In Montreal, a standard-quality flooring renovation runs $6,138 to $14,601, prices below the Canadian average (index 93). A budget version starts around $4,298 and premium work reaches $23,362.
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| Line item | Range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring Material | $1,628 – $3,906 | 38 % |
| Underlayment | $326 – $781 | 8 % |
| Old Floor Removal | $521 – $1,302 | 13 % |
| Baseboards | $391 – $977 | 9 % |
| Transitions | $130 – $326 | 3 % |
| Labour | $1,302 – $2,930 | 29 % |
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| Line item | Range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring Material | $2,325 – $5,580 | 38 % |
| Underlayment | $465 – $1,116 | 8 % |
| Old Floor Removal | $744 – $1,860 | 13 % |
| Baseboards | $558 – $1,395 | 9 % |
| Transitions | $186 – $465 | 3 % |
| Labour | $1,860 – $4,185 | 29 % |
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| Line item | Range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring Material | $3,720 – $8,928 | 38 % |
| Underlayment | $744 – $1,786 | 8 % |
| Old Floor Removal | $1,190 – $2,976 | 13 % |
| Baseboards | $893 – $2,232 | 9 % |
| Transitions | $298 – $744 | 3 % |
| Labour | $2,976 – $6,696 | 29 % |
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In Montreal, Quebec, a standard-quality flooring renovation typically costs between $6,138 and $14,601 in 2026 — prices are below the Canadian average, with a local cost index of 93%. Expect around 2 to 5 days per room of work and a 70–80% return on investment at resale. Schedule finish work for late spring through early fall — heating a jobsite in January adds 5–10% to labour and slows paint cure times considerably.
Same job in Laval: $5,874 – $13,973 at standard quality, about 4 % cheaper than Montreal on our cost index.
Québec is where much of Canada's engineered hardwood is made, and Montréal sits an hour from the mills, which shows in the local price of wood floors. Plex restorations often keep the original red oak strip floor and sand it rather than replace it. In a condo the syndicate usually imposes an acoustic underlay with a minimum rating before any hard floor goes in: read the declaration of co-ownership before choosing the floor, not after.
Authority: Ville de Montréal, your borough’s permit counter
Guide: Renovating in Québec: licences, taxes, permits and programs (2026)
Flooring choice should match the room's function: waterproof luxury vinyl plank (LVP) for basements and kitchens, hardwood for living areas, and tile for bathrooms and entries. Engineered hardwood ($6–15/sq ft installed) is preferred over solid hardwood in Canada because it handles humidity fluctuations between seasons better. Always acclimate flooring materials in your home for 48–72 hours before installation to prevent warping.
Subfloor condition is a hidden cost driver — uneven or damaged subfloors require leveling ($2–5/sq ft extra). Removing existing flooring costs $1–3/sq ft. Pattern layouts (herringbone, chevron) increase labour costs by 20–40%. Transitions between different flooring types add $50–150 per transition strip. Underfloor heating adds $8–15/sq ft.
Pro tip
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) has become the best value option for most Canadian homes — it's waterproof, scratch-resistant, and costs $4–8/sq ft installed. High-end LVP is virtually indistinguishable from real hardwood and can be installed over most existing floors.
Montréal's renovation market is a plex market: duplexes and triplexes with shared walls, common elements and a syndicate when the building is a divided co-ownership. A large, bilingual pool of RBQ-licensed contractors serves it, and the cost index sits between Québec City and Toronto.
Cold winters, hot humid summers and repeated freeze-thaw: insulation, air sealing and materials rated for it matter more than in milder cities. Snow load is a design factor for roofs, and ice dams are common on older homes without proper attic ventilation.
In 2026, a flooring renovation in Montreal costs between $4,298 (budget) and $23,362 (premium). The average standard cost ranges from $6,138 to $14,601.
A flooring renovation typically returns 70–80% at resale in Canada. The exact figure depends on material choices, the current state of the Montreal housing market, and quality of execution.
Always get three itemized quotes, check provincial licensing (RBQ in Quebec, HCRA in Ontario, equivalent elsewhere), and confirm general liability insurance. Read Google and HomeStars reviews, but weight direct references more heavily — call two past clients. Serious Montreal contractors typically have a 4–8 week backlog; be wary of anyone who can start tomorrow.
Demolition, painting, baseboards, and small fixtures are jobs many homeowners take on themselves. Avoid touching plumbing, electrical, or gas without permits and inspection — most municipalities prohibit it, and bad workmanship can void your home insurance. On a typical Montreal project, DIY can shave 10–20% off the total.
For Montreal, the ideal window is late spring through early fall (May to September) for any work touching the building envelope. Book your contractor 4 to 8 weeks ahead during peak season — last-minute scheduling typically pushes the start date much further than an off-season project would suggest.
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