A successful bathroom renovation must solve practical problems while creating a space that feels calm and comfortable. We coordinate the construction details behind the finish, then complete the tile, cabinetry, fixtures, lighting, and trim with the same exacting standard seen throughout our work.
From a focused ensuite update to bathrooms within a whole-home renovation, Amend Developments manages planning, trade coordination, construction, and the final walkthrough across Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley.
“The best bathroom renovations pair a better daily routine with materials and workmanship built to last.”
Complete bathroom renovation services
We bring the room together as one coordinated project rather than a collection of disconnected upgrades.
Layout & Planning
Thoughtful fixture placement, circulation, storage, and lighting planned around the room and the people who use it.
Showers, Tubs & Tile
Walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, waterproof assemblies, and carefully installed tile with clean, consistent detailing.
Vanities & Storage
Custom-measured vanities, linen cabinetry, and practical storage designed around sinks, plumbing, and available space.
Lighting, Fixtures & Finishes
Coordinated lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, mirrors, trim, and finishing details that complete the room.
What careful planning protects
Daily function
Storage, lighting, clearances, and fixture locations work together so the finished room is easier to use.
Durability
Materials and construction details are selected for a wet environment and installed with long-term performance in mind.
A consistent finish
Cabinetry, tile, hardware, and trim are coordinated with the architecture and finishes throughout your home.
Bathroom Renovations in Kelowna: cost and timeline
Typical bathroom renovation costs and schedules in Kelowna and the Okanagan, by room type.
- Powder room
- $8,000 – $18,000
- Main or guest bathroom
- $20,000 – $45,000
- Primary ensuite
- $40,000 – $75,000+
- Time on site
- 3 – 5 weeks
- Custom vanity lead time
- 4 – 8 weeks
- Permit needed?
- Yes, if fixtures relocate
- Typical resale return
- 55 – 70%
These are planning ranges for the Okanagan market, not a quote. Renovation costs in Kelowna run roughly 20% above the national average because of regional labour and material demand. Your number depends on scope, existing conditions, and selections, and we confirm it in writing after a site visit.
What a bathroom budget actually covers
Waterproofing is the line you never see
The most important money in a bathroom goes behind the tile. A properly built shower needs a waterproof membrane, correctly sloped substrate, and sealed penetrations, which typically adds $2,500 to $5,000 over a minimum-code installation. This is the single most common failure point in bathrooms built cheaply, and a leak discovered three years later costs far more than the membrane would have. We build wet areas to last decades, not to pass a walkthrough.
Moving fixtures versus keeping the layout
Keeping the toilet, sink, and shower where they are keeps a bathroom in the lower half of its range. Relocating a toilet means moving a drain through the floor structure, which in a two-storey home means opening the ceiling below and pulling a plumbing permit. Converting a tub alcove to a curbless walk-in shower requires recessing the floor framing. Layout changes typically add $6,000 to $15,000 to a bathroom.
Tile is priced by labour, not by the box
Tile material can run $4 per square foot or $40, but installation labour is often the larger number, and it scales with complexity rather than cost. Large-format porcelain needs a perfectly flat substrate and levelling systems. Mosaic and herringbone patterns take three to four times longer to set than a straight stack. A heated floor adds $1,800 to $3,500 including the thermostat and is the upgrade Okanagan clients mention most often afterward.
Ventilation, lighting, and the things people forget
An undersized or unducted fan is the reason bathrooms grow mould, and correcting it later means opening finished ceilings. We size fans to room volume and duct them fully to the exterior. Lighting deserves the same attention: a single ceiling fixture leaves shadows at the mirror, while layered vanity, ceiling, and shower lighting adds roughly $1,200 to $3,000 and changes how the room reads every morning.
Custom vanities and storage
Stock vanities come in fixed widths and rarely use the full wall. A custom-measured vanity fits the exact opening, sets drawer banks around the plumbing rather than leaving dead space behind a false front, and matches the millwork elsewhere in your home. Expect $3,500 to $12,000 depending on width, material, and countertop, with a 4 to 8 week build time after drawings are approved.
The Amend process
Renovations shouldn't feel chaotic. Our process is built around clear communication, transparency, and efficiency.
Consultation & Vision
We sit down with you to understand your goals, budget, and preferences, making sure we are aligned before any hammers swing.
Planning & Permitting
We handle the logistical heavy lifting: securing building permits in your municipality and finalizing the architectural blueprints.
Construction & Craftsmanship
Our skilled tradespeople get to work, keeping a clean, respectful job site while bringing your vision to life with premium materials.
Final Walkthrough
We review every detail with you to make sure the result exceeds your expectations and meets our rigorous quality standards.
What clients say about this work
Rated 5.0 on Google, A+ on BBB
Reviews from Okanagan homeowners who hired Amend for projects like yours.
We had a great experience working with Jason. He was always professional, helpful, articulate and a perfectionist at all he takes on. There were never problems, only solutions. Our renovation is exactly what we had hoped for.
Jason is a skilled professional who delivers on time and on budget. I have used Amend for both residential and commercial projects and they have always delivered a high quality product. Highly recommended.
Jason completed our kitchen reno to absolute perfection and exceeded our expectations. We have so much enjoyment each and every day in a kitchen and dining area that we love to live, work and entertain in.
Common questions
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Kelowna?
A powder room typically runs $8,000 to $18,000, a main or guest bathroom $20,000 to $45,000, and a primary ensuite $40,000 to $75,000 or more. The largest variables are whether fixtures move, the tile and shower detailing, and whether the vanity is stock or custom-built.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Most bathrooms take 3 to 5 weeks on site. Custom vanities take 4 to 8 weeks to build after drawings are approved, so we order millwork before demolition to keep the room from sitting unusable. Ensuites with structural or layout changes sit at the longer end.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation in Kelowna?
A City of Kelowna permit is required if you relocate plumbing fixtures, alter walls, or change electrical beyond a like-for-like swap. Replacing a vanity, toilet, and tile in the same positions generally does not require one. Amend handles applications and inspections where a permit applies.
Is a curbless walk-in shower possible in my home?
Usually, but it depends on floor structure. A curbless shower requires recessing the subfloor to create drainage slope, which is straightforward over a crawlspace or basement and more involved over a concrete slab or between floors. We assess the framing during the consultation before committing to the detail.
Can I keep using the bathroom during work?
Not the one being renovated. If it is your only full bathroom, we discuss phasing or temporary arrangements during planning. Most homes with a second bathroom find the 3 to 5 week window manageable.
Is heated flooring worth it in the Okanagan?
It adds roughly $1,800 to $3,500 including the thermostat and is the upgrade clients most often say they would repeat. Because it must be installed under the tile, it is far cheaper to include now than to add later.
Serving the Okanagan Valley
Based in Kelowna, we complete bathroom renovations throughout the Okanagan Valley, including West Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon, Peachland, Summerland, and Penticton.
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