How Much Does Paintless Dent Repair Cost in Ontario?
In Ontario, a single door ding usually costs $150 to $350, a larger dent $300 to $700, and a body-line crease $400 to $900. Hail is priced by dent count and panel, commonly $1,000 to $5,000 for a full vehicle. PDR typically runs a fraction of an equivalent body shop repaint.
Nobody likes a website that refuses to talk about price. Here are real ranges from the work we actually do, plus the honest caveat that a dent is not a commodity — depth, location, access and panel material move the number more than size does.
Typical Ontario PDR prices
| Damage | Typical range | Why it varies |
|---|---|---|
| Single door ding | $150 – $350 | Depth and whether the panel can be accessed from behind |
| Two to three dings, one panel | $250 – $500 | Priced as a group, cheaper than three separate visits |
| Large dent, paint intact | $300 – $700 | Size, depth and how much metal was stretched |
| Body-line crease | $400 – $900 | Slow, precise work along a stiff structural line |
| Hood or roof dent | $300 – $800 | Bracing and liners often need removal for access |
| Light hail (under 50 dents) | $800 – $1,800 | Dent count per panel drives everything |
| Moderate hail (50–150 dents) | $1,800 – $3,500 | Usually an insurance claim |
| Heavy hail (150+ dents) | $3,500 – $8,000+ | Multi-day, sometimes with panel R&I |
What moves the price
- Access — a dent reachable from behind is far cheaper than one needing glue pulls or disassembly
- Panel material — aluminum takes longer than steel and is priced accordingly
- Location — edges, body lines and double-walled areas are the hardest work
- Depth and sharpness — a sharp dent has more stretched metal to settle
- Dent count — volume pricing applies, so several dents at once is better value
- Whether the panel has been repainted or filled before, which makes behaviour unpredictable
Compared to a body shop
A body shop repairing a single door ding is looking at sand, fill, prime, paint, blend into adjacent panels and clear — typically $800 to $1,500 and several days for damage we would handle in an hour for a few hundred dollars.
On hail the gap is larger still, because refinishing a hood, roof and trunk on one vehicle can run five figures and pushes some cars toward being written off entirely.
Cost, though, is the second argument. The first is that a body shop repair permanently removes your factory paint, and no repaint matches forever.
When the repair is less than your deductible
If your deductible is $1,000 and the repair is $650, do not file. You would pay the full amount yourself anyway and add a claim to your record for no benefit. We give you the repair price before you call your insurer precisely so you can make that decision with real information.
Paintless dent repair cost estimator
Answer four questions for a realistic Ontario price range. It is an estimate from our own pricing, not a binding quote — the firm number comes when we see the panel under reflective light.
Canadian dollars, before HST.
- Equivalent body shop repair
- $800 – $1,500
- Typical saving with PDR
- $450 – $1,350
- Factory paint kept
- Yes
Send two photos — one straight on, one at a low angle so the light catches the dent — and we will confirm the number.
What this looks like on a real vehicle
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What customers say
"When my vehicle was recently damaged by a severe hailstorm, it ended up with a significant number of dents across the body. After contacting my insurance company, I was initially referred to a general body shop. However, since this was strictly dent-related damage, I wanted to find a shop that truly specializes in paintless dent repair. That's when I came across Precision Dent Burlington."
"I had my brand new car destroyed by hail damage back in August. The car was covered in dents in pretty much all areas — roof, hood, rails, doors, trunk, quarter panel, fenders. I researched a few places and even went to another highly reviewed shop to get an estimate. The other shop started mentioning paint and parts."
"Andreas and his team were great! Very quick and transparent! Andreas was especially helpful in dealing with my difficult insurance in the process of getting the repair approved. Despite heavy hail damage, the car looks brand new now!"
"Great experience dealing with these guys. Very friendly and accommodative and their work is very impressive. Had them repair two BMW's with hail damage and they both looked new when they were done."
"I had several dents in my Yukon Denali after a major hail storm. Thanks to the efficient service of Precision Dent Repair, my vehicle looks as good as new again. I would highly recommend this company!"
"Great experience from start to finish, they accommodated my schedule and took care of everything through insurance. Easy process and repaired a ton of damage from a hail storm. Highly recommend."
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Common questions
Can you quote from photos?
We can give a range. Take one straight-on shot and one at a low angle so the light catches the dent's reflection. The firm price comes when we see the panel in person.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes, both shops have a minimum. It is why grouping several dents into one visit is much better value than repairing them one at a time.
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Estimates and hail inspections are free at both shops, and there is no obligation.
Why is a small crease more expensive than a bigger dent?
Because difficulty is not about size. A crease runs along a stiff body line with sharply stretched metal, which takes patient, incremental work; a broad shallow dent in an open panel can come out in minutes.
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