Canada’s Home Renovation Scene in 2025: Trends, Costs, and Challenges
Home renovation in Canada is seeing a strong surge in interest driven by changing lifestyles, environmental awareness, and the costs of moving. But rising material costs, supply-chain issues, and regulatory hurdles remain major constraints.
What’s Driving the Renovation Boom
More homeowners staying put: Rather than moving, many Canadians are choosing to stay in their homes and invest in upgrades. Renovations are often viewed as more cost-effective than buying new, especially in tight real-estate markets.
Eco-friendly and energy-saving upgrades: There is growing demand for energy-efficient renovations upgraded insulation, better windows and doors, smart thermostats, HVAC improvements. Many homeowners believe these bring savings on utilities as well as adding home value.
Smaller, cosmetic projects are common: While some people still take on full remodels, many are doing smaller repair jobs, painting, flooring upgrades, or bathroom/kitchen refreshes.
