Living room renovation in Montreal.

Living room renovation costs in Montreal vary widely based on scope. Basic refresh work starts around $10,000 and full high end builds can exceed $80,000. Get three quotes to establish a realistic range for your specific project.

Plan for 3 to 8 weeks on site for a mid range living room renovation. Add 2 to 4 weeks upfront for design, permits, and material ordering. Rushed timelines hurt quality.

Wall removal (if structural, engineer sign off required), electrical rework, drywall, ceiling refinish, hardwood or LVP flooring, fireplace surround refresh, and window replacement (optional).

The three highest return upgrades are open concept wall removal with lvl beam, wide plank hardwood or engineered flooring, fireplace surround refresh in tile, stone, or panelled wood. In Montreal specifically, duplex and triplex renovations dominate plateau, mile end, rosemont, and verdun. kitchen renovations favor european influenced finishes with slab door cabinets and integrated appliances. bilingual contractor communication is a real competitive advantage.

Load bearing walls require an engineer stamp plus a permit before removal. Engineer plus permit fees run 800 to 2,500 dollars and add 1 to 3 weeks to the schedule.

Quebec requires a Regie du batiment du Quebec (RBQ) licence for any construction contractor. Licence categories cover general and specialty trades separately. Contractors must carry professional liability and prompt payment insurance.