How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Project Cost

Elements

Characteristics

Price

Bathtub

• Must be chosen according to the amount of space available in the bathroom
• Different sizes and shapes available (round,  square, freestanding, deep, etc.)
• Different materials: acrylic, cast-iron, enamelled steel, etc.

(without installation)

$200 for a low-end bathtub 
$400 to $600 for a standard bathtub 
$1500 and more for a high-end bathtub 
$1200 to $4800 for a hot tub
$300 to $1700 for an alcove bathtub
$700 to $1700 for a bath/shower combo 
$700 to $3870 for a freestanding bathtub

Shower

• Must be chosen according to the amount of space available in the bathroom
• Different sizes and shapes available (square, rectangle, corner, round, with a roof, etc.)
• Different installation methods: one-piece shower unit (must have enough space to pass it through the house before bringing it into the bathroom), modular (separate pieces to be assembled on the spot), custom-made, or included with a bathtub.
•  Various types of doors (if applicable): folding, sliding, etc.
• Showerheads (multi-jet, round, square, rainy effect, with integrated lights, suspended, hand-held, etc.)

(without installation)

$200 for a low-end shower cabin 
$300 to $500 for a standard shower cabin 
$800 to $1500 for a high-end shower cabin
Simple shower door: starting at $230
Sliding shower door: starting at $500

Toilet

• Different types of toilets: In one piece, in two pieces, mural (encased within the wall)
• Some modern toilets come with an ultra-modern built-in water jet, heated seat, etc.

(without installation)

$100 to 150 for a low-end toilet  
$250 to $350 for a standard toilet 
$400 to $700 for a high-end toilet 

Sink

• Must fill the needs of the occupant
• Can have one or two in the bathroom. Double sinks exist.
• Different types  of sinks: installed on a piece of furniture (encased, set on top, square, round, rectangular, etc.), self-standing (more suitable for small spaces) or included within its vanity (includes storage and is easier to install)
• Easy to clean material: stainless steel, glazed porcelain, glass, etc.

(without installation)

$30$-$60 for a standard drop-in sink

$50 to $200 for a round or square vessel sink

$75 to $250 for a high-end drop-in sink

$120 to $400 for a pedestal sink

Faucets

• Must be solid and easy to manipulate
• Different types: with movement detector, one or two knobs, etc.
• Installed on the wall, on the counter or the sink.
• Available accessories: small shower head, multi-jet faucet, rainy effect.
• Available materials: chrome, brass, stainless steel, copper, etc.

(without installation)

$40 to $60 for a low-end faucet 
$70 to $150 for a standard faucet 
$175 to $350 for a high-end faucet 

Bathroom cabinets and drawers

• It must be installed at a proper height and resistant to humidity.
• Different styles, colours, methods of installation (corner, etc.), heights and sizes.
• Often comes in the form of a pharmacy with a mirror.
• Materials: melamine, wood, metal, glass for the doors, PVC, etc.

The price will depend on whether you get your furniture built custom-made. Otherwise, here are a few examples of prices for furniture bought in store: 

Pharmacy: $40 to $220

Standard vanity: $120 to $450

Countertop

• Must be resistant to humidity.
• Different textures, finishes, colours and materials.
• Most common materials: laminate counter, stone, Corian, marble, quartz, tiles (ceramic or stone), etc.

• Ceramic (low-end/high-end(: $0.50 to $30/square foot
• Stratified:$5 to $25/linear foot
• Granite: $40 to $150/linear foot

Bathroom flooring

• Must be resistant to water and humidity.
• Avoid materials that are too slippery
• Main materials: ceramic, vinyl, linoleum, stone (granite, slate, etc.), treated cork, etc.

• Vinyl : $4 to $12/square foot
• Ceramic : $2 to $7/square foot
• Natural stone : $5 to $12/square foot

Wallcoverings

• Other than paint, tiles are also an appropriate wall covering for bathrooms (ceramic, mosaic, porcelain, etc.)

(materials only)

Natural stone wall: approx. $10/square foot

Decorative stone wall: approx. $7/square foot

Tile wall: approx. $1 to $7/square foot

Bathroom paint

• Must be resistant to humidity and easy to clean.
• Try to use 100% acrylic paint and paint that is specifically made for bathrooms and kitchens.
• A vast array of colours and finishes (semi-matte, glossy, semi-gloss, etc.)

Check out the Paint project cost calculator

Ventilation

• Must properly evacuate the humidity.
• Available with blades or with a turbine (less noisy)

Installing a bathroom fan: $300 to $500

Cleaning ventilation ducts: $300 to $600

Lighting

• Lighting must give off enough light to cover all surfaces, according to the needs of the occupants.
• Different types of lighting (general, specific to one part of the bathroom, decorative)
• Different characteristics: manual settings or according to the amount of natural light, sconce, installed on railings, encased, suspended, etc.

Prices vary according to the type of work. Here are a few examples of bathroom lamps and their prices: 

Wall light: $30 to $90 per unit

Ceiling lamp: $10 to $150 per unit

Storage

• Furniture must be resistant to humidity
• Different possibilities: pharmacy behind the mirror, storage over the toilet, individual furniture, etc.

Depends on the type of storage

Accessories and decor

• Mirrors, calcium filter, atomizer, vaporizer, towel rack, shower basket, potpourri, vase, candles, towels, bath mat, etc.

Here are a few examples: 

Towel rack (low-end/high-end): $10 to $90 per unit

Mirror: (low-end/high-end): $20 to/$200 per unit

Bathmat: $15 to $40

Electricity

• Must be very well protected from humidity and potential contact with water
• Has to be done by a professional
• Concerns ventilation ducts, electric outlets, etc.

Starting at $100/ hour (the amount of time necessary to complete the work will depend on the size of the job and will have to be defined in person with the electrician.

Plumbing

• Must be installed correctly to avoid accidents (flooding, noisy pipes, water flow and pressure, etc.)
• Has to be done by a professional

Starting at $100/ hour  ( the amount of time necessary to complete the work will depend on the size of the job)

For more precise information, check out this article: How much do plumbing renovations cost?

Insulation

• Must be very resistant to humidity (vapour barrier)
• Extensive choice in terms of materials

Starting at:

• Stone wool : $1/square foot/inch
•  PSE : $2.50/ square foot/inch
•  Cellulose: $0.85/ square foot/inch (needs to be very thick)
• More options in the following article: The cost of insulation