Basement drywall installation is the last stage of finishing a basement, after moisture control, framing, and insulation are handled. In Canada, the job succeeds or fails on how dry you keep the space
Basement finishing can increase your home value and living space by turning unused, below-grade square footage into insulated, code-compliant rooms. In Canada, a finished basement typically returns 70 to 75 percent of its cost at resale.
This basement finishing guide explains what Canadian homeowners can expect in 2026. Finishing a basement usually costs $60 to $110 per square foot, or roughly $35,000 for a small space and $65,000 to $95,000 for a 1,000 sq ft basement with a bathroom and bedroom.
