Bathroom renovation cost in Calgary
Published prices, and what moves yours.
What companies publish
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Basic refresh
$5,000 to $15,000
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Mid-range redo
$13,000 to $35,000
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High-end
$35,000 to $80,000
5 price pages, 4 for Calgary, Oct 2026. Not our prices.
Trade rates
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Plumber
$90 to $130/hour
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Electrician
$80 to $120/hour
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Tile setter
$60 to $95/hour
One Calgary company's rates, Oct 2026. Not ours.
What moves the price
Moving the plumbing
A new layout needs a plumbing permit and more work than new fixtures.
A tiled shower
A new tile shower is what puts a job in the mid-range.
Finishes
Tile, vanity and fixtures set where a job lands in its range.
Same room, other quotes
One Calgary company tells of an 80 sq ft ensuite quoted from $14,000 to $52,000.
Source: price pages and calgary.ca.
Questions
Can I renovate a bathroom for $10,000?
Sometimes. A basic refresh (new fixtures, same layout) mostly runs $5,000 to $15,000 on published price pages. A full redo with a new tile shower mostly runs $13,000 to $35,000 (5 price pages, 4 for Calgary, read Oct 2026). Other companies' published prices, not ours. We quote in writing after a visit.brother to confirm
Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation?
For new plumbing, or for extending or changing the plumbing you have, the City asks for a plumbing permit. Electrical work needs an electrical permit (City of Calgary). New fixtures in the same spots usually need less.
Why do bathroom quotes differ so much?
Quotes count different things: the shower, the tile, moving pipes, the vanity, the permits. Ask each company for one written price that lists every item, so you compare the same job.
Get a quote
Name and phone, that's all.
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