A bathroom renovation delivers some of the highest return on investment of any home project, yet budgeting one accurately is notoriously difficult. Tile selection alone can swing the total by $5,000 or more, and plumbing relocation adds cost that surprises many homeowners. Regional variation is significant: the same 5×8 bathroom renovation runs roughly 15–20% more in Toronto or Vancouver than in Calgary or Halifax, driven primarily by differences in licensed plumber rates and tile installer availability.
This calculator generates a city-specific estimate based on your bathroom size, quality tier, and the features you choose. Select Budget, Standard, or Premium finishes, then configure your vanity, shower vs. tub, tile coverage, plumbing fixtures, ventilation, and optional heated floor. Every toggle updates your cost breakdown in real time, so you can see the exact dollar impact of upgrading from a prefab shower to a custom tile surround, or from a basic vanity to a floating double unit.
Start with the Standard tier and your actual square footage to establish a realistic baseline. If your budget is tight, the breakdown will show you that tile and the shower enclosure typically account for 35–45% of the total — the two places where strategic trade-offs save the most money.