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

Average cost in St. John's

$20,005avg

$8,500 — $48,000

$185 — $365 per sq ft

+4.6% YoY
11 sources
Updated 1 weeks ago
Newfoundland and Labrador

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled trades (plumbing, electrical, tiling)

$8,600 — $21,600

45%

Materials & Fixtures

Vanity, tile, tub, shower, and toilet

$6,700 — $16,800

35%

Demolition & Disposal

Removal of old fixtures and debris

$1,900 — $4,800

10%

Contingency

Buffer for mold or structural surprises

$1,350 — $3,400

7%

Permits & Design

City of St. John's building permits

$600 — $1,400

3%

🧾HST (15%) — Newfoundland and Labrador
Base cost + $3,001 tax$23,006

HST at 15%

📋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

$19,000

$15,200 — $22,800

Based on 11 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

$19,125

Today

$20,005

Bathroom Renovation in St. John's is 4.6% compared to roughly a year ago — about $880 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 providers
🔨

GoodBoy Renovations

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

5.0
★★★★★

16 reviews

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Reshape Consulting Inc.

50 Pippy Pl #12, St. John's, NL A1B 4H7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

29 reviews

🔨

DEHTEROV Services - Renovations and Design

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

4.7
★★★★½

15 reviews

🔨

Homeworx Modular Homes & Renovations

84 O'Leary, St. John's, NL A1B 2C7, Canada

4.1
★★★★

12 reviews

🔨

Total Home Renovations

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

3.8
★★★½

18 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

Homeowners in St. John's can expect a return on investment of 65% to 80% for mid-range bathroom renovations, making it one of the highest-value home improvements in the local market for 2026.

In 2026, licensed plumbers and electricians in the St. John's area typically charge between $75 and $150 per hour, reflecting a 4-6% increase over the previous year due to skilled labor shortages.

Yes, the City of St. John's requires building permits for any structural changes or modifications to plumbing and electrical systems. Permit fees generally range from $100 to $1,000 depending on the project's total valuation.

A standard full renovation typically takes 5 to 8 weeks. This timeline accounts for local material lead times and the scheduling of specialized sub-trades which remain in high demand across the Avalon Peninsula.

📊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: 1 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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