What bathroom renovation plumbing typically costs
| Same layout | $3,989–$6,989Rough-in and finish for toilet, sink and tub or shower. |
|---|---|
| Moving fixtures | $7,989–$14,989New drains and vents under the floor. |
Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
When you need it
- Fixtures are moving, or a second sink is being added
- A tub is becoming a shower
- You are adding a bathroom in a basement or new suite
What changes the price
| Layout changes | Keeping fixtures where they are costs far less than moving drains. |
|---|---|
| Below the floor | A basement bathroom may mean breaking the slab or adding a sewage pump. |
| Fixture choices | Wall-hung toilets, freestanding tubs and multi-head showers add rough-in work. |
What the job involves
- Review the layout and fixture choices, since wall-hung toilets and freestanding tubs change the rough-in.
- Rough-in: drains, vents and water lines in their new positions.
- Pressure test and have it inspected before the walls are closed.
- Finish: once tile and paint are done, set the toilet, vanity, faucets, shower trim and tub.
- Test every fixture.
- Time on site
- Two visits: 1 to 3 days of rough-in, then about a day to finish
- Permits
- A plumbing permit is required when fixtures move or are added.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for bathroom renovation plumbing, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It starts with an on-site estimate for $269. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber looks at the job and gives you a price in writing, good for 30 days. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit. Anything found once work has started is priced and approved before it is done.
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Questions people ask
How much does bathroom renovation plumbing cost in Metro Vancouver?
Same layout: $3,989–$6,989. Moving fixtures: $7,989–$14,989. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
What is the difference between rough-in and finish?
Rough-in is the pipework inside the walls and floor, done before drywall. Finish is fitting the fixtures at the end.
Can I add a bathroom in the basement?
Yes. If the drains are below the sewer line, the slab is cut for new drains or a sewage pump is added.
When should the plumber be involved?
Before fixtures are ordered. Some of them need parts built into the wall first.
Is the estimate free?
No. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber comes out, looks at the job and gives you a written estimate. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit.
What if you find something unexpected once work starts?
The estimate is based on what can be seen. Anything found once a wall, floor or the ground is open is shown to you, priced and approved before it is done.
