Basement Finishing Cost in Barrie (2026)
Average cost in Barrie
$21,000 — $125,000
$45 — $110 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled trades and general labor
45%
Drywall, flooring, framing, and finishes
35%
Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC upgrades
12%
City fees and architectural drawings
3%
Buffer for unexpected site conditions
5%
HST at 13%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically Includes
- Framing & drywall
- Basic flooring (LVP or carpet)
- Electrical (outlets & lighting)
- Egress window (if required)
- Painting
- Basic bathroom rough-in
Typically Excludes
- Full basement bathroom
- Built-in bar or kitchen
- Home theater wiring
- Waterproofing (separate cost)
- Permits & inspections
Assumes an unfinished basement with existing concrete floor and basic utilities.
🧮Estimate Your Cost
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$27,600 — $41,400
Based on 9 sources and market data for Barrie. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$52,824
Today
$55,782
Basement Finishing in Barrie is ↑ 5.6% compared to roughly a year ago — about $2,958 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Basement Finish Contractors in Barrie
Verified providersRick Savo Custom Renovations Ltd.
38 Lillian Crescent, Barrie, ON L4N 4P6, Canada
37 reviews
Bay Point Contracting
501 Welham Rd Unit 11, Barrie, ON L4N 8Z6, Canada
35 reviews
Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.
💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
Yes, the City of Barrie is offering a 50% reduction on building permit application fees for Additional Residential Units (ARUs) in 2026, with a full rebate available if the unit achieves occupancy within 12 months.
Adding a standard 3-piece bathroom typically costs between $15,000 and $22,000, though costs can rise by $3,000 to $8,000 if new plumbing lines must be cut into the concrete slab.
A standard recreation room typically costs $45–$75 per sq ft, while a legal rental suite in Barrie ranges from $85 to $165 per sq ft due to fire separation, egress, and separate utility requirements.
Under the Ontario Building Code, a legal basement suite must have a minimum ceiling height of 1.95 meters (approximately 6'5") over at least 75% of the required floor area.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 9+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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