Bathroom Renovation Services in Vancouver, BC
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Vancouver Bathrooms That Actually Work the Way You Need Them To
Bathroom Renovations Built for Function, Durability, and Vancouver’s Climate
Bathrooms fail for predictable reasons. Tile grout cracks and holds moisture. Layouts waste space. Waterproofing was never done properly the first time. Fixtures installed a decade ago are showing it. Our owner Paul Brady and the PBL Renovations team address the actual root of the problem, whether that is a full structural redesign or targeted work that fixes what is genuinely broken without touching what is not.
We have renovated bathrooms throughout Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland since 2013. Every project comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty, permits handled from start to finish, and a team that treats your home the way they would want theirs treated.
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Completed 100+ residential and commercial renovation projects across Greater Vancouver
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SERVICES
What We Handle in Your Bathroom Renovation
No two bathrooms have the same problem. Here is the full scope of what we do:
Waterproofing and Substrate Preparation
Everything that goes wrong in a bathroom eventually traces back to what was done before the tile went on. We install tanking membranes and sheet waterproofing systems behind every wet area so the structure stays dry regardless of what happens at the surface over the years.
Tile Installation for Floors, Showers, and Walls
We work with large-format porcelain, natural stone, handmade ceramic, and mosaic tile and plan every layout before a single tile is cut. Consistent grout joints, proper floor slopes toward drains, and tightly fitted corners are what separate a tile job that holds up from one that needs redoing in five years.
Shower and Bathtub Removal and Replacement
Removing an old tub or shower unit often reveals rough-in plumbing that is not where the new fixture needs it to be. We handle the plumbing rough-in adjustments as part of the scope, not as a surprise extra, so the replacement goes in correctly the first time.
Custom Vanity and Storage Solutions
A poorly sized vanity in a small bathroom makes the whole room feel wrong. We assess the actual usable floor plan and install vanities, floating cabinets, and built-in storage that work with the room’s proportions rather than against them, including double sink configurations where the space genuinely supports it.
Plumbing Fixture Replacement and Relocation
Swapping taps and toilets is straightforward. Moving them is not. We manage both, with all plumbing completed by licensed plumbers under permit so the work is inspected, code-compliant, and documented for future property transactions.
Heated Floor Installation
Heated floor systems installed beneath tile are one of the most practical upgrades available in a Vancouver bathroom, given how cold mornings get from October through April. We install electric radiant heating systems during the flooring phase so the elements are properly embedded and the thermostat is positioned where it is actually usable.
Lighting, Exhaust, and Electrical Work
Inadequate exhaust ventilation is the single most overlooked cause of long-term moisture damage in Vancouver bathrooms. We upgrade fans to properly rated exhaust capacity for the room size, install vanity lighting that does not cast shadows on faces, and handle all electrical work under permit with inspection.
Frameless and Semi-Frameless Shower Glass
A frameless glass enclosure makes a small bathroom feel significantly larger and eliminates the grout lines on door frames that collect mildew over time. We measure on-site, order custom-cut tempered glass panels, and install them with the hardware and seals that prevent leaks at the base and door sweep.
Accessible Bathroom Features
Grab bars, curbless shower entries, and comfort-height fixtures are not only for immediate accessibility needs. Many homeowners incorporate these features during a renovation so they are already in place when they become relevant. Structural blocking installed in the correct wall locations during a renovation costs very little and saves opening walls later.
Full Layout Reconfiguration
Sometimes the real problem is that the toilet is where the shower should be, or the layout was designed for a different era of plumbing. We move fixtures, reroute plumbing stacks, and reclaim space from adjacent rooms where the structure allows. A reconfigured layout often transforms a bathroom more fundamentally than any surface renovation could.
PROCESS
How We Run a Bathroom Renovation From Start to Finish
Three phases, clearly communicated, no surprises:
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On-Site Assessment and Scope Development
We come to your bathroom and look at it properly. We check what the tile is doing, probe for soft spots that suggest moisture damage behind the wall, assess the exhaust fan capacity, and look at the plumbing configuration. The estimate we give you reflects what we actually found, including a note on what we expect to find behind the wall once demolition begins, so you are not blindsided when it opens up.
