Bathroom Renovation Cost in St. John's (2026)
Average cost in St. John's
$8,200 — $46,500
$165 — $345 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedPlumbing, electrical, and tiling trades
45%
Toilet, tub/shower, and faucets
20%
Tile, flooring, and waterproofing
20%
Vanity and stone/laminate tops
10%
City fees and debris removal
5%
HST at 15%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$15,200 — $22,800
Based on 8 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
$20,321
Today
$21,296
Bathroom Renovation in St. John's is ↑ 4.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $975 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 providersReshape Consulting Inc.
50 Pippy Pl #12, St. John's, NL A1B 4H7, Canada
29 reviews
DEHTEROV Services - Renovations and Design
44a Lady Anderson Street, St. John's, NL A1B 0G8, Canada
14 reviews
Homeworx Modular Homes & Renovations
84 O'Leary, St. John's, NL A1B 2C7, Canada
12 reviews
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💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
In 2026, the City of St. John's charges $9 per $1,000 of construction value for renovations, with a minimum fee of $50. For a standard $22,000 project, the permit cost is approximately $198.
Licensed plumbers and electricians in the St. John's metro area typically bill between $95 and $140 per hour in 2026, while general renovation laborers earn between $38 and $45 per hour.
Due to high ambient humidity and salt air, St. John's contractors recommend high-performance ventilation (often 80-110 CFM) and premium waterproofing systems, which can add 8-12% to the material budget compared to inland provinces.
A standard full-scale renovation in St. John's typically takes 3 to 5 weeks, though specialty materials shipped from the mainland can occasionally extend lead times by an additional 2 weeks.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 3 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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