How much does it cost to replace a bathroom vanity and toilet in Vancouver?

Hi there, I'm Chris. I've been a residential General Contractor for 25 years. Looking at the photos you uploaded, this is a very straightforward bathroom upgrade, but we want to make sure we coordinate the details so everything goes smoothly.

I've broken down your project into two main scope items, ranked by complexity:

1. Vanity Replacement (Highest Complexity): This involves disconnecting the plumbing, removing the old unit, prepping the wall, installing the new cabinet, setting the countertop/sink/faucet, and reconnecting the water lines and drain.
2. Toilet Replacement: This involves draining and removing the old toilet, replacing the wax ring and closet bolts, setting the new fixture, and connecting/testing the water supply.

Key Observations from your Photos:

• Over-Toilet Cabinet: You have a white storage shelving unit straddling the toilet and sitting right up against the vanity. This will need to be removed to safely swap out the toilet and vanity.
• Mirror Alignment: There is a large, wall-mounted mirror sitting directly behind the vanity. We need to be careful with the height and backsplash profile of your new vanity so we don't interfere with the bottom edge of that mirror.
• Vinyl Sheet Flooring: Since your flooring is sheet vinyl, the footprint of the new vanity needs to be at least as wide and deep as the old one, otherwise we might expose unpainted drywall or unfinished flooring underneath.

To build an accurate ballpark estimate for you, could you help me with a few quick details?

Question: What is your postal code or city? (This helps us look up local permits, municipal guidelines, and local material pricing.)

Question: What type of home is this?

• Single-Family Detached House
• Townhouse or Rowhouse
• Condo or Apartment (with shared water shut-offs)
• Condo or Apartment (with in-suite water shut-offs)

Question: Approximately when was your home built?

• Before 1990
• 1990 or later

Question: The current vanity appears to be about 30 inches wide. What width are you planning for the new vanity?

• Keep standard 30 inches
• Go smaller (e.g., 24 inches)
• Go larger (e.g., 36 inches)

Question: Who will be purchasing the new vanity, sink, faucet, and modern toilet?

• I will buy all the fixtures (Owner-Supplied)
• I want the contractor to supply mid-range fixtures
• I will buy the vanity, but want the contractor to supply the toilet

Question: What should we do with the white shelving unit that sits over the toilet?

• Remove and dispose of it permanently
• Remove and carefully reinstall it after the new fixtures are set

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Photos that would help

If you have a chance to snap a couple more pictures, it would help confirm our installation conditions:

• A photo of the shut-off valves under the current vanity sink.
• A close-up of the water connection valve on the wall behind the toilet.

Your project estimate

Project summary

The client wants to replace their existing 30-inch vanity and standard toilet with modern, owner-supplied fixtures in a post-1990 Vancouver condo. The work includes managing condo logistics, temporary removal and reinstallation of an over-toilet shelving unit, code-compliant plumbing reconnections, and old fixture disposal.

Estimate range

$1,400 - $2,150 This is a starting ballpark, not a final price.

Estimated work

Item	Details	Range
Condo Project Mobilization & Protection	PREP building corridors, elevator protection, and unit pathways. Coordinate scheduling and approvals with Strata.	$100 - $200
City of Vancouver Plumbing Permit & Administration	Administer and secure the required Plumbing Permit from the City of Vancouver for multi-family fixture replacement.	$275 - $450
Remove Over-Toilet Shelving Unit	Carefully DEMO and remove the existing white over-toilet storage shelving unit and store safely.	$40 - $60
Disconnect Vanity Plumbing	DISCONNECT existing vanity faucet, drain trap, and water supply lines prior to vanity demolition.	$55 - $90
Remove Vanity Cabinet & Countertop	DEMO and remove existing 30" vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink. Exercise extreme care around the glued mirror.	$40 - $60
Install Bathroom Vanity Cabinet	INSTALL_LABOR to set, level, shim, and anchor the new owner-supplied 30" vanity cabinet to the wall.	$100 - $150
Install Vanity Countertop, Sink & Backsplash	INSTALL_LABOR to fit new owner-supplied countertop, integrated sink, and backsplash. Seal all edges with silicone.	$100 - $200
Reconnect Vanity Faucet & Drain	INSTALL_LABOR to install owner-supplied faucet and reconnect faucet to water supply lines and drain.	$75 - $150
Supply PVC P-Trap Kit	SUPPLY and install new PVC P-trap kit under the vanity.	$12 - $18
Supply & Install Shut-Off Valves	SUPPLY and install new 1/4-turn ball shut-off valves for the hot and cold water supplies.	$75 - $150
Supply Faucet Supply Lines	SUPPLY and install a pair of stainless steel braided faucet supply lines.	$14 - $22
Toilet Replacement (Owner-Supplied)	INSTALL_LABOR for owner-supplied modern toilet. Includes new wax ring, closet bolts, connection, testing, and disposal of old toilet.	$225 - $375
Reinstall Over-Toilet Shelving Unit	INSTALL_LABOR to carefully reinstall the white over-toilet storage shelving unit.	$40 - $60
Debris Disposal & Haulage	Load, transport, and hand-haul old toilet, vanity, and project debris for safe disposal.	$150 - $250

Cost summary

Category	Range
Materials	$300 - $475
Labour	$1,050 - $1,650
Total	$1,400 - $2,150

What is included

• Secure strata/condo work approvals, coordinate work-hour windows, and protect building corridors and in-unit pathways.
• Carefully remove the white over-toilet storage shelving unit and set it aside in a safe location.
• Shut off in-suite water supply valves, disconnect toilet supply line, drain, and remove the existing toilet.
• Disconnect vanity sink faucet, drain trap, and water supply lines.
• Detach and remove the existing 30" vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink.
• Set, level, shim, and anchor the new owner-supplied 30" vanity cabinet to the wall.
• Install the new owner-supplied countertop, integrated sink, and backsplash, sealing all edges.
• Install the new owner-supplied faucet and reconnect the drain trap assembly and water supply lines; test under pressure.
• Install a new wax ring, closet bolts, and set the new owner-supplied modern toilet. Connect water supply and test flush for leaks.
• Carefully reinstall the white over-toilet storage shelving unit over the new modern toilet.
• Haul away and dispose of the old toilet, old vanity, and all job-related debris.

Permits or inspections

Item	Why it may be needed
Plumbing Permit (Fixture Replacement)	Required by the City of Vancouver for plumbing fixture installations/replacements in multi-family dwellings.

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 kit, including remove/reset toilet with new wax seal, labor, and materials if flange is below finished floor.	Plumber	$300 - $450	Existing toilet flange is found to be below finished floor level upon toilet removal.
Provide drywall patch, tape, mud, sand, and paint touch-up behind vanity or toilet where old installations damaged existing walls.	General Contractor	$350 - $550	Drywall damage or paint peeling discovered behind old vanity or shelving after demolition.

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