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Bathroom Renovation Cost in Calgary (2026)

Average cost in Calgary

$22,500avg

$5,000 — $60,000

$120 — $300 per sq ft

+8.5% YoY
6 sources
Updated today
Alberta

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor & Installation

Skilled trades, demolition, and general labor

$6,000 — $18,000

40%

Fixtures & Cabinetry

Vanity, tub, shower glass, and hardware

$3,000 — $15,000

25%

Plumbing & Electrical

Rough-ins, moving pipes, and wiring

$2,500 — $8,500

15%

Flooring & Tile

Waterproof flooring, shower surrounds, and heated floors

$1,500 — $8,000

15%

Permits & Disposal

City of Calgary permits and dumpster rentals

$800 — $2,000

5%

🧾GST (5%) — Alberta
Base cost + $1,125 tax$23,625

GST at 5%

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Estimated Cost

$20,313

$16,250 — $24,376

Based on 6 sources and market data for Calgary. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Bathroom Reno Contractors in Calgary

Via Google
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BATH FX INC

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

5.0
★★★★★

105 reviews

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Ultimate Renovations Calgary

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

4.9
★★★★½

100 reviews

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Versatile Renovations

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

4.9
★★★★½

125 reviews

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Reborn Renovations

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

4.8
★★★★½

80 reviews

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Paramount Home Renovations

4723 1 St SW #310, Calgary, AB T2G 4Y8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

73 reviews

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Common Questions

A standard mid-range bathroom renovation in Calgary typically costs between $15,000 and $30,000. This usually includes updating fixtures, installing new waterproof flooring, replacing the vanity, and adding new lighting.

Yes, if you are making structural changes, relocating plumbing (like installing a new shower pan), or altering electrical wiring, the City of Calgary requires plumbing and electrical permits. These typically cost $150 to $300 each.

Due to competition with Alberta's oil sector, skilled trades in Calgary charge premium rates. Journeyman plumbers typically charge $90 to $120 per hour, electricians $85 to $110 per hour, and tile installers $60 to $85 per hour.

Yes, a cosmetic refresh can be done for $5,000 to $10,000. This budget covers surface-level updates like painting, swapping light fixtures, and installing a stock vanity, but does not include moving plumbing or major layout changes.

📊Data Sources

Methodology
1

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

2

Licensed contractor estimates and cost guides

3

Government construction statistics (BLS/StatCan)

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.