Cost guides › Attic conversion › British Columbia
Canada
Attic conversion cost in British Columbia
Most homeowners pay $42,400 – $70,600 (mid-range, typical $54,300, before GST/HST), 1% below the national average.
Most homeowners pay
Estimate your project
Compare materials
mid-range, typicalPrice levels in British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $48,300 $37,700 – $62,800 | $26,231 | $22,072 |
| Mid-range | $54,300 $42,400 – $70,600 | $29,616 | $24,681 |
| Premium | $62,400 $48,700 – $81,100 | $33,438 | $28,979 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 55% of a mid-range attic conversion job, around 334 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 2% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% below the national figure.
British Columbia ranks 4 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast | $49,100 | $55,200 | $63,400 |
| Nechako | $48,900 | $55,000 | $63,200 |
| Cariboo | $48,800 | $54,800 | $63,000 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $48,700 | $54,800 | $63,100 |
| Kootenay | $48,000 | $54,000 | $62,200 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $47,900 | $53,900 | $61,900 |
| Lower Mainland | $48,000 | $53,800 | $61,800 |
| Northeast | $47,800 | $53,700 | $61,700 |
Next to it in the price ranking
Other home projects in British Columbia
Frequently asked questions
How much does attic conversion cost in British Columbia?
A mid-range job typically costs $54,300 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $42,400 and $70,600. A basic job is about $48,300 and a premium one about $62,400.
Is attic conversion more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: 1% below the national average. Labour makes up about 55% of a mid-range attic conversion job, around 334 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about 2% less than the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 1% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in British Columbia?
About 55% at the mid-range level, around 334 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in British Columbia is it most expensive?
North Coast is the most expensive area at about $55,200 for a mid-range job, and Northeast the least expensive at about $53,700.
← Attic conversion cost: turning an attic into a bedroom: national prices and full guide