Vancouver
Bathroom Renovations in Vancouver
Bathroom renovations in Vancouver, built around the tile: waterproofing first, layout second, and fixtures set into an assembly that will outlast them. We run the full scope from demolition to the last bead of silicone, and coordinate the plumbing, electrical and glass so you deal with one contractor.
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Homes we work in around Vancouver
Vancouver runs from 1910s character homes on the west side to glass towers downtown, with a century of housing in between, and the tile work changes with every decade of construction.
Character homes in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant and Dunbar, along with the 1960s and 70s Vancouver Specials across the east side, usually still have the original bathroom behind the tile: a mortar-bed shower or a tub surround on drywall, with framing that has moved since it was built. A renovation here starts with demolition to the studs, correcting the substrate, then rebuilding the wet area as a complete Schluter system before any tile goes on.
New builds along the Cambie Corridor, laneway houses, and the rebuilt lots in Dunbar and Kerrisdale bring different questions. The rooms are bigger and the tile is larger, so flatness and lippage control matter more than substrate repair. Curbless showers, linear drains and large-format porcelain are the usual asks, and each one needs the slope and the waterproofing planned before the framing is closed.
In the downtown and Yaletown towers and the older wood-frame condos in Kitsilano and Fairview, the renovation is as much logistics as tile. Strata approval, elevator bookings, noise hours and protecting the common areas all get planned up front, and the shower assembly is built to keep water out of the unit below.
Scope
What we handle in Vancouver.
- Full bathroom renovations from demolition to finished tile
- Walk-in and curbless showers with Schluter waterproofing
- Tub-to-shower conversions
- Heated tile floors with uncoupling membranes
- Large-format porcelain, natural stone and mosaic
- Coordination with plumbers, electricians and glass installers
The full Bathroom Renovations page covers process, materials, and more of the questions we get asked. For everything else we do in the city, see tile contractor in Vancouver.
FAQ
Common questions in Vancouver.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation in Vancouver?
Tile work on its own doesn't need one. Moving plumbing, changing electrical or altering walls usually does, through the City of Vancouver. We'll tell you which parts of your scope are likely to need a permit before you commit to anything, and confirm with the city where it isn't clear.
How long does a bathroom renovation take in Vancouver?
A full bathroom typically runs three to five weeks from demolition to final walkthrough, with the tile portion taking one to two of those. Custom stone, curbless showers and heated floors add time. We'll give you a real schedule after the site visit, not a guess over the phone.
What does a bathroom renovation cost in Vancouver?
It depends on size, fixtures and how much of the assembly has to be rebuilt, so treat any number before a site visit as a ballpark. Our note on bathroom renovation costs walks through what moves the price. A quote after seeing the room is the real answer.
Areas we cover in Vancouver
Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Point Grey, Hastings-Sunrise, Fraserview, Marpole, Cambie Corridor, Yaletown, Coal Harbour, and the rest of Vancouver. If you're just outside those, ask anyway.
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