Bathroom Renovation

Bathroom renovation costs across the North Shore and Greater Vancouver vary widely depending on the size of the space, the scope of work, and the materials you choose. As a general guide:

• Basic refresh (new fixtures, vanity, paint): $8,000–$15,000

• Mid-range renovation (new tile, shower, plumbing updates): $25,000–$35,000

• Full renovation with custom finishes and layout changes: $40,000–$70,000+

Every project is different, and the best way to understand what your renovation will cost is to have someone walk through the space with you.

For a typical mid-range bathroom renovation, you should expect the construction phase to take 2–4 weeks. That timeline can be affected by the size of the space, whether any plumbing or electrical work is involved, and material lead times.

If your project requires a building permit — which is common when plumbing, electrical, or layout changes are involved — factor in additional time for the permitting process. Across municipalities like North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, East Vancouver, and Burnaby, permit timelines can take 3+ months depending on the municipality and complexity of the project. Contact us for more information on wait times on each municipality.

It depends on the scope of work. Cosmetic updates — like replacing a vanity, swapping fixtures, or retiling — generally don't require a permit. However, if your project involves any of the following, a permit is likely required:

• Moving or adding plumbing

• Electrical upgrades or new circuits

• Structural changes or layout alterations

• Adding or relocating a bathroom

We handle the permitting process on your behalf and are familiar with the requirements across the North Shore and Greater Vancouver, including North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, East Vancouver, and Burnaby. All plumbing and electrical work on our projects are performed by licensed trades.

Every bathroom renovation is different, but a full renovation typically includes some combination of the following: demolition and disposal, waterproofing, tile work (floors, walls, and shower), plumbing fixture installation, vanity and countertop installation, lighting, ventilation, paint, and finishing trim.

We coordinate all trades — including licensed plumbers and electricians — so you have one point of contact throughout the project. At the quoting stage, we'll walk you through exactly what's included so nothing is left to interpretation.

In most cases, no — a bathroom undergoing a full renovation will be out of service for the duration of the construction phase. If you only have one bathroom in your home, this is an important conversation to have before we get started. We'll discuss the timeline in detail during the planning stage so you can make arrangements, and we work efficiently to minimize disruption wherever possible.

The most common cause of unexpected costs is what's discovered once the walls or floor are opened up — things like water damage, mould, outdated plumbing, or subfloor issues that weren't visible during the initial site visit. Older homes across the North Shore and Greater Vancouver are particularly prone to hidden conditions.

We address this honestly at the quoting stage by flagging anything that looks like a potential risk. If something unexpected does come up mid-project, we'll stop, explain exactly what we found, and present you with options before any additional work proceeds.

Choosing the right contractor is one of the most important decisions you'll make in a renovation. A bathroom involves plumbing, electrical, tile, carpentry, and finishing work — all happening in a tight space, in sequence, in a room you use every day.

Make sure any contractor you're considering carries proper liability insurance and WorkSafeBC coverage, and that all plumbing and electrical work is performed by licensed trades.