Calgary Home Services Black Book

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๐Ÿชฅ Finish Carpentry / Trim Carpentry
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Baseboard install (supply & install) $6โ€“$10/linear ft MDF, painted; premium profiles extra
Window casing install (per opening) $120โ€“$250 Includes sill, apron, returns
Door casing (per door) $80โ€“$180 3-piece colonial or modern square
Crown moulding install $8โ€“$14/linear ft Painted MDF; stain-grade higher
Custom accent wall (simple pattern) $600โ€“$1,500 Varies by design & paint
Wainscoting (full wall) $20โ€“$40/sqft Shaker, picture-frame, or raised panel
Fireplace feature wall (wood surround) $1,200โ€“$2,800 Custom millwork, mantle
Built-in bookcases or closets $3,000โ€“$10,000 Depends on size/materials
Wall paneling (hallway / feature) $18โ€“$35/sqft Material + paint incl.
Coffered ceiling $40โ€“$80/sqft High-skill, high-impact
๐Ÿšช Interior Door & Window Installers
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Hang prehung interior door $120โ€“$220 each Hollow-core or solid-core
Install pocket door system $400โ€“$700 Includes frame and door
Hang barn door (hardware incl.) $400โ€“$800 Sliding system & trim wrap
Replace exterior door (pre-hung unit) $1,000โ€“$2,500 Includes trim and threshold
Install egress basement window $3,500โ€“$6,000 Includes well and excavation
Window retro-fit install (per window) $450โ€“$900 Vinyl units with trim
Full-frame window replacement $800โ€“$1,600 each Larger openings higher
Add new interior door opening $800โ€“$1,500 Framing + trim included
๐Ÿงต Flooring Installers
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Laminate or vinyl plank install $2.50โ€“$4.50/sqft Floor prep extra
Engineered hardwood install $4โ€“$7/sqft Nail-down or glue-down
Site-finished hardwood install $8โ€“$12/sqft Sanding + finishing incl.
Subfloor install or replacement $3โ€“$6/sqft Plywood or Dricore-type
Tile demo (per sqft) $2โ€“$4/sqft Dust control optional
Baseboard reinstall post-flooring $2.50โ€“$5/linear ft Paint touchups may be extra
๐Ÿ—š Tile Installers
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Standard subway tile backsplash $25โ€“$40/sqft Includes layout & grout
Floor tile install (bathroom) $12โ€“$20/sqft Includes backer board
Large-format tile (24"+) $18โ€“$30/sqft Slower install, more leveling
Shower tile surround $1,500โ€“$4,000 Waterproofing included
Heated tile floor system $20โ€“$35/sqft Mat + thermostat + tile
Grout cleaning & sealing $2โ€“$4/sqft Reseal service every 2โ€“3 yrs
Mosaic / patterned tile $25โ€“$45/sqft More cutting and layout time
๐Ÿงต Wallpaper Installers
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Accent wall (1โ€“2 rolls) $300โ€“$600 Includes pattern match
Full room install (average BR) $800โ€“$1,500 Labour only
Peel-and-stick removal $150โ€“$400 May damage paint underneath
Traditional paste removal $400โ€“$1,000 May require skim coat repair
Commercial vinyl wallpaper $2.50โ€“$5/sqft Offices, lobbies, feature walls
Ceiling wallpaper +30%โ€“50% premium Higher labour cost
๐ŸŽจ Plaster & Venetian Finishers
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Venetian plaster accent wall $18โ€“$30/sqft Hand-applied, premium finish
Full wall smooth plaster finish $12โ€“$20/sqft Surface prep included
Re-skim drywall for level-5 finish $5โ€“$8/sqft Ultra-smooth modern look
Repair small plaster damage $300โ€“$700 Includes sanding and paint prime
Add Marmorino or lime plaster $20โ€“$35/sqft High-end material cost
Decorative ceiling medallion + finish $600โ€“$1,200 Hand-detailing included
๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Painters
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Full interior repaint (2,000 sqft home) $5,000โ€“$9,000 2 coats, ceilings/walls/trim
Single room repaint $400โ€“$900 Includes ceiling & trim
Exterior house painting $4,000โ€“$10,000 Siding, trim, doors
Kitchen cabinet repaint $3,000โ€“$6,000 Lacquer spray finish
Feature wall paint (accent color) $200โ€“$400 Wall prep & 2 coats
Stair railing refinish $1,500โ€“$3,000 Sand + spray or brush
Ceiling repaint (popcorn or flat) $1โ€“$2.50/sqft Texture removal extra
๐Ÿ”‡ Acoustic Panel Installers
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Slat wood acoustic panel install $20โ€“$40/sqft Supply & install
Acoustic panel feature wall (media room) $2,000โ€“$5,000 Includes design layout
Fabric-wrapped panel install $18โ€“$30/sqft Absorptive panels
Ceiling baffle panel install $30โ€“$50/sqft High-end residential/commercial use
DIY IKEA panel install (labour only) $10โ€“$18/sqft Client supplies panels
Acoustic door seal kit install $500โ€“$1,200 Adds STC to home office/studios
๐Ÿงฑ Built-In Cabinetry & Millwork
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Custom built-in cabinets (living room) $5,000โ€“$12,000 Design + paint-grade material
Mudroom bench + locker unit $3,500โ€“$8,000 Drawers, coat hooks, cubbies
Floating shelves (hardwood) $300โ€“$600 each Hidden bracket system
Full wall media centre $7,000โ€“$15,000 TV mount, lighting, doors
Laundry room cabinets $2,500โ€“$6,000 Uppers + lowers
Wet bar cabinetry $3,000โ€“$7,000 Optional fridge, backsplash
๐Ÿ  Closet & Storage Installers
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Reach-in closet with shelf/rod $300โ€“$600 MDF or melamine
Walk-in closet system $2,000โ€“$5,000 Drawers, shelves, rods
Built-in wardrobe wall $4,000โ€“$9,000 Sliding or hinged doors
Garage storage system $2,000โ€“$6,000 Cabinets + slatwall
Pantry storage install $1,200โ€“$3,000 Adjustable shelving
Murphy bed wall unit $4,000โ€“$10,000 Desk or cabinets optional
๐Ÿ”ฆ Glass Installers
Service Typical Price Range Notes
Custom shower glass (frameless) $1,200โ€“$2,500 Includes install & hardware
Mirror wall (per sqft) $10โ€“$18/sqft Gym, vanity, entry
Glass railing (interior) $150โ€“$300/linear ft Clamps, standoffs included
Glass wine room enclosure $6,000โ€“$15,000 Climate-controlled optional
Glass cabinet doors (retrofit) $150โ€“$400 each Cut & installed
Window insert with obscured glass $300โ€“$600 Frosted/privacy upgrade

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