Quick Answer

Basement Finishing Cost in Regina (2026)

Average cost in Regina

$52,369avg

$20,000 — $125,000

$30 — $105 per sq ft

+5.6% YoY
12 sources
Updated today
Saskatchewan

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Framing, electrical, plumbing, and finishing

$8,000 — $50,000

40%

Materials

Drywall, flooring, lumber, and fixtures

$8,000 — $50,000

40%

Waterproofing & Soil Mitigation

Regina gumbo soil drainage and membranes

$2,000 — $12,000

10%

Permits & Design

City of Regina fees and architectural drawings

$1,000 — $6,250

5%

Contingency

Buffer for unforeseen structural or moisture issues

$2,000 — $12,500

5%

🧾GST+PST (11%) — Saskatchewan
Base cost + $5,761 tax$58,130

GST+PST at 11%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically 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

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$29,145

$23,316 — $34,974

Based on 12 sources and market data for Regina. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$49,592

Today

$52,369

Basement Finishing in Regina is 5.6% compared to roughly a year ago — about $2,777 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 Regina

Verified providers
🔨

Collaborative Construction Inc

2151 Albert St, Regina, SK S4P 2V1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

177 reviews

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Hybrid Renovations & Restorations

1801 McDonald St, Regina, SK S4N 7A2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

243 reviews

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All-Fix Construction & Renovation

1600 Maple Hill Cres, Regina, SK S4X 0P1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

35 reviews

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Base to Space Construction Ltd.

534 8th Ave, Regina, SK S4N 3K1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

31 reviews

🔨

KB Better Construction & Renovation Regina

1213A Winnipeg St, Regina, SK S4R 1J6, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

67 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

Regina's heavy clay 'gumbo' soil heaves and settles aggressively. Foundation waterproofing and moisture mitigation are critical, typically adding $10,000 to $22,000 to a budget if significant exterior membrane or interior drainage work is required.

The City of Regina charges a base permit fee of approximately $245, but total permit costs for building, electrical, and plumbing typically range from $500 to over $2,000 depending on the project's complexity.

Yes, the Saskatchewan government offers the Secondary Suite Incentive (SSI) program, which can provide up to $35,000 or 35% of the cost to build a new, legal secondary suite in an existing home.

For any basement bedroom, a code-compliant egress window is mandatory. In Regina, professional installation typically costs between $2,500 and $5,000 per window, including cutting through the concrete foundation.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. 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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