Basement Finishing Cost in Saskatoon (2026)
Average cost in Saskatoon
$20,000 – $130,000
$31 – $120 per sq ft
In Saskatoon, the average is $56,185 and most projects cost between $20,000 and $130,000, or about $31 – $120 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedFraming, drywall, flooring, and finishes
45%
Skilled trades (electrical, plumbing, carpentry)
40%
Buffer for unexpected site conditions
10%
City fees and architectural drawings
5%
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 project
LiveYour estimate in Saskatoon
Likely range $25,283 – $123,607
- Materials45%$25,283
- Labor40%$22,474
- Contingency10%$5,619
- Permits & Design5%$2,809
Basic (rec room)
$39,085
Standard (bedroom + bath)
$56,185
Premium (full suite)
$80,124
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Saskatoon. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$53,205
Today
$56,185
Basement Finishing in Saskatoon is ↑ 5.6% compared to roughly a year ago — about $2,979 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 providersMAGNUS Construction Services
1540 Alberta Ave #1, Saskatoon, SK S7K 7C9, Canada
269 reviews
Meadow General Contracting Ltd
201 21st St E #710, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0B8, Canada
11 reviews
Royal Renovators Construction Ltd
1222 Alberta Ave #114, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1R4, Canada
30 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 35% of eligible construction costs back to homeowners, up to a maximum of $35,000, for legal suites completed by March 31, 2027.
In 2026, the City of Saskatoon charges $0.38 per sq ft for basement development permits, with a minimum fee of $167. Plumbing permits start at $126 plus $32 per fixture.
A basic recreation room typically costs $31–$50 per sq ft, while a legal secondary suite requiring fire separation, separate HVAC, and a full kitchen ranges from $65–$120 per sq ft.
Most professional projects in the city follow a timeline of 6 to 14 weeks, depending on the complexity of plumbing additions and the speed of municipal inspections.
📊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: 1 months 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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