Condo renovation is its own discipline. The technical work is the same as a house — millwork, tile, plumbing — but the constraints are different and they are unforgiving. Concrete slabs hide post-tensioning cables we can't drill into. Buildings require RBQ certificates and proof of liability insurance before we move a single sheet of drywall. Freight elevators need to be booked a week in advance. We've completed dozens of condo renovations across Old Montreal, Ville-Marie, Griffintown, the Plateau, and the West Island towers, and the lessons we've learned are baked into how we schedule and price.
What we handle
- Board submission packages: drawings, schedules, RBQ certificate, insurance certificates, contractor information
- Site review with property management before start
- Freight-elevator booking, hallway protection, common-area dust control
- Layout planning around fixed plumbing stacks and electrical risers
- Slab penetration analysis using building as-built drawings — we don't core-drill blind
- Wet-area waterproofing rated for slab-on-grade condo construction
- Acoustic isolation: floating floors, resilient channels, sound-rated underlayments
- Tile, millwork, paint, finishes, lighting, smart-home integration
- Trade scheduling around building noise windows (typically 9 AM–5 PM)
- Final clean and turnover including common-area inspection with property management
What it costs
Most condo renovations in Montreal land between $35,000 and $220,000. A primary-bathroom renovation in a 1,000 sq ft condo runs $25K–$50K. A kitchen plus living-room reconfiguration trends $60K–$120K. A whole-condo renovation with new kitchen, two baths, flooring, and built-ins runs $120K–$220K. Penthouse or 2,500+ sq ft condo renovations can exceed this range.
Condo-specific cost adders we always price line by line: building-imposed insurance riders, freight-elevator booking fees, after-hours noise permits, board-required deposits, and sometimes a building-engineer review fee.
How the schedule works
From signing: 2–6 weeks board approval (parallel with ordering), 6–14 weeks on site. We do not begin demolition until the board approval letter is in hand and the building has confirmed the start date with property management. We hand back the unit deep-cleaned with a documented punch list and warranty paperwork.
Recent condo projects
- Le Ritz condominium — Downtown Montreal condo
- Old Montreal rental — Heritage rental condo