Basement Finishing Cost in Saskatoon (2026)
Average cost in Saskatoon
$21,000 — $120,000
$30 — $120 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedLicensed trades and general labor
50%
Framing, drywall, and insulation
20%
LVP, carpet, paint, and trim
15%
Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
12%
City fees and project management
3%
GST+PST at 11%
📋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
$23,820 — $35,730
Based on 9 sources and market data for Saskatoon. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$51,403
Today
$54,282
Basement Finishing in Saskatoon is ↑ 5.6% compared to roughly a year ago — about $2,879 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 Saskatoon
Verified providersCentennial Kitchen & Bath
2630 Millar Ave #1a, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4C8, Canada
195 reviews
Lekadez Construction Ltd
313 Jessop Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1Y5, Canada
30 reviews
Royal Renovators Construction Ltd
211 Thakur St, Saskatoon, SK S7W 0Z9, Canada
29 reviews
Sole Construction Inc
1518 Empress Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G3, Canada
20 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 Saskatchewan Secondary Suite Incentive (SSI) Grant provides up to 35% of construction costs back, capped at $35,000, for homeowners building a legal rental suite.
For basement development or floor area alteration, the City of Saskatoon charges $0.38 per square foot, with a minimum permit fee of $167.00.
Egress windows are required by code for any basement bedroom. In Saskatoon, professional installation typically costs between $3,000 and $6,000 per window, including concrete cutting.
A standard finished basement typically returns 70-75% of its cost at resale, though legal secondary suites can reach over 100% ROI due to rental income potential.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ 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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