How much does a custom vanity with quartz countertop cost in Metro Vancouver?

A custom vanity with quartz countertop in Metro Vancouver typically costs between $2,500 and $8,000 fully installed, including the vanity cabinet, quartz top with sink cutout, sink, faucet, and plumbing connections. The price varies significantly based on vanity size, quartz slab quality, cabinet construction, and whether you're doing a single or double configuration.

For a single vanity (30–48 inches wide), expect to pay $2,500–$5,000 installed. The breakdown looks roughly like this: the vanity cabinet itself runs $500–$2,500 depending on whether it's a factory-built unit from a quality manufacturer or a fully custom-built piece from a local cabinet shop. Quartz countertop fabrication and installation — including sink cutout, polished edges, and backsplash — costs $800–$2,000 for a single vanity size. An undermount sink adds $150–$500, a quality faucet runs $150–$600, and plumbing connections (drain, supply lines, shut-off valves) add $300–$800 for a licensed plumber's time.

A double vanity (60–72 inches wide) runs $4,000–$8,000 installed. The larger cabinet costs $1,000–$4,000, the quartz countertop with two sink cutouts runs $1,500–$3,500 fabricated and installed, two undermount sinks add $300–$1,000, two faucets add $300–$1,200, and plumbing for dual sinks costs $500–$1,200. If you're adding a second sink where only one existed before, the plumbing rough-in for the additional drain and supply lines adds $800–$2,000.

Quartz countertop pricing in Metro Vancouver varies by brand and colour. Entry-level quartz (Silestone basic colours, MSI Q Quartz) runs $50–$70 per square foot fabricated and installed. Mid-range options (Caesarstone, Silestone premium lines) cost $65–$90 per square foot. Premium quartz with veining that mimics natural marble (Cambria, Dekton) can reach $90–$130 per square foot. A typical single vanity countertop is 4–8 square feet, so the quartz portion itself ranges from $300–$1,000+ depending on the slab you select.

The choice between a factory-built vanity and a custom-built vanity is a significant cost decision. Factory-built vanities from quality manufacturers offer excellent value — modern soft-close drawers, durable finishes, and standard sizing that fits most bathrooms. They're available from Metro Vancouver bathroom showrooms and suppliers at $500–$2,500 for a well-built unit. A fully custom vanity built by a local cabinet maker to your exact specifications — custom dimensions, specific wood species, unique hardware, specialized storage features — costs $2,000–$6,000+ for the cabinet alone, but gives you complete control over every detail.

Floating (wall-mounted) vanities are increasingly popular in Metro Vancouver bathrooms for their modern aesthetic and the perception of more floor space. However, they require solid wall blocking behind the drywall to support the vanity's weight plus the quartz top, sink, and water. In Metro Vancouver's Seismic Zone 4, this blocking must be properly secured to structural framing. If your wall doesn't have blocking, adding it costs $200–$600 and is best done when the wall is open during renovation. A floating vanity that isn't properly supported can pull away from the wall during a seismic event — a real safety concern with a heavy quartz countertop.

When selecting quartz for a bathroom vanity in Metro Vancouver's humid climate, quartz is an excellent choice — it's non-porous, doesn't require sealing (unlike natural marble or granite), resists staining, and won't harbour mould or bacteria. This makes it particularly well-suited to bathrooms in a climate with 75–85% ambient humidity. Natural marble, while beautiful, requires regular sealing in bathroom environments and is susceptible to etching from acidic products like toothpaste and cleaners.

A few practical considerations: measure your bathroom carefully before ordering, as custom quartz fabrication takes 1–3 weeks in Metro Vancouver and mistakes are expensive to fix. Ensure the plumber and countertop fabricator coordinate on sink type and faucet hole placement before the quartz is cut. If you're replacing an existing vanity, the new unit may have a different footprint — check that the existing plumbing stub-outs align with the new vanity's configuration, or budget $300–$600 for a plumber to adjust the connections.