Quick Answer

Bathroom Renovation Cost in St. John's (2026)

Average cost in St. John's

$17,484avg

$7,250 — $32,000

$165 — $315 per sq ft

+5.2% YoY
6 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Newfoundland and Labrador

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Licensed plumbing, electrical, and general contracting

$7,925 — $17,600

50%

Materials

Tile, flooring, drywall, and rough-in supplies

$3,960 — $8,000

25%

Fixtures & Finishes

Vanity, toilet, tub/shower, and hardware

$3,170 — $6,400

20%

Permits & Disposal

City fees and waste management

$795 — $1,600

5%

🧾HST (15%) — Newfoundland and Labrador
Base cost + $2,623 tax$20,107

HST at 15%

📋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

$19,000

$15,200 — $22,800

Based on 6 sources and market data for St. John's. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$16,620

Today

$17,484

Bathroom Renovation in St. John's is 5.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $864 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 St. John's

Verified providers
🔨

GoodBoy Renovations

10 Holbrook Ave, St. John's, NL A1E 2Y1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

17 reviews

🔨

Reshape Consulting Inc.

50 Pippy Pl #12, St. John's, NL A1B 4H7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

29 reviews

🔨

DEHTEROV Services - Renovations and Design

44a Lady Anderson Street, St. John's, NL A1B 0G8, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

14 reviews

🔨

Homeworx Modular Homes & Renovations

84 O'Leary, St. John's, NL A1B 2C7, Canada

4.1
★★★★

12 reviews

🔨

Total Home Renovations

324 Stavanger Dr, St. John's, NL A1A 5W9, Canada

3.8
★★★½

18 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. In St. John's, permits are required for any work involving structural changes, plumbing (except simple fixture replacement), or electrical systems. Cosmetic updates like painting or tiling typically do not require a permit.

The city charges $9 per $1,000 of construction value for renovations up to $100,000, with a minimum fee of $50. Separate plumbing permits cost approximately $18.48 per new fixture installed.

Costs in St. John's are often 10% lower than the national average due to local labor rates, but this is offset by higher logistics costs for shipping specialty materials and a smaller pool of available contractors, which can extend timelines to 5-8 weeks.

A mid-range bathroom renovation in Newfoundland and Labrador typically yields an ROI of 65% to 80%, making it one of the highest-value home improvements in the local real estate market.

📊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: 2 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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