Considering renovating your bathroom, but have no idea what it will cost? You’ve made it to the right place. In this article, I’ll share with you some key factors that will help you understand what it really takes to renovate a bathroom, and how much it will cost in general.



For a detailed breakdown of all the costs involved in a bathroom renovation, check out this other <a href="https://modelreno.com/blog/cost-to-renovate-a-bathroom--287" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">blog that we wrote</a>. Although it’s focused on Vancouver, the pricing is almost identical to Calgary.



On average, in Calgary Alberta, it costs between $15,000 to $22,000 to hire a professional contractor to renovate your bathroom, including labour and materials. Although, large bathrooms or luxurious ensuites can easily surpass the $30,000 mark &#8211; we’ve renovated bathrooms for as little as $13,000, and as expensive as $50,000.



Now if that seems like a lot of money, you might be inclined to do it yourself. If you’re handy and you have the time and motivation to undertake the project yourself, you will likely spend between $3,000 to $6,000 on materials and products depending on their quality.



If you do decide to hire a professional, the amount you pay will depend on which type of contractor you decide to hire. There are three main categories of contractors based on their level of service and price &#8211; the Handyman, the Professional Renovator, and the Luxury Builder.



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<h2 id="how-much-does-a-handyman-charge-for-a-bathroom-renovation">How much does a handyman charge for a bathroom renovation?</h2>



This contractor does most of the work by themselves. They might hire a plumber to do some of the really technical work, but for the most part they’ll handle the project from start to finish.



Since they do most of the work, they will likely only be working on one project at a time, so you will get a more catered experience and you can expect them to be on-site every day.



The main downfall of hiring a handyman vs a company, is that the quality of work may suffer. Renovating a bathroom requires many different and hard-to-learn skills &#8211; from drywalling to tile setting, so it can be tremendously difficult for a single person to handle.



On the other hand, you will be able to save a considerable amount of money. Contractors in this range normally charge between $7,000 to $8,000 for their labour, meaning your total bathroom may only cost between $10,000 to $14,000 to complete when you factor in material costs.



You can find these contractors on Craigslist or Kijiji as they don’t usually budget any money for advertising. Most of their business is based on word of mouth and customer referrals.



These contractors take home most of their labour budget for themselves, so they can make a good living while doing good quality work for customers who are on a tighter budget.&nbsp;



Pros: Dedicated service, low cost



Cons: Lower quality of work



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<h2 id="how-much-do-professional-renovators-charge-to-do-a-bathroom">How much do professional renovators charge to do a bathroom?</h2>



A professional company is an altogether different experience. If you choose this route, you will likely be able to speak with an expert at every stage of your planning process. An estimator will help to price your project, a designer will help you pick materials and create a style, and a coordinator will likely order your products and make sure they arrive on time.&nbsp;



When it’s time for construction, a dedicated project manager will likely oversee the entire project, schedule the tradespeople, and communicate directly with you throughout the project. They will have a team of tradespeople who are skilled at their trade, like a plumber, electrician, and tile setter.



This sounds awesome in comparison, and most of the time it is. Projects are more likely to go smoothly when they are planned properly.



So what are the drawbacks? Well, when so many people are involved in the process from the start to the finish, it’s easy for information to be lost or miscommunicated. Also, since this type of company makes thinner margins, they are likely working on a large volume of projects. Your project manager might be managing between 3 to 6 projects at any one time.



The best contractors in this category have their process honed in. They miss very few details, and their tradespeople work like an elite sports team &#8211; sensing each other&#8217;s moves before they happen. If you can find one of them it’s well worth the investment.



The typical price range for a company with this business model is between $15,000 to $20,000. This helps to cover their overhead costs like staff, office, etc. while still leaving enough to make a profit.



Pros: Better overall experience, better quality workmanship, fair price



Cons: Some room for miscommunication, less of a dedicated service (sometimes)



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<h2 id="how-much-do-luxury-bathroom-remodellers-charge">How much do luxury bathroom remodellers charge?</h2>



The name says it all. This is the high-end luxury contractor who will create a beautiful spa-like bathroom for you using the highest quality marbles and porcelain.



Obviously, this requires a different approach than the other two categories of contractors that we’ve looked at. They need meticulous attention to detail, and a ruthless focus on quality.



These companies often operate similarly to the Professional Renovators, with the key difference that they charge more for their work. Imagine having all 4 or 5 of the staff members focused solely on one or two projects at a time &#8211; the finished product is usually impeccable.



Contractors who fall into this category are the ones that win awards for their work. They aren’t focused on scaling the number of projects that they do, but instead, they’re focused only on the quality of those jobs.



These projects obviously don’t come cheap. Most contractors in this segment will only take on projects that are at least $30,000, and they have no limit to how expensive they can be.&nbsp;



Pros: The best experience and quality available



Cons: Expensive



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Now that you know rough price ranges for the different segments on contractors, take a look at our other article about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://modelreno.com/blog/cost-to-renovate-a-bathroom--287" target="_blank">how much bathroom renovations cost</a> to get a deeper understanding of where these prices come from.



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