Pricing Guide
Understanding the costs associated with drop ceiling installation is crucial for budgeting your project. Here's a breakdown of factors affecting cost and estimated prices at LevelGridCeilings.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basement Drop Ceiling Install ( labour ) | CA$1.50 / sq ft |
| Commercial Standard Ceiling (labour ) | CA$1.75 / sq ft |
| Premium Acoustic Ceiling (labour) | CA$2.25 / sq ft |
| Factors Affecting Cost | Details |
|---|---|
| Size of the project | The larger the area, the more materials and labour required, affecting the overall cost. Minimum project sizes apply; see terms below. |
| Additional Services | Lighting fixtures, HVAC grilles, fire-safety devices, diffusers, drywall bulkheads, and custom panels are priced separately. |
| Saving Opportunities | How to Save |
|---|---|
| Material Purchase | Customers can save money by buying their own materials. |
Basement Drop Ceiling Install
LevelGrid Ceilings provides turnkey drop-ceiling installations for residential basements in Winnipeg. We supply and install the metal T-bar grid, fit acoustic panels, and make precise perimeter cuts. The result is a brighter, cleaner basement with easy access to wiring and plumbing for future upgrades.
Terms and Conditions:
- Minimum project size: 100 sq ft
- Base labour rate: CAD 1.50 per sq ft
- Materials can be supplied by the client or ordered through us with pre-payment
- Base price covers grid installation, panel fitting, and perimeter trimming
- Lighting fixtures, HVAC grilles, and custom panels are quoted separately
- The work area must be clear; all mechanical and electrical rough-ins must be completed before starting
- Free on-site measurement within Winnipeg
- Payment schedule: 50 % deposit on start date, 50 % upon completion and client approval
- Typical timeline: 1–3 days, depending on size and complexity
- Twelve-month workmanship warranty from the completion date
Commercial Standard Ceiling
LevelGrid Ceilings installs professional drop-ceiling systems for offices, retail spaces, classrooms, and other commercial interiors across Winnipeg. We supply and hang the metal T-bar grid, fit standard acoustic tiles, and integrate lighting and HVAC openings for a clean, functional finish that meets building-code requirements.
Terms and Conditions:
- Minimum project size: 200sq ft
- Base labour rate: CAD 1.75 per sq ft
- Standard 2 × 4 ft or 2 × 2 ft acoustic tiles (NRC 0.55–0.70) included in quotation
- Grid installation, tile fitting, perimeter trim, hanger wire, and basic levelling included
- Lighting fixtures, fire-safety devices, diffusers, drywall bulkheads, and specialty tiles are priced separately
- Site requirements: ceiling area clear of obstructions; rough-in MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) completed before start
- Free site inspection and written quote within Winnipeg city limits
- Payment schedule: 40 % deposit at scheduling, 40 % on installation start, 20 % upon final walkthrough and approval
- Typical timeline: 2–5 working days for 1,000 – 3,000 sq ft (subject to site access and lift availability)
- Twelve-month workmanship warranty from completion date; tile manufacturer’s warranty applies to materials