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Permits, Product Sourcing, and Sequencing
Bathroom permits for plumbing and electrical are submitted to the City of Vancouver and run in parallel where possible to avoid delays. While permits are being processed, we confirm your tile, vanity, fixtures, and glass specifications and get them on order. Lead time on tile and glass is the most common scheduling variable in bathroom projects, and we account for it before committing to a start date.
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Demolition, Waterproofing, Installation, and Completion
The sequence matters in a bathroom more than almost any other renovation. Demolition, rough plumbing, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, glass, and finishing each have to happen in the right order with the right inspections in between. We manage the full sequence, keep the rest of your home protected, and do a final walkthrough with you before we close the job.
Why Choose US
Why Homeowners Across Vancouver Hire PBL for Bathroom Renovations
What we do differently and why it matters:
We Start With What Is Behind the Wall
Most bathroom problems are not on the surface. They are in the waterproofing, the substrate, or the rough-in plumbing that no one addressed properly the last time around. We assess before we quote so the scope reflects reality, not an optimistic assumption about what we will find once the tiles come off.
Trades Coordinated, Timeline Held
A bathroom renovation that goes sideways almost always does so because a plumber was not available when the tile setter needed them, or the electrical rough-in was not done before the insulation went up. We control the schedule across all trades so each phase follows the previous one without gaps that stretch a two-week job into five.
Fixed Scope, Written Costs
We do not pad quotes to cover surprises we have not found yet, and we do not quote low to win the job and recover it in change orders. If we open a wall and find something that changes the scope, we stop, show you, and discuss it before proceeding. Every cost adjustment is documented and agreed in writing before work continues.
Familiar With What Vancouver Homes Hide
Character homes in East Van have tile set directly on lath. Condos in Coal Harbour have strata rules that restrict water shutoffs and working hours. Post-war homes in Burnaby have cast iron drain stacks that cannot accept standard modern fittings without adapters. We have encountered all of it and know how to work through it without treating it as a problem you caused.
Guaranteed for 12 Months
Our 1-year workmanship warranty covers the waterproofing, the tile installation, the plumbing connections, and the finish work. Not just the cosmetic surface but the structural integrity of what we built. If grout cracks at a joint we installed, if a fixture leaks at the connection we made, we come back and fix it without a callout fee.
The Bathroom Is the Room People Use Every Day Before They Are Fully Awake
If it does not work properly, you notice every single morning.
PBL Renovations has been fixing bathrooms that were done wrong the first time and building new ones from scratch since 2013. We bring a team that has seen what Vancouver homes actually contain and knows how to handle it.
Tell us what is not working. We will tell you what it actually takes to fix it, in writing, within 48 hours of visiting your home.
Bathroom Renovation FAQs
How long will I be without a functioning bathroom during the renovation?
For a standard full bathroom renovation in Vancouver, the room is out of service for 2 to 4 weeks from demolition to completion. If you have a second bathroom, the impact is minimal. If this is your only bathroom, we discuss timing and the fastest practical sequencing during the planning stage before any work starts.
What permits does a bathroom renovation require in Vancouver?
Any work involving plumbing relocation, new electrical circuits, or exhaust fan upgrades requires permits from the City of Vancouver. Tile replacement, vanity swaps, and cosmetic work typically do not. We determine exactly what your project requires during the initial visit and manage every application, submission, and inspection on your behalf.
What is usually found behind bathroom walls during demolition in Vancouver?
In homes built before the 1980s, it is common to find no waterproofing membrane at all behind shower tile, moisture-damaged blocking, or original cast iron plumbing that needs adaptation for modern fixtures. We flag what we expect to find based on the home’s age and construction during the initial assessment, so you have a realistic picture before demolition starts.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Vancouver?
Most bathroom renovations in Vancouver range from $15,000 for a focused refresh with new tile, vanity, and fixtures to $35,000 or more for a full layout reconfiguration with premium materials. The condition behind the walls, whether plumbing is being moved, and the tile and fixture specification are the three variables that most influence the final number. We give you a complete written cost breakdown before any work begins.
