How much does fire damage repair cost in Toronto?
Permits filed to repair fire-damaged buildings in Toronto, with declared construction values.
The full spread, not an average
| Percentile | Declared value |
|---|---|
| P25 — smaller jobs | $25K |
| Median | $50K |
| P75 — larger jobs | $150K |
| Largest in sample | $400K |
13 permits with a declared value, trailing 36 months. Medians and quartiles only — one outlier can't move them.
Why two of these quote differently
- How much structure survived — charred framing must be removed or reinforced, not cleaned.
- Smoke and water damage usually extend well past the burn area.
- Bringing the repaired portion up to current code, which can cascade into the rest of the building.
- Emergency shoring and make-safe work done before the permit was even filed.
Check it against the record
| Applied | Address | Declared value |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 501 HOPEWELL AVE
Repairs due to fire damage. |
$51,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 317 CLINTON ST
Proposed replace fire burned joists and subfloor |
$20,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 BRADSTONE SQ
Proposal for fire damage restoration. |
$150,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 BIG RED AVE
Proposed fire damage restoration |
$50,000 |
Where these numbers come from
Declared construction values on City of Toronto building permits (tier C), trailing
36 months, minimum 12 permits before a guide is published. A declared value is
what the applicant stated the work is worth — it can sit below final hard cost,
which is exactly why GROUND also publishes
awarded contract prices.
Data: Open Government Licence — Toronto. Recomputed automatically as new
permits land; the figures above are current as of August 18, 2026.
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