How much does it cost to fully renovate a bathroom in Vancouver?

Hi, I'm Chris. I've been a General Contractor for 25 years, and I've renovated hundreds of bathrooms. I'd love to help you put together a detailed, accurate estimate to fully renovate this space! Looking at the photo you shared, you have a very clean, standard layout. We can absolutely transform this into a modern, beautiful, and highly functional bathroom.

To ensure we capture everything and don't miss any hidden details, I like to walk through the project scope items in order of trade complexity, tackling the biggest and most complex items first. Here is how I've organized your bathroom renovation based on what is visible:

1. Tub/Shower Area (Wet Area) Renovation — Rebuilding or updating your bathing space. This is our most complex area, requiring a plumber, potentially a tile setter, and rigorous waterproofing.

2. Vanity Cabinet, Countertop, Sink, & Faucet — This includes replacing the vanity, countertop, sink, faucet, and coordinating adjacent items like your wall mirror, side medicine cabinet, and lighting.

3. Flooring Replacement — Pulling up the existing vinyl, prepping the subfloor, installing new baseboards, and laying down your choice of new flooring.

4. Toilet Replacement — Disconnecting and disposing of the old toilet, and installing a new fixture with a fresh wax ring and supply line.

5. Electrical & Lighting Upgrades — Replacing the 4-bulb vanity light bar and ensuring your outlets and switches are up to modern electrical codes.

6. Walls & Paint — Prepping, patching, and painting the walls, ceiling, and trim.

To kick things off and get our pricing and

local building codes calibrated, let's start with your postal code, the tub/shower vision, and how you'd like to handle procurement (sourcing materials).

Could you answer these first few questions for me?

Question: What is your postal code?

Question: For the major aesthetic finishes (such as the tub/shower fixtures, vanity, sink, faucet, toilet, and flooring), would you prefer to supply these yourself (owner-supplied), or have us source them for you based on standard/mid-range allowances?

• I will supply the finishes (Owner-supplied)
• Have the contractor supply standard/mid-range fixtures (Contractor-supplied)
• A mix of both (we will decide per-item)

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Photos that would help

To help me see the current state of your plumbing and finishes more clearly, could you upload a few more pictures?

• A direct photo of the tub/shower area — showing the entire alcove, the tub faucet/showerhead, and the wall surround.
• Under-sink plumbing — a quick photo inside the vanity cabinet showing the water supply lines, shutoff valves, and drain pipe.
• Floor transitions — a shot of the floor where the bathroom meets the hallway or adjacentroom.

Thanks for providing those details! Setting the local context for Vancouver (V5K) is very helpful, and replacing the tub with a custom tiled surround will look incredible. It completely elevates the space and gives us a highly durable, waterproof wet area.

Since we are replacing the tub and tiling the walls, we will also definitely want to replace the mixing/shower valve behind the wall. Over time, these valves wear out, and replacing them during a full tile tear-out is a crucial preventative step (it saves you from having to cut into your beautiful new tile if the valve leaks 5 years from now). We will carry a new, modern pressure-balanced shower valve and trim in the contractor-supplied allowances. Let's keep moving through our first scope item: the Tub/Shower (Wet Area).

To help me lock down the specifications, logistics, and any local regulatory requirements (like strata bylaws or asbestos guidelines), could you answer these questions for me?

Question: What type of property is this?

• Single-family home
• Townhouse
• Condo/ Apartment

Question: Roughly what year was the property built?

• Before 1990
• 19 90 or newer
• I don't know

Question: For the new tub, would you like to install a glass shower door (sliding or hinged), or will you stick with a standard shower curtain?

• Install a glass shower door
• Stick with a shower curtain

Question: Do you know your ceiling height, or should we assume standard 8-foot ceilings?

• Standard 8-foot ceilings
• 9-foot ceilings or higher
• I don't know (use standard 8-ft)

That helps a lot. Because your condo was built in 1990 or newer, we don't trigger the mandatory pre-1990 asbestos testing requirements under BC regulations. This is great news as it keeps our demolition timeline and costs straightforward!

Being in a condo/apartment means we will need to coordinate closely with your building management or strata. We'll plan for:

• Common area & elevator protection (carpet runners, wall pads, door protection).
• Strata approval coordination and contractor liability insurance paperwork.
• Building-wide water shutoffs (if your individual unit shutoff valves aren't present or fully functional).
• Strict work-hour windows (usually 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM per standard condo bylaws) to minimize noise disruption to your neighbors.

I've updated our chronological Bill of Process to reflect these details, and I've also added the required municipal plumbing and electrical permits for Vancouver multi-unit buildings.

