Bathroom Renovation Cost in Hamilton (2026)
Average cost in Hamilton
$4,500 — $45,000
$150 — $325 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSkilled trades (plumbing, electrical, tiling)
45%
Vanity, toilet, tub/shower, and tile
35%
Internal pipe and wire updates
12%
City of Hamilton fees and basic plans
3%
Unexpected repairs (mold, rot, or code issues)
5%
HST at 13%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$17,300 — $25,950
Based on 8 sources and market data for Hamilton. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$17,940
Today
$18,837
Bathroom Renovation in Hamilton is ↑ 5.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $897 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 Hamilton
Verified providersZzone Homes Inc. - Hamilton Home Renovations & Addition Contractor
390 Dewitt Rd #9, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 4P6, Canada
77 reviews
Sunridge renovations
996 Queensdale Ave E, Hamilton, ON L9A1H1, Canada
61 reviews
Elite Building & Construction Home Renovation Contractor
40 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2V8, Canada
151 reviews
NEWFORE INC. - Hamilton Contractor
435 McNeilly Rd Unit 104, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5E3, Canada
95 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 relocating plumbing fixtures, altering load-bearing walls, or changing the room's footprint. A standard 2026 Hamilton building permit for a residential remodel with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work costs approximately $560.
Maintaining the current layout can save between $2,000 and $5,000. Relocating a toilet or shower drain in older Hamilton homes often requires significant subfloor work and new venting, which adds substantial labor costs.
Mid-range bathroom renovations in the Hamilton-Burlington area currently see an ROI of 65% to 80%, making it one of the highest-value home improvements for 2026.
A full gut renovation typically takes 5 to 8 weeks. This includes time for demolition, rough-ins, inspections by City of Hamilton officials, tiling, and final fixture installation.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 4 days 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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