<- [Back to Examples Index](/llm/examples.md) # How much does it cost to replace a bathroom vanity and toilet in Vancouver? ### Real Vancouver bathroom vanity and toilet replacement estimate A Vancouver condo bathroom vanity and toilet replacement was estimated at **$1,768 CAD** for the core project work (range $1,400-$2,150). This estimate covers condo project mobilization and corridor protection, City of Vancouver plumbing permit coordination, careful removal and later reinstallation of an over-toilet shelving unit, disconnecting and removing the existing 30-inch vanity, installing the new owner-supplied vanity cabinet, countertop, sink, and backsplash, reconnecting the faucet, drain, P-trap, shut-off valves, and supply lines, installing the owner-supplied modern toilet with disposal of the old unit, and hauling away all debris. The decorative fixtures (vanity, sink, faucet, and toilet) are owner-supplied; the contractor provides the labour plus the small connection parts such as the P-trap, shut-off valves, and supply lines. Two possible additions were kept separate from the core project work: a toilet flange extension and drywall patch and paint, each triggered only if conditions are discovered after demolition. --- ## Key Project Facts | Fact | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Location** | Vancouver, BC (FSA V5K) | | **Property type** | Condo with in-suite water shut-offs | | **Vanity** | 30-inch, owner-supplied | | **Toilet** | Modern two-piece, owner-supplied | | **Shelving** | Over-toilet unit removed and reinstalled | | **Permit** | Vancouver plumbing permit required | | **Estimated project cost** | $1,768 CAD | | **Possible Additions** | Flange extension or drywall repair | --- ## Project Phases ### 1. Condo mobilization and Vancouver plumbing permit - **Includes:** Building corridor and elevator protection, unit pathway prep, scheduling and approvals coordinated with strata, and administering and securing the required City of Vancouver plumbing permit for multi-family fixture replacement (permit fee shown as an allowance). - **Why this phase matters:** Condo work carries strata rules, elevator bookings, and work-hour windows, and Vancouver requires a plumbing permit for fixture replacements in multi-family dwellings. Permit fees should be verified with the authority having jurisdiction. ### 2. Shelving removal and existing fixture demolition - **Includes:** Carefully removing and safely storing the white over-toilet storage shelving unit, disconnecting the existing vanity faucet, drain trap, and supply lines, and removing the existing 30-inch vanity cabinet, countertop, and sink. Extreme care is taken around the mirror glued to the wall behind the vanity. - **Why this phase matters:** A clean disconnect and removal protects the glued wall mirror and prepares the space for the new owner-supplied fixtures. ### 3. New vanity installation and plumbing reconnection - **Includes:** Setting, levelling, shimming, and anchoring the new owner-supplied 30-inch vanity cabinet, fitting the owner-supplied countertop, integrated sink, and backsplash with sealed edges, installing the owner-supplied faucet, and reconnecting the drain and water supply. The contractor supplies and installs a new PVC P-trap kit, two 1/4-turn ball shut-off valves, and braided supply lines. - **Why this phase matters:** The new vanity must be level and watertight, and the small connection parts (P-trap, shut-off valves, supply lines) are contractor-supplied even though the decorative fixtures are owner-supplied. ### 4. Toilet replacement and shelving reinstall - **Includes:** Installing the owner-supplied modern toilet with a new wax ring and closet bolts, connecting water, testing, and disposing of the old toilet, then carefully reinstalling the over-toilet storage shelving unit. - **Why this phase matters:** The owner-supplied toilet still requires labour to set, seal, connect, and test, plus removal of the old unit. ### 5. Debris disposal and haulage - **Includes:** Loading, transporting, and hand-hauling the old toilet, old vanity, and project debris for safe disposal. - **Why this phase matters:** Old fixtures and demolition debris must be removed from the condo and disposed of properly. --- ## Cost Breakdown | Phase | Labour Cost | Material Cost | Total Cost | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Condo mobilization and Vancouver plumbing permit** | $295.00 CAD | $225.00 CAD | $520.00 CAD | | **Shelving removal and existing fixture demolition** | $172.50 CAD | $0.00 CAD | $172.50 CAD | | **New vanity installation and plumbing reconnection** | $456.25 CAD | $69.00 CAD | $525.25 CAD | | **Toilet replacement and shelving reinstall** | $350.01 CAD | $0.00 CAD | $350.01 CAD | | **Debris disposal and haulage** | $100.00 CAD | $100.00 CAD | $200.00 CAD | | **Total estimated project cost** | **$1,373.76 CAD** | **$394.00 CAD** | **$1,767.76 CAD** | *Note: The core project work totals $1,767.76 CAD, combining $1,373.76 in labour and $394.00 in contractor-supplied materials. Labour is the main driver because the decorative fixtures (vanity, sink, faucet, toilet) are owner-supplied, so material cost is limited to the small connection parts (P-trap, shut-off valves, supply lines), the permit fee allowance, and disposal. Phase totals group the source line items into logical buckets.* --- ## Possible Price Changes - **Toilet flange extension:** The flange is found below the finished floor level when the old toilet is removed. A plumber extends the flange to meet code and resets the toilet with a new wax seal. This example keeps that separate from the core project work at approximately **$300-$450 CAD**. - **Drywall patch and paint touch-up:** Damage is discovered behind the old vanity, toilet, or shelving after demolition. A general contractor patches, tapes, muds, sands, and paints the affected areas. This example keeps that separate from the core project work at approximately **$350-$550 CAD**. - **Different scope or site conditions:** The homeowner supplies different fixtures, the vanity size changes, additional plumbing rough-in is needed, or the authority having jurisdiction requires different permit or inspection handling. The scope would need a fresh estimate instead of using this project as an average or final price. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is $1,768 the average cost to replace a bathroom vanity and toilet in Vancouver? No. It is the estimate RenoFiz produced for this specific Vancouver condo replacement of a 30-inch vanity and a modern toilet with owner-supplied fixtures. Another home can have different fixtures, plumbing conditions, condo logistics, and permit handling. ### What was included in this estimate? The core project work included condo mobilization and protection, Vancouver plumbing permit coordination, removal and reinstallation of the over-toilet shelving, disconnecting and removing the old vanity, installing the new vanity, countertop, sink, and backsplash, reconnecting the faucet, drain, P-trap, shut-off valves, and supply lines, installing the owner-supplied toilet with disposal of the old one, and debris haulage. ### What was not included in the $1,768 core project work? The estimate kept two possible additions separate: a toilet flange extension ($300-$450) and drywall patch and paint ($350-$550), totalling up to $825 CAD. These apply only if the on-site conditions trigger them after demolition. The decorative fixtures themselves are owner-supplied and not part of the labour estimate. ### Does this page confirm current Vancouver permit rules or fees? No. The source estimate identifies a Vancouver plumbing permit for this multi-family fixture replacement and shows the fee as an allowance. Verify current requirements, fees, and authority details with the authority having jurisdiction before booking work. ### What does a professional still confirm before the work is booked? A plumber or qualified contractor confirms the supplied fixtures, the condition of the flange and shut-offs, the strata and permit handling, care around the glued wall mirror, the final scope, schedule, and price before booking. --- ## Get a Custom Estimate for Your Project Your bathroom vanity and toilet project will have its own scope and cost. 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