Quick Answer

Bathroom Renovation Cost in Montreal (2026)

Average cost in Montreal

$29,403avg

$16,000 — $55,000

$200 — $685 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
6 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Quebec

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Plumbing & Electrical

Licensed trade labor and rough-ins

$5,100 — $13,700

25%

Fixtures & Hardware

Toilet, tub, shower kit, and faucets

$6,500 — $21,800

35%

Finishes & Cabinetry

Vanity, tiling, and flooring materials

$3,700 — $10,850

20%

Demolition & Disposal

Debris removal and site prep

$1,900 — $3,900

8%

Permits & Contingency

Municipal fees and 10-15% buffer

$1,800 — $6,050

12%

🧾GST+QST (14.98%) — Quebec
Base cost + $4,405 tax$33,808

GST+QST at 14.98%

📋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

$19,750

$15,800 — $23,700

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$28,218

Today

$29,403

Bathroom Renovation in Montreal is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,185 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 Montreal

Verified providers
🔨

Rénovation Centrale , Central Renovation

1255 R. du Square-Phillips Ste 412, Montreal, QC H3B 3G1, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

233 reviews

🔨

BonBain Construction

107 17e Avenue, Lachine, QC H8S 3N7, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

66 reviews

🔨

Universal Renovations inc

2353 Rue John Campbell, LaSalle, QC H8N 1C5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

63 reviews

🔨

DCR Renovation & Construction Montreal

3422 Bd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

585 reviews

🔨

RénoAssistance

400 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest O, Montreal, QC H3A 1L4, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

171 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 moving plumbing, changing electrical, or altering walls. The minimum residential permit fee in Montreal for 2026 is $167.40, or approximately $9.80 per $1,000 of estimated work value.

According to the APCHQ, a bathroom renovation in Montreal typically recovers 75% to 100% of its cost upon resale, making it one of the most profitable home improvements in Quebec.

Licensed plumbers and electricians in the Greater Montreal Area currently charge between $110 and $165 per hour, while general renovation labor ranges from $75 to $115 per hour.

A cosmetic refresh can take 1-2 weeks, but a full 'gut' renovation typically requires 3 to 5 weeks depending on the complexity of tiling and custom glass installations.

📊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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