Bathroom renovation in Montreal.

A mid range bathroom renovation in Montreal typically runs C$24,000 to C$44,000 all in. Costs vary 15 to 30 percent based on finish tier, scope, and layout complexity.

Plan for 4 to 8 weeks on site for a mid range bathroom renovation. Add 2 to 4 weeks upfront for design, permits, and material ordering. Rushed timelines hurt quality.

Full demo, plumbing rework, waterproof membrane, tile install, vanity supply and install, toilet, shower or tub, mirror, lighting, and ventilation fan ducted to exterior.

The three highest return upgrades are walk in shower with a linear drain and quartz threshold, vanity in walnut or painted with quartz top and undermount sink, matte black or brushed nickel fixture package. In Montreal specifically, duplex and triplex renovations dominate plateau, mile end, rosemont, and verdun. kitchen renovations favor european influenced finishes with slab door cabinets and integrated appliances. bilingual contractor communication is a real competitive advantage.

Rotted subfloor under the toilet or shower pan shows up in 40 percent of bathroom demos on homes 20+ years old. Budget 1,500 to 4,000 dollars in contingency for repair.

Quebec requires a Regie du batiment du Quebec (RBQ) licence for any construction contractor. Licence categories cover general and specialty trades separately. Contractors must carry professional liability and prompt payment insurance.