Turnkey construction in Canada: prices and how to get offers
A turnkey build in Canada costs roughly CA$300,000 to CA$600,000 for a basic 2,000 sq ft home, and CA$500,000 to CA$800,000 or more for a premium one. To see current prices for your city, post a request on BlaBlaPrice: it looks through local builders' websites and price lists and shows you the prices and businesses it found.
Approximate prices in Canada, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type of work | Approximate price |
|---|
| Basic build, about 2,000 sq ft home | CA$300,000 to CA$600,000 |
| Premium build, about 2,000 sq ft home | CA$500,000 to CA$800,000+ |
| Quality custom build, per sq ft | CA$200 to CA$400 |
| Standard build in British Columbia, per sq ft | CA$275 to CA$550 |
| Custom home in Vancouver, per sq ft | above CA$400 |
| Complete basement renovation in Montreal, per sq ft | CA$60 to CA$125+ |
Licences and what to check
In Ontario, most people who build or sell a new home need a licence from the province's new-home regulator, although owner-builder exceptions exist. In British Columbia, the residential builder licence application carries a fee of CA$600. Ask every builder to show a current licence and to explain which exceptions, if any, apply to your project.
Season and timing
Winter runs from December to February in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary, and it slows outdoor work such as foundations, framing and roofing. Summer, June to August, is the easiest window for exterior work. Vancouver's winters are milder, so its schedule is less affected. If you need the house finished by a set date, count back from the winter months and leave a margin in the plan.
How turnkey prices are quoted
Turnkey quotes usually cover the whole project, but many builders also quote per square foot, so compare offers on the same floor area. Prices are in Canadian dollars. Ask whether the figure includes taxes and what happens if materials cost more than planned. A builder who travels far from your city may add travel costs, so name the city and the plot in your request.
What to put in your request
Name the building type, the floor area in square feet or square metres, the wall material, the stage you need (design, shell or finishing), the lot and the utilities already on site, your deadline and your budget. The more of these details you give, the more precise the first offers will be.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the project in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo or plan; it is free for buyers. Registered sellers receive the request and answer in the chat with their own price, terms and timing, while your contacts stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. For the design and finishing stages, see Design & planning and Finishing work, or compare with Turnkey renovation.
Questions and answers
How much does a turnkey house cost in Canada?
A basic 2,000 sq ft build usually costs CA$300,000 to CA$600,000, and a premium one CA$500,000 to CA$800,000 or more. Quality custom work is often quoted at CA$200 to CA$400 per sq ft.
Does the season change the timing?
Yes. Winter, from December to February, slows outdoor work in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary, so plan the main outdoor stages for June to August.
Do builders need a licence in Canada?
In Ontario, most people who build or sell a new home need a licence, with owner-builder exceptions. In British Columbia, the residential builder licence application carries a fee of CA$600.
Can I get quotes from builders in other cities?
Yes. Name the city and the plot in your request. Registered sellers receive it and reply in the chat with their own price, terms and timing.
