Vancouver & the Lower Mainland
Bathroom Renovation in Vancouver
Tile and stone bathrooms built on proper waterproofing, by the tradesman who sets the tile himself.
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Bathrooms we have built
What we do
Bathroom work we take on
Waterproofing
Full bonded membrane systems, shower pans built by hand
Curbless showers
Recessed structure, linear drains, flush thresholds
Large-format porcelain
Flattened substrates, tight joints, clean cuts
Natural stone
Marble and limestone blended, sealed and protected
Niches and benches
Framed and waterproofed to suit the tile layout
Heated floors
Uncoupling membrane over in-floor heating cable
Vanities and fixtures
Set level and connected by licensed trades
Strata coordination
Insurance, elevator bookings and building work hours
Planning
What drives the cost
No two bathrooms price the same. These are the things that actually move the number, explained the way we would explain them standing in the room with you.
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Footprint and layout changes
Keeping the toilet, sink and shower where they are is the least expensive path. Moving any of them means opening the floor, re-running drain and supply lines and, in most cases, an inspection.
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Tile size and material
Porcelain is more forgiving than natural stone: marble and limestone need sealing, careful blending between boxes and slower setting. Large-format sheets need substrate flattening; mosaics need far more cutting time.
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Shower type
A tub-shower with a standard base is the quickest build. A curbless shower with a linear drain means recessing the floor structure, more waterproofing detail and a sloped pan built by hand.
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Niches, benches and details
Each niche, bench or bullnose edge is framing, waterproofing and layout work on its own. Two niches and a floating bench add real hours before a single tile goes on.
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Waterproofing system
We build to a full bonded system (Schluter or equivalent) rather than the minimum. It costs more up front and is the part you never want to redo.
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Who supplies the fixtures
If you buy the vanity, tile and fixtures yourself, you control that spend and we install. If we supply them, it is one invoice and we carry the warranty and the delivery risk.
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Strata and permit requirements
Condos usually need building approval, insurance paperwork, elevator bookings and restricted work hours. Plumbing relocations in Vancouver generally need a permit, which adds time before the start date.
Every estimate is itemised so you see exactly where the money goes — request one and we'll walk you through it.
How a project runs
From first message to final walkthrough.
Five steps, and you can see where your job stands at any point.
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Request
Send the scope, photos and timing in a few minutes.
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Review & photos
We read it the same day and ask for anything missing.
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Site visit
Measurements, substrate checks and material talk in person.
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Estimate approved in your portal
Line-by-line pricing you approve online, no paperwork.
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Build with progress updates
Photos, milestones and messages as the work moves.
Questions
Common questions
- How long does a bathroom renovation take?
- A straightforward bathroom in the same layout usually runs three to four weeks on site, including cure and set times we do not rush. Moving plumbing, ordering stone or waiting on a strata approval can push it to six.
- Do I need a permit in Vancouver?
- Tile, fixtures and finishes in the same layout normally do not need one. Moving drains or supply lines, or changing the room structure, generally does, and we will tell you which side of the line your project sits on before you commit.
- Can you work in a strata or condo?
- Yes, and we do regularly. We carry the insurance and WorkSafeBC coverage your building will ask for, submit the paperwork, book the elevator and keep to the building's work hours and noise rules.
Ready to start your bathroom?
Send through the room, a few photos and your timing. Matteo reads every request himself and comes back with an itemised estimate.
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