Now, let's move on to the remaining details for your Vanity, Flooring, and Toilet!

Question: What is the width of your vanity?

• Standard 30 inches (matches photo)
• Standard 36 inches
• I don't know (use standard 30-inch as fallback)

Question: What material would you like for the new vanity countertop?

• Quartz/ engineered stone (with undermount sink)
• Laminate (with drop-in sink)
• Pre-integrated cultured-marble top (all-in-one vanity kit style)

Question: What type of new flooring would you like?

• Porcelain/ ceramic floor tile (tiled floor)
• Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP - waterproof click flooring)
• New high-grade sheet vinyl

Question: Are you keeping the large flat mirror and the side-mounted medicine cabinet, or would you like to replace them?

• Keep both as-is
• Replace both (remove old and install new mirror/medicine cabinet)
• Remove both, and install just a single new mirror/medicine cabinet
• Remove medicine cabinet, keep flat mirror only

Question: The white cabinet/shelving over the toilet — would you like us to remove and dispose of it, or keep it to re-install later?

• Remove and dispose of it permanently
• Carefully remove it and re-install it after painting
• Keep it exactly as-is (do not remove/move it)

Question: Do you have the exact dimensions of your bathroom floor, or should we assume a standard size of 45 sqft (approx. 5x9 ft)?

• Assume standard size of 45 sqft (approx. 5x9 ft)
• I have exact dimensions (I will type them below)

Your project estimate

Project summary

A comprehensive condo bathroom renovation in a Vancouver building constructed in or after 1990. Scope includes replacing the alcove tub with a new tub and a custom tiled surround (80 sqft), installing a glass shower door, replacing a 30" vanity with an integrated cultured-marble top, laying LVP flooring (45 sqft), replacing the toilet, and replacing the vanity light fixture and electrical devices. Demolition includes permanent removal of an over-toilet shelving unit and medicine cabinet, requiring drywall patching. All permits, strata coordination, and common area protection are included.

Estimate range

$12,600 - $19,100 This is a starting ballpark, not a final price.

Estimated work

Item	Details	Range
Condo Elevator & Logistics Coordination	PREP and coordinate elevator booking, wall/corridor padding, and building logistics with the condo administration.	$100 - $200
Common-Area & In-Unit Protection Setup	SUPPLY and INSTALL temporary heavy-duty floor and wall protection along the common-area corridors, elevator, and in-unit pathways.	$250 - $400
Building Elevator Strata Fee	SUPPLY building elevator booking fee as required by condo strata bylaws.	$75 - $125
Project Management & Coordination Allowance	PREP, sequence, and manage daily operations, trade handoffs, material deliveries, and quality inspections for the bathroom renovation.	$600 - $1,000
Plumbing Disconnects & Water Shutoff Coordination	DISCONNECT existing tub plumbing, toilet, vanity faucet, and kitchen/vanity sink. Coordinate main water riser shutoff with condo management.	$250 - $400
Cabinetry & Accessory Demolition	DEMO and remove existing vanity cabinet, medicine cabinet, and over-toilet shelving unit.	$75 - $125
Bathroom Floor & Wet-Area Wall Demolition	DEMO and strip existing vinyl flooring, cove base, and drywall surrounding the tub/shower alcove down to the wood/steel framing studs.	$300 - $450
Tub & Shower Mixing Valve Rough-In	INSTALL new pressure-balanced shower mixing valve, tub drain assembly, and rough-in water supply piping.	$1,250 - $1,950
Under-Sink Water Shutoff Valves	INSTALL two new 3/8" male water shutoff valves under the bathroom vanity.	$100 - $175
Plumbing Permit Administration	PREP, submit plumbing permit application to the City of Vancouver, coordinate mandatory inspections, and manage closeout.	$250 - $400
Permit Fee Allowance	SUPPLY municipal plumbing and electrical permit fee allowance for standard multi-unit residential fixture replacements.	$300 - $450
Acrylic Tub Installation	SUPPLY and INSTALL new contractor-supplied acrylic tub. Level, shim, and anchor securely to subfloor and wall framing studs.	$800 - $1,200
Mold-Resistant Wet-Wall Backer Board	INSTALL mold-resistant drywall / backer board on the 80 sqft shower wet walls.	$350 - $550
Continuous Wet-Area Waterproofing Membrane	INSTALL a continuous waterproof membrane system over the new wet-area backer board prior to tile installation.	$300 - $475
Custom Tile Tub Surround Installation	INSTALL contractor-supplied basic ceramic wall tile over 80 sqft of wet-area surround. Grout and seal all joints.	$1,300 - $2,050
LVP Flooring Prep & Installation	PREP bathroom subfloor with leveling patch and moisture barrier. INSTALL new waterproof click Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring over 45 sqft.	$375 - $600
30-Inch Vanity Cabinet Installation	INSTALL new contractor-supplied 30-inch single-sink vanity cabinet. Level, shim, and anchor securely to wall studs.	$900 - $1,400
Cultured Marble Vanity Countertop	INSTALL the pre-integrated cultured marble vanity countertop with integrated sink. Seal edges with silicone.	$250 - $425
Vanity Faucet & Under-Sink Plumbing Connection	INSTALL and connect new vanity faucet, supply lines, sink basket strainer, and PVC P-trap.	$450 - $700
Standard Toilet Replacement	INSTALL and connect new contractor-supplied standard elongated toilet. Includes new wax ring, supply line, and closet bolts.	$450 - $750
Frameless Glass Tub Shower Door	INSTALL new contractor-supplied frameless double tub sliding glass shower door on the new tub deck. Seal edges.	$900 - $1,400
Vanity Light & Device Updates	INSTALL new decorative vanity light fixture, update GFI outlet, and replace light switches.	$325 - $525
Electrical Permit Administration	PREP, submit electrical permit application, coordinate inspections, and manage closeout with the safety authority.	$225 - $375
Drywall Patching & Finish Repair	PREP and patch drywall holes where the medicine cabinet and over-toilet cabinet were removed. Tape, mud, and sand to Level 4 finish.	$800 - $1,250
Bathroom Painting (Wall, Ceiling, & Trim)	PREP, prime, and paint bathroom walls, ceiling, and trim. Includes painter trip minimum charge and raw paint material.	$450 - $700
MDF Baseboards & Transitions	INSTALL new MDF baseboards and floor transitions at the bathroom door threshold.	$100 - $175
Post-Construction Clean & Waste Disposal	PREP, bag, and haul away job-generated demolition and construction debris. Perform thorough post-construction cleaning of the bathroom.	$750 - $1,200

