Renovation Cost
Bathroom Renovation Cost in Toronto & the GTA
$12,000–$22,000 for most bathrooms · $22,000–$32,000+ for a spa-style ensuite
What a bathroom renovation costs, and what moves the number
A bathroom renovation in Toronto and the GTA typically runs $12,000–$22,000. A compact refresh that keeps the existing layout starts around $11,000. A spa-style primary ensuite that moves the layout, adds a freestanding tub and a heated floor reaches $22,000–$32,000 or more. Condo bathrooms run 15–25% higher than the same scope in a freehold house because of building logistics.
The single biggest lever is whether plumbing moves. Keeping the toilet, sink and shower drains where they are holds a project in the lower half of the range. Moving a toilet drain means opening the floor, and on a concrete slab or a finished ceiling below it, that one decision can add more than the tile budget.
Every figure on this page is the range we quote against across Toronto and the GTA. See renovation costs across every service for the full picture, or bathroom renovation for what the work involves.
Cost by scope
Ranges we quote against. Final price is fixed after an on-site measure.
| Scope | Cost | On site | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact bathroom refresh | $11,000–$16,000 | ~3 weeks | Like-for-like fixture swap, new wall and floor tile, fresh vanity, paint. The existing layout stays, so no plumbing moves and no permit. |
| Standard rebuild | $15,000–$22,000 | 3–4 weeks | Strip to studs, Schluter-Kerdi waterproofing, frameless glass shower, custom vanity, LED mirror, new lighting and exhaust. |
| Spa-style primary ensuite | $22,000–$32,000+ | 4–5 weeks | Layout change, large-format porcelain, niche and bench, freestanding tub, heated floor, premium fixtures, designer lighting. |
Renovating a condo bathroom instead? The same scope runs 15–25% higher — see condo renovation cost. Converting a powder room to a full bathroom is its own scope; we cover it on a separate page.
What actually moves a bathroom budget
Moving plumbing
The largest single swing. Relocating a toilet drain means opening the floor structure; moving a shower valve or a vanity drain is far cheaper. Layout changes are where a $15,000 bathroom becomes a $25,000 one.
Tile format and pattern
Large-format porcelain needs a flatter substrate and more labour per square foot than 12x24. Herringbone, chevron and mosaic all add cutting time. The material price is rarely the driver — the install hours are.
Waterproofing system
We install Schluter-Kerdi rather than a painted membrane. It costs more up front and it is the layer you cannot redo without removing the tile, so it is not where we let a budget get trimmed.
Glass
A framed sliding door and a custom frameless enclosure are separated by thousands. Frameless needