Tool · Renovation ROI

Which renovations actually pay back in Ottawa?

Honest numbers. We've seen what sells and what doesn't. The two ROI-positive renos in 2026 Ottawa? Both involve adding a rentable unit. We'll show you the rest too.

1. Renovation type

2. Your home's current value

Rough estimate is fine. Used to scale ROI vs your asset base.

How we calculate this

"Recoup %" is the share of project cost typically reflected in resale price within 12 months. Income-producing renos (legal suite, laneway) include rental cash flow, which is why they can exceed 100%.

3. Talk to a project lead

Estimated ROI