Bathroom Renovation in West Vancouver, BC
Curbless shower conversions, custom tile work & full bathroom remodels in West Vancouver
Looking for a bathroom renovation company in West Vancouver? Craft Master Luxe Construction (CMLCO) is a bathroom renovation contractor serving West Vancouver and the North Shore, specializing in curbless showers, tub-to-shower conversions, and custom tile installation. On this page: a recent ensuite bathroom remodel in West Vancouver where we replaced a built-in tub and a raised shower with a freestanding clawfoot tub and a level-entry curbless shower.
The original bathroom had a built-in tub on a raised deck, an acrylic shower stall with a step up, dark vanities, and blue walls. Our team removed the raised platform, lowered the shower floor with Schluter’s KERDI-SHOWER-FRS recessing brackets (no floor joists cut), waterproofed the shower with the KERDI system, added heated floors, and completed the full renovation in 20 days for $35,000.
West Vancouver Bathroom Remodel: Before, During & After
This West Vancouver ensuite started with a built-in tub deck, a shower stall on a raised platform, dark wood vanities, and blue walls. We gutted it completely, recessed the shower floor so it sits level with the bathroom floor, and built a curbless shower behind clear tempered glass. The black-and-white checkerboard tile runs from the bathroom straight into the shower with no curb and no break, the floor is heated wall to wall, and a freestanding clawfoot tub with gold feet anchors the room.
⏱ Completed in 20 working days | 💰 Total project cost: $35,000
What This West Vancouver Renovation Included
- Complete demolition and removal — old built-in tub, raised shower platform, acrylic stall, vanity and finishes
- Freestanding clawfoot tub installation — classic soaker tub with gold feet
- Curbless shower installation — floor recessed with Schluter KERDI-SHOWER-FRS brackets, no joists cut or notched
- Schluter KERDI shower waterproofing system — walls, base, corners and seams sealed as one assembly
- DITRA-HEAT heated bathroom floor, running level right into the shower
- Tempered glass shower enclosure
- Brushed-gold shower fixtures — rain shower head and handheld shower
- Custom tiled shower niche (double)
- Black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring, flowing level into the shower
- Double vanity installation — white cabinetry, gold hardware, arched mirrors
Curbless Shower Installation in West Vancouver — No Joists Cut
A curbless (barrier-free) shower needs its floor lowered so water drains without a curb. The old way meant cutting into floor joists; the modern way is a recessing bracket system. Galvanized steel FRS brackets mount from above, between the joists, and drop the shower floor by 11/16″ (17.5 mm) — exactly the depth the shower tray needs — while the plumbing and heating duct below stay untouched. The recessed tray then finishes flush with the bathroom floor, giving you a true walk-in, step-free shower. It is the conversion we recommend for aging-in-place planning, finished here to a luxury standard.
Bathroom Renovation Services in West Vancouver
CMLCO provides bathroom renovation in West Vancouver, BC: full bathroom and ensuite renovations, tub-to-shower and tub-to-curbless-shower conversions, walk-in shower installation, shower waterproofing, tile installation, heated floors, vanity installation, glass shower doors, plumbing fixture upgrades, painting, and drywall. See our main bathroom renovation page for more details.
Why West Vancouver Homeowners Choose CMLCO
- Licensed & insured renovation contractor in BC
- No middlemen — we manage every phase directly
- Transparent, competitive pricing
- Clean job sites and on-time completion
- Bathroom & tile specialists
Bathroom Renovations in West Vancouver — Detached Homes, Rarely Strata
West Vancouver is almost entirely detached homes — waterfront houses in Ambleside, Dundarave and West Bay, estates in the British Properties and Caulfeild, and family homes out toward Horseshoe Bay — with a small number of older low-rise condos near Ambleside. Strata approvals are rarely part of the picture here; the planning is about the house and the scope. Many West Vancouver bathrooms are large, original to 1970s–90s builds, and ready for a full rebuild: new waterproofing, heated floors, curbless showers and proper ventilation. Detached homes give full layout freedom, but moving drains, changing structure or adding fixtures means a District of West Vancouver building permit, and electrical work requires a licensed electrician with a Technical Safety BC permit; the Ambleside condos follow the usual strata route of council approval, work hours and elevator booking. Get a first range from our online cost calculator, then book a free site visit — we measure, check what’s behind the walls, and quote the job exactly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much does a bathroom renovation cost in West Vancouver?
A1: This full ensuite bathroom remodel in West Vancouver cost $35,000 — freestanding clawfoot tub, curbless shower with full Schluter waterproofing, heated floors, checkerboard tile, and a double vanity. Costs vary with size and finishes, so call (778) 855-6606 for a free on-site estimate with transparent pricing.
Q2: How long does a bathroom remodel take in West Vancouver?
A2: This project — demolition, recessed curbless shower, heated floors, clawfoot tub, double vanity, and glass — took 20 working days. Most timelines depend on scope; we give you a clear schedule before we start.
Q3: Can I convert my tub or shower into a curbless walk-in shower?
A3: In most wood-frame homes, yes. The Schluter FRS bracket system recesses the shower floor from above without cutting or notching joists, and existing plumbing and ducts usually stay where they are. We assess your floor during the free estimate and confirm before any work starts.
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