Quick Answer

Bathroom Renovation Cost in Calgary (2026)

Average cost in Calgary

$23,060avg

$5,000 — $65,000

$100 — $500 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
11 sources
Updated 3 weeks ago
Alberta

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Plumbing, electrical, and tiling trades

$9,000 — $28,000

45%

Materials & Fixtures

Vanities, tiles, tubs, and toilets

$7,000 — $22,000

35%

Contingency

Unexpected repairs (mold, old wiring)

$3,000 — $9,000

15%

Permits & Design

City of Calgary fees and floor plans

$500 — $3,000

5%

🧾GST (5%) — Alberta
Base cost + $1,153 tax$24,213

GST at 5%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Vanity & sink replacement
  • Toilet replacement
  • Tub/shower update
  • Tile flooring & walls
  • Basic plumbing
  • Lighting & exhaust fan
  • Labor & installation

Typically Excludes

  • Full tub-to-shower conversion
  • Heated floors
  • Custom glass enclosures
  • Structural modifications
  • Permits

Based on a standard 5x8 ft bathroom. Master bath or custom designs may cost more.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$20,313

$16,250 — $24,376

Based on 11 sources and market data for Calgary. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$22,131

Today

$23,060

Bathroom Renovation in Calgary is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $929 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Bathroom Reno Contractors in Calgary

Verified providers
🔨

BATH FX INC

89 Elgin Meadows Cir SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 0W6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

107 reviews

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Versatile Renovations

Bay 10, 1236 38 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6N2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

130 reviews

🔨

Ultimate Renovations Calgary

5056 11 St SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2Y5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

100 reviews

🔨

Reborn Renovations - Remodeling Company

3170 114 Ave SE #50, Calgary, AB T2Z 3V6, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

80 reviews

🔨

Kay2 Contracting & Home Renovations

3336 47 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2W1, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

79 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Yes, if you are moving plumbing fixtures, changing electrical wiring, or making structural changes. City of Calgary permits for these tasks typically cost between $100 and $500.

A full master ensuite renovation with high-end fixtures and custom tile work typically ranges from $30,000 to $60,000 or more.

A professional tub-to-shower conversion generally costs between $8,000 and $15,000, depending on the choice of tile and whether plumbing lines need to be relocated.

Yes, a budget-friendly or cosmetic refresh for a small bathroom (under 40 sq ft) that keeps the existing layout typically costs between $5,000 and $10,000.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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