Cost calculator · 2026
Choose your project and scope to see a planning range for a Calgary renovation, based on the investment ranges in our 2026 cost guide.
What moves the number
Calgary's trades compete with commercial and energy-sector work, which keeps residential labour rates high. Labour is typically 35–45% of a kitchen budget.
Lumber, copper, tile and stone all cost more than five years ago. A kitchen that cost $38,000 in 2019 runs closer to $52,000 today at the same specification.
City of Calgary fees scale with project value: a $100,000 renovation typically carries $1,500–$3,000 in permit fees.
Homes from the 1970s–90s can hide aluminum wiring, cast-iron drains, small electrical panels and thin insulation. Plan for what the walls may reveal.
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It gives a planning range based on the investment ranges in Kay2's 2026 Calgary Renovation Cost Guide. Your actual cost depends on your home's structure and age, square footage, engineering and the finishes you choose. Kay2 confirms the price in a detailed, fixed-price proposal after design.
Hold back 10 to 15 percent of your budget as contingency for structural findings after demolition, especially in older homes.
City of Calgary permit fees scale with project value. A $100,000 renovation typically carries $1,500 to $3,000 in permit fees.
Kitchen: 6 – 10 weeks; Primary ensuite: 4 – 7 weeks; Basement with a bathroom: 8 – 14 weeks; Whole-home renovation: 4 – 8 months. That is from demolition to final walkthrough, assuming permits are in place and materials are ordered before work begins.
