Renovation costs in Canada are soaring, and global tariffs on essential construction materials like lumber, steel, and fixtures are a major contributor. Whether you're a homeowner planning a kitchen remodel or a contractor managing a large-scale project, these tariffs are reshaping budgets and creating financial challenges. In this blog, we’ll...
Why Are Home Renovation Costs So High in 2025? If you've recently requested a home renovation quote and felt sticker shock, you're not imagining things. Across Canada, contractors are raising their rates—not just because of inflation, but due to a ripple effect caused by global trade wars, tariffs, and material...
Home renovations in Canada are becoming increasingly expensive, and one of the primary reasons is the rising global tariffs on essential construction materials like lumber, steel, and fixtures. Whether you're a Canadian homeowner planning a kitchen remodel or a contractor managing a large-scale construction project, these tariffs are pushing budgets...
Planning a home renovation in 2025? Be prepared for a different kind of blueprint—one that includes tariffs, trade disputes, and supply chain shifts. While the pandemic-era material chaos has settled somewhat, global economic tensions and ongoing tariff policies continue to influence the cost of renovation essentials—from cabinetry to flooring and...
Introduction When the U.S. and China impose tariffs on each other, you might think it’s a problem for their economies—not Canada’s. But in today’s interconnected global supply chains, trade wars between major economies create a ripple effect, driving up costs for Canadian homeowners and contractors. From lumber and steel to...
If you’ve received a renovation quote recently and been shocked by the price, you’re not alone. Contractors across Canada are raising rates, and while inflation plays a role, the bigger culprit is global trade wars. Tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and material shortages are forcing contractors to adjust pricing—or risk losing...
Planning a home renovation? You might be in for a sticker shock. Global tariffs and trade tensions are driving up the cost of key renovation materials—from cabinets and countertops to flooring and fixtures. What was once a straightforward budget calculation now requires factoring in trade wars, supply chain delays, and...
Introduction: The Tariff Impact On Canadian Homes Canada’s housing affordability crisis has many causes—sky-high demand, limited supply, and rising interest rates. But one often-overlooked factor is global tariffs on building materials, which are silently driving up the cost of every new home, rental unit, and renovation across the country. From...
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