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Foundation repair cost in Ontario
Most homeowners pay $11,700 – $19,500 (mid-range, typical $15,000, before GST/HST), in line with the national average.
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Price levels in Ontario
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,600 $9,050 – $15,100 | $3,918 | $7,678 |
| Mid-range | $15,000 $11,700 – $19,500 | $4,701 | $10,291 |
| Premium | $20,700 $16,200 – $27,000 | $6,268 | $14,473 |
Why prices in Ontario are different
Labour makes up about 31% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.
Ontario ranks 3 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $12,200 | $15,700 | $21,700 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $11,800 | $15,200 | $21,000 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $11,600 | $15,000 | $20,700 |
| Northwest | $11,500 | $14,900 | $20,700 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $11,400 | $14,800 | $20,400 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $11,400 | $14,800 | $20,500 |
| London | $11,300 | $14,700 | $20,300 |
| Ottawa | $11,200 | $14,500 | $20,100 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $11,200 | $14,500 | $20,100 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $11,100 | $14,300 | $19,900 |
| Northeast | $11,100 | $14,300 | $19,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does foundation repair cost in Ontario?
A mid-range job typically costs $15,000 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $11,700 and $19,500. A basic job is about $11,600 and a premium one about $20,700.
Is foundation repair more expensive in Ontario than the national average?
Ontario: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 31% of a mid-range foundation repair job, around 96 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about 1% 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 in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ontario?
About 31% at the mid-range level, around 96 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Ontario is it most expensive?
Toronto is the most expensive area at about $15,700 for a mid-range job, and Northeast the least expensive at about $14,300.