Renovations · Bathroom Renovations
Bathrooms done properly behind the tile.
The parts of a bathroom you never see decide how long it lasts. We waterproof showers and tub surrounds before the tile goes on, then finish with the vanity, fixtures and trim you choose. For a smaller budget, a powder room or a refresh that keeps the tub or shower goes a long way.
What's included
The whole job, start to finish.
- Demolition to the studs where needed
- Waterproofing for showers and tub surrounds
- Floor and wall tile
- Tubs, showers, toilets, vanities and mirrors
- Lighting and fans through a licensed electrician
- Trim, paint and accessories
Timeline. A powder room or refresh typically takes 1 to 2 weeks; a full renovation 2 to 4 weeks. Ensuites with a new layout take longer, plus permit time.
Planning range · plus HST
Bathroom renovation
$8,000–$75,000+
per project
The whole job, installed: demolition, waterproofing, tile, the tub or shower, vanity, toilet, lighting, fan and trim. A single update, like a new vanity and paint, costs less.
What moves the price
- Layout: moving the toilet, a drain or the shower is the biggest single jump, and usually needs a permit
- Size: a powder room, a 5 × 8 ft three-piece, a four-piece and a large ensuite are different jobs
- A tub, or a custom tiled walk-in shower; curbless entry and frameless glass add more
- How much is tiled, and with what: large-format porcelain, stone and mosaic take more labour
- What's behind the walls: rot, mould, a soft subfloor or old pipes
- Labour is a large share of the cost, so cheaper finishes alone don't make a cheap bathroom
Price levels
What each level gets you.
Planning ranges for typical bathroom renovations in the GTA, plus HST. Your price is set in a written quote after we see the space and you choose the finishes.
Powder room or refresh
$8,000–$15,000
plus HST
A two-piece powder room redone top to bottom, or a full bathroom refreshed with the tub or shower and its walls kept.
- Toilet, sink and drains stay where they are
- New floor tile, baseboard, paint and trim
- Vanity with top, sink and faucet, and a new toilet
- Mirror or medicine cabinet, vanity light and exhaust fan
- In a full bathroom, the tub or shower and its tiled walls stay
- Near the top of the range: wainscoting or wall tile, or subfloor repairs
Full bathroom renovation
$15,000–$30,000
plus HST
A typical 5 × 8 ft main bathroom taken down to the studs and rebuilt, with the toilet, tub or shower and drains kept in place.
- Gutted to the studs, with a waterproofing membrane behind the tile
- New tub with a tiled surround, or a tiled shower
- New shower valve, supply lines and drain connections
- Porcelain or ceramic floor and wall tile
- Vanity with a quartz or cultured top, toilet and faucets
- Fan vented outside, lighting and a GFCI outlet by a licensed electrician
Larger or upgraded bathroom
$30,000–$45,000
plus HST
A four-piece or larger main bathroom, or a mid-range ensuite, with a custom tiled shower and better finishes throughout.
- Custom tiled walk-in shower with a niche or bench, beside or instead of the tub
- Frameless glass door or panel
- Floor-to-ceiling or large-format porcelain tile
- Larger or double vanity with a quartz or stone top
- Electric heated floor, better lighting and a quiet fan
- Sometimes one fixture moved, with a permit
Primary ensuite or luxury
$45,000–$75,000+
plus HST
A large primary ensuite or a full redesign, usually with drawings and a new layout.
- New layout: toilet, shower, tub or walls moved, with a permit
- Large custom shower, often curbless with a linear drain and more than one shower head
- Freestanding tub
- Custom double vanity with linen storage
- Premium tile or natural stone, a heated floor and full frameless glass
- Designer lighting and lit mirrors
Common extras
Added to the level you choose when your project needs them, plus HST.
- Move a toilet, shower or tub drainUsually needs a permit. More for several fixtures or through a concrete floor.Already included in the “Primary ensuite or luxury” level.$2,000–$6,000
- Electric heated floorAlready included in the “Larger or upgraded bathroom” and “Primary ensuite or luxury” levels.$1,000–$2,500
- Glass shower door or enclosureFrom one fixed panel to a three-sided frameless enclosure.Already included in the “Larger or upgraded bathroom” and “Primary ensuite or luxury” levels.$1,400–$5,500
- Freestanding tubThe tub, installation and basic connections.Already included in the “Primary ensuite or luxury” level.$3,000–$8,000
Estimator
What will it cost?
Set the size and options to see a planning range for your bathroom renovations project. Then book a free estimate for a firm, written price.
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Not sure of the size? A rough number is fine for budgeting. We measure exactly at the free on-site estimate.
Planning estimate
Bathroom renovation
$8,000–$15,000
Plus HST. A range for budgeting, not a quote.
What moves this number
- Layout: moving the toilet, a drain or the shower is the biggest single jump, and usually needs a permit
- Size: a powder room, a 5 × 8 ft three-piece, a four-piece and a large ensuite are different jobs
- A tub, or a custom tiled walk-in shower; curbless entry and frameless glass add more
- How much is tiled, and with what: large-format porcelain, stone and mosaic take more labour
- What's behind the walls: rot, mould, a soft subfloor or old pipes
- Labour is a large share of the cost, so cheaper finishes alone don't make a cheap bathroom
Your price is set in a written quote after we see the job. Site conditions, access and material choices can move it either way.
Local rules
What Ontario rules mean for your project.
Summarised from official sources. Rules vary by city and change over time, so we confirm them for your address.
Moving plumbing usually needs a permit
Replacing fixtures in the same spot generally doesn't need a building permit. Adding a bathroom or moving drains generally does.
When do I need a building permit? (City of Toronto)Questions
Bathroom Renovations: common questions.
Serving Mississauga, Toronto, Oakville, Brampton and Vaughan and the rest of the GTA.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost?
A powder room, or a refresh that keeps the existing tub or shower and its tiled walls, typically runs $8,000 to $15,000, plus HST. Gutting a typical 5 × 8 ft bathroom and rebuilding it in the same layout runs $15,000 to $30,000. A larger or upgraded bathroom with a custom shower, frameless glass and a heated floor runs $30,000 to $45,000. A primary ensuite with a new layout runs $45,000 to $75,000 or more, and moving plumbing is the biggest single jump at any level.
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