What does bathroom mirror replacement typically cost in New Brunswick?

Replacing a bathroom mirror in New Brunswick is one of the more affordable home updates you can tackle, typically running $50–$600+ depending on what you're working with.

For a basic frameless plate mirror (the kind builder-grade homes in Riverview, Dieppe, and New Maryland are full of), you're looking at $50–$150 for the mirror itself at a local home improvement store, plus another $30–$80 if you hire someone to swap it out. Most handymen in NB charge $60–$90/hour with a one-hour minimum for simple jobs like this.

If you're stepping up to a framed mirror or a decorative vanity mirror, material costs jump to $150–$500 depending on size and style. Custom-cut mirrors from a local glass shop — useful when you're working with an unusual wall width or want a specific shape — typically run $8–$15 per square foot, so a 36"×48" custom piece might cost $150–$250 for the glass alone, plus cutting and edge finishing fees.

Medicine cabinet replacements are a different animal. Swapping a surface-mount cabinet is still a DIY-friendly job, but recessed cabinets require cutting into the wall, and in older Moncton or Fredericton homes with plaster-and-lathe walls, that can get messy fast. Budget $200–$600 for a quality recessed cabinet, plus $150–$300 for professional installation if the rough-in needs adjustment or you hit a stud in an inconvenient spot.

For a straightforward mirror swap, this is genuinely good DIY territory for most homeowners. You'll need mirror adhesive (construction adhesive works, but mirror-specific adhesive won't damage the silvering on the back), J-channel clips or mirror mounting hardware, a level, and a helper — large mirrors are awkward to hold solo. The biggest risk is cracking the mirror during removal if the previous installer used too much adhesive; score around the edges carefully and use a heat gun or thin putty knife to work it free.

One thing worth knowing for older NB homes: if your mirror is glued directly to drywall and has been there since the 1980s or earlier, removing it sometimes pulls the drywall face paper with it. Budget $50–$100 for a small drywall patch if that happens — it's common enough to plan for.

No permits are required for mirror replacement, and no licensed trades are needed unless you're adding new lighting around the mirror at the same time (which would require a licensed electrician and an NB Power wiring permit if it's a new circuit).

If you're shopping local, glass shops in Moncton, Fredericton, and Saint John can cut custom mirrors to size — worth a call before defaulting to a big-box store, especially for non-standard dimensions. You can also browse handymen and renovation contractors in the New Brunswick Construction Network directory if you'd rather hand this one off.