ | 30.77–30.77 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| 30 kg concrete mix | L yield | 2 | 0.50 $ | 0.50–0.50 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| regular drywall 3/8 in, 4 × 8 ft | m² | 2 | 6.43 $ | 5.92–6.95 $ | 2026-08-01 |
| acoustic drywall 1/2 in × 4 × 8 ft | m² | 2 | 36.66 $ | 36.66–36.66 $ | 2026-08-01 |
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