r/homebuildingcanada is a subreddit with 12k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses building, cost, home, ontario, and basement, and they frequently recommend/review takeoff software.
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Popular Themes in r/homebuildingcanada
#1
Advice Requests
: "Can someone give me a sense of how much it would cost to upgrade a 300 ft driveway on this type of land?"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Looking for developers or engineers familiar with site plan applications — $50 Amazon gift card for a 30-min chat"
3 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Those who built a new home, how far over the initial price do you go?"
3 posts
#4
Ideas
: "If I share my excel sheet the cheapest contractors, materials and anything to lower build cost would you guys be interested?"
2 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Is $19k a normal price for land clearing in Northern Ontario?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/homebuildingcanada
#1
Building
: "If I share my excel sheet the cheapest contractors, materials and anything to lower build cost would you guys be interested?"
56 posts
#2
Cost
: "If I share my excel sheet the cheapest contractors, materials and anything to lower build Cost would you guys be interested?"
49 posts
#3
Home
: "Cost Plus percentages for custom Home"
44 posts
#4
Ontario
: "Ontario Builder shuts down and starts up as V2.0"
29 posts
#5
Basement
: "Spray foam Basement, concrete support not sprayed?"
24 posts
#6
Construction
: "How much does it cost to build a new home in Toronto?"
20 posts
#7
New Build
18 posts
#8
Foundation
: "Foundation Dimple Wrap"
17 posts
#9
Renovation
: "How can I secure Renovation projects in Toronto?"
15 posts
#10
Insulation
: "Calgary Insulation Advice"
15 posts
Products Discussed in r/homebuildingcanada
Takeoff Software
2 reviews
#1
Buildxact
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Bluebeam
4.0★ from 1 review
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+3k members(37.3%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026