British Columbia Cost Guides
How Much Does Bathtub Replacement Cost in British Columbia?
Typical cost in British Columbia
$1,900
$800 low · $5,000 high
All-in like-for-like replacement price: the new tub, labour, and the old tub removed and disposed of, with the drain and valve staying put · Updated July 2026
Replacing a bathtub in British Columbia costs $800 to $5,000 installed, and most homeowners pay around $1,900 for a like-for-like acrylic alcove tub in the same footprint. Same tank, same code — but a different bill depending on where the truck parks. Labour rates swing roughly 15% end to end across the province: a job that averages $1,800 in Prince George runs about $2,150 in West Vancouver.
One thing that doesn't change anywhere in the province: gas work needs a licensed gasfitter, full stop. Permits mostly run through Technical Safety BC, though several cities — Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Kelowna, North Vancouver, Maple Ridge — run their own gas permit programs; each city guide names who issues the permit there.
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Price by Job Type in British Columbia
| Job | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic alcove tub, straight like-for-like swap | $800 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Swap where the surround or tile has to be rebuilt | $1,500 | $3,200 | $5,500 |
| Freestanding tub on new plumbing | $2,500 | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion (a different scope, not a swap) | $4,000 | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Taking the old tub out and disposing of it, on its own | $300 | $500 | $800 |
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Compare Prices Across British Columbia
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| City | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | $800–$4,900 | $1,850 |
| Burnaby | $850–$5,400 | $2,050 |
| Chilliwack | $750–$4,800 | $1,800 |
| Coquitlam | $850–$5,250 | $2,000 |
| Delta | $850–$5,200 | $2,000 |
| Kamloops | $750–$4,750 | $1,800 |
| Kelowna | $800–$5,000 | $1,900 |
| Langley | $800–$5,100 | $1,950 |
| Maple Ridge | $800–$5,100 | $1,950 |
| Nanaimo | $800–$4,850 | $1,850 |
| New Westminster | $850–$5,300 | $2,000 |
| North Vancouver | $900–$5,550 | $2,100 |
| Port Coquitlam | $850–$5,200 | $2,000 |
| Port Moody | $850–$5,250 | $2,000 |
| Prince George | $750–$4,700 | $1,800 |
| Richmond | $850–$5,400 | $2,050 |
| Saanich | $850–$5,250 | $2,000 |
| Surrey | $850–$5,250 | $2,000 |
| Vancouver | $900–$5,600 | $2,150 |
| Victoria | $850–$5,300 | $2,000 |
| West Vancouver | $900–$5,700 | $2,150 |
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