Cost summary

Category	Range
Materials	$4,600 - $7,000
Labour	$8,000 - $12,100
Total	$12,600 - $19,100

What is included

• Secure condo corporation approvals, book elevator, and install common area and in-unit floor/finish protection.
• Coordinate with building management for water shutoff and disconnect/remove the old tub, toilet, vanity cabinet, sink, faucet, over-toilet cabinet, and medicine cabinet.
• Demolish existing vinyl flooring, cove base, and drywall around the tub/shower alcove down to the studs.
• Rough-in new pressure-balanced shower mixing valve, tub drain, and new under-sink shutoff valves/drain piping.
• Install new contractor-supplied tub, level/anchor, and install mold-resistant drywall / backer board on the wet walls.
• Apply a continuous waterproof membrane system over the wet-area backer board.
• Install contractor-supplied tile on the 80 sqft surround, grout, and seal.
• Prep bathroom subfloor and install new contractor-supplied LVP flooring.
• Set, level, and anchor the new contractor-supplied 30-inch vanity cabinet.
• Install the new pre-integrated cultured marble vanity countertop with integrated sink.
• Install and connect the new vanity faucet, sink drain, and new toilet with a new wax ring and supply line.
• Install the new sliding/hinged glass shower door on the tub deck.
• Install new vanity light fixture and update the GFI outlet and light switches.
• Patch drywall where medicine cabinet and over-toilet cabinet were removed, prime, and paint the walls, ceiling, and trim.
• Install new MDF baseboards, transitions, remove protection, clean bathroom, and haul away debris.

Permits or inspections

Item	Why it may be needed
Plumbing Permit (Condo Plumbing Modification)	Required in BC/Vancouver for modifying and replacing plumbing fixtures in a multi-unit building.
Electrical Permit (Fixture and Device Updates)	Required for updating switches, outlets, and light fixtures in a multi-unit residential property in Vancouver.

Possible add-ons

These items are not included in the estimate range above. They may change after an on-site review.

Item	Trade	Possible range	What would confirm it
Supply and install toilet flange extension or repair if the existing flange is damaged or sits below the level of the new LVP flooring.	Plumber	$300 - $450	Confirmed upon removal of the existing toilet if the flange is corroded, damaged, or too low relative to the finished floor height.
Repair or replace water-damaged subfloor plywood or joist framing if dry rot or active water damage is discovered after tub/vinyl removal.	General Contractor	$350 - $550	Confirmed upon demolition of the existing tub and flooring if rot, mold, or structural soft spots are visible.

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