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Attic conversion cost in New Brunswick
Most homeowners pay $38,000 – $63,300 (mid-range, typical $48,700, before GST/HST), 11% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in New Brunswick
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $43,200 $33,700 – $56,100 | $21,085 | $22,072 |
| Mid-range | $48,700 $38,000 – $63,300 | $23,983 | $24,681 |
| Premium | $56,100 $43,700 – $72,900 | $27,110 | $28,979 |
Why prices in New Brunswick are different
Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range attic conversion job, around 334 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New Brunswick cost about 21% 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 11% below the national figure.
New Brunswick ranks 9 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John--St. Stephen | $43,700 | $49,200 | $56,700 |
| Moncton--Richibucto | $43,200 | $48,900 | $56,300 |
| Campbellton--Miramichi | $43,400 | $48,800 | $56,100 |
| Edmundston--Woodstock | $42,900 | $48,300 | $55,700 |
| Fredericton--Oromocto | $42,700 | $48,200 | $55,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does attic conversion cost in New Brunswick?
A mid-range job typically costs $48,700 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $38,000 and $63,300. A basic job is about $43,200 and a premium one about $56,100.
Is attic conversion more expensive in New Brunswick than the national average?
New Brunswick: 11% below the national average. Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range attic conversion job, around 334 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New Brunswick cost about 21% 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 11% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in New Brunswick?
About 49% 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 New Brunswick is it most expensive?
Saint John--St. Stephen is the most expensive area at about $49,200 for a mid-range job, and Fredericton--Oromocto the least expensive at about $48,200.
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