Quick Answer

Bathroom Renovation Cost in Victoria (2026)

Average cost in Victoria

$30,855avg

$8,500 — $75,000

$185 — $475 per sq ft

+5.2% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
British Columbia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor & Trades

Plumbing, electrical, and tiling specialists

$13,000 — $37,500

50%

Materials & Fixtures

Vanity, toilet, tub, and hardware

$9,000 — $26,000

35%

Waterproofing & Substrate

Schluter systems and cement board

$2,500 — $7,500

10%

Permits & Disposal

City of Victoria fees and bin rentals

$1,000 — $4,000

5%

🧾GST+PST (12%) — British Columbia
Base cost + $3,703 tax$34,558

GST+PST at 12%

📋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

$22,750

$18,200 — $27,300

Based on 9 sources and market data for Victoria. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$29,330

Today

$30,855

Bathroom Renovation in Victoria is 5.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,525 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 Victoria

Verified providers
🔨

Southern Comfort Renovations

2014 Fernwood Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 2Y9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

26 reviews

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Flintstones Pro

520 Ardersier Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 1C7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

153 reviews

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Green Island Builders Ltd

3030 McAnally Rd, Victoria, BC V8N 1T4, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

40 reviews

🔨

CVR construction LTD.

1226 Finlayson St, Victoria, BC V8T 2V3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

35 reviews

🔨

MAC Reno Design Build

5285 W Saanich Rd, Victoria, BC V9E 2E8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

96 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, a permit is required if you are moving plumbing fixtures, altering electrical circuits, or changing structural walls. In Victoria, permit fees typically range from $500 to $2,000 depending on the total construction value.

For Victoria homes built before 1990, major structural renovations may trigger mandatory seismic upgrades. These upgrades can add between $20,000 and $50,000 to a project if structural walls are opened.

Homeowners in Victoria can expect a Return on Investment (ROI) of approximately 65% to 80% for mid-range bathroom renovations, which is higher than the national average due to the city's competitive real estate market.

A standard full renovation typically takes 5 to 8 weeks. This timeline includes 1-2 weeks for demolition and rough-ins, 2-3 weeks for tiling and waterproofing, and 1-2 weeks for final fixture installation and inspections.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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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