House Operation Costs Pre HST (Estimate)

$0.00 (Owned 120’ Deep Well)

Combi-boiler Tank Rental (With In-Floor Basement Heat)
Monthly: $84.99
Annually: $1,019.88
Or One Time Purchase: $7,500.00

2024 Cost ($0.73 a litre) 

• Rate = 73 cents per litre.
• Carbon Tax (will likely increase in April 2025) = 11 cents per litre.
• HST Tax = 13%.
• Delivery Fee: $10.95. 
• Average Cost of Propane = 73 cents + 11 cents + 13% = 95 cents per litre + $10.95 delivery fee.
• Average Annual Propane Usage Based on 3 Month Period = 1233 litres (the first year for a new build is the highest cost for propane as the interior wood needs to dry. Now that we include electric heat pumps that heat and cool the home until -22C propane is now likely only needed for December – March. 

Monthly: $242.50 + delivery fees.
Annually: $242.50 + delivery fees x 3 months = $727.50

Monthly: $10.00
Annually: $120.00

Monthly: $170.00
Annually: $2,040.00

Monthly: $100.00
Annually: $1,200.00

Annual Inspection: $180.00

Every 2-4 Years: $500.00-$575.00

Monthly: $170.00
Annually: $2,040.00

Monthly: $391.00-$500.00
Annually: $4,700-$6,000.00

House Operation Costs Monthly:
$242.50 + delivery fees + $10.00 + $170.00 + $100.00 + $170.00 + $391.00-$500.00
= $1,192.50 + HST Approximately

House Operation Costs Annually: 
$727.50 + $120.00 + $2,040.00 + $1,200.00 + $180.00 + $2,040.00 + $4,700-$6,000.00
= $12,307.50 + HST Approximately

Appliances

We can offer builder pricing through The Brick

• Fridge – will accommodate standard 36” counter depth fridge. There is a standard water line available to the fridge.
• Stove/Oven Range – will accommodate standard 30” electrical range.
• Hood Fan – a hood fan insert (model per plan) in the cabinet above the stove/oven range will be provided by BLD.
• Dishwasher – will accommodate standard 24” dishwasher.
• Microwave – will accommodate width up to 22 ½”.
• Stacked Washer & Dryer 27″ x 74 3/8″ x 30 3/8″ (55″ D with door open, per model/plan).
• Side by side Washer & Dryer (per model/plan).

Solar Panels

BLD doesn’t include solar panels but our roof lines are set up for future solar panels for those who want to help offset electrical costs. 

Furniture 

We can offer builder pricing through Dala Decor