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

Average cost in St. John's

$15,500/ sq ft

$9,000 — $25,000

$100 — $250 per sq ft

+5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Newfoundland and Labrador

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials & Fixtures

Tiles, vanity, tub/shower, toilet

$4,050 — $11,250

45%

Labor

Carpentry, tiling, general labor

$3,600 — $10,000

40%

Plumbing & Electrical

Rough-in and fixture installation

$900 — $2,500

10%

Permits & Disposal

City permits and waste removal

$450 — $1,250

5%

🧾HST (15%) — Newfoundland and Labrador
Base cost + $2,325 tax$17,825

HST at 15%

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

🏢Top Bathroom Reno Contractors in St. John's

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GoodBoy Renovations

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

5.0
★★★★★

13 reviews

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Reshape Consulting Inc.

50 Pippy Pl Unit 11, St. John's, NL A1B 4H7, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

25 reviews

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DEHTEROV Services - Renovations and Design

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

4.7
★★★★½

15 reviews

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Spaces

39 Airport Heights Dr, St. John's, NL A1A 4W8, Canada

4.1
★★★★

9 reviews

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Total Home Renovations

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

3.8
★★★½

18 reviews

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Common Questions

In 2026, a standard bathroom renovation in St. John's typically costs between $9,000 and $25,000, with an average project coming in around $15,500. Local costs are generally about 10% lower than the Canadian national average.

Homeowners in Newfoundland can expect to pay between $100 and $250 per square foot for a bathroom remodel, depending on the quality of materials, custom fixtures, and the extent of plumbing or structural changes.

Labor typically accounts for about 40% of your total bathroom renovation budget. In St. John's, skilled trades like plumbers and electricians usually charge between $65 and $144 per hour.

If your renovation involves structural changes, moving plumbing, or significant electrical work, you will need a permit from the City of St. John's. Permit and disposal fees generally make up about 5% of the total project cost, or roughly $450 to $1,250.

📊Data Sources

Methodology
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AI-synthesized from 6 web sources (gemini-3.1-pro-preview)

2

Licensed contractor estimates and cost guides

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Government construction statistics (BLS/StatCan)

Last data collection: 2026-04-13T20:11:32.165573+00:00. Next scheduled update: . All costs in CAD.

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