case study

Ceiling soundproofing renovation in Montreal

Renovation cost

Cost: $26,715

Renovation duration

Duration: 6 weeks

The project involved opening the ceiling on the first floor of a 1930s Montreal duplex and replacing the plaster finish with a gypsum ceiling system. Aluminum electrical wiring was also replaced to conform to current standards, and the existing lighting was exchanged for new pot lights in all rooms.

project manager

Yahya Diallo

general contractor

Erico Sciortino

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Once the ceilings were opened, an acoustic, soundproofing insulation system was installed to absorb interior noise from the second floor of the duplex. The soundproofing system consists of blown wool insulation, padded with a thin layer of air between it and the gypsum ceiling finish, along with the installation of resilient bars.

This project was completed in collaboration with Rénovation Générales E.C.S.

Cost breakdown

Ceiling soundproofing renovation

ITEM
PRICE

Demolition

$4,375

Electricity

$6,995

Partial reinforcement of the wooden structure

$1,080

Soundproofing

$2,997

Interior finishes

$8,955

GST 5%

$772

QST 9.975%

$1,541

TOTAL (CAD)
$26,715

Photos

During renovation

Soundproofing in progress

Soundproofing work in progress

Soundproofing the ceiling of a first floor apartment

Soundproofing the ceiling of a first floor apartment

Hallway soundproofing work

Hallway soundproofing work

After renovation

Renovated and soundproofed dining room

Renovated and soundproofed dining room

Soundproofed dining room ceiling

Soundproofed dining room ceiling

Renovated and soundproofed living room

Renovated and soundproofed living room

Renovated and soundproofed hallway

Renovated and soundproofed hallway

Warranty

All renovation projects have a 1-year warranty from the contractors who performed the renovation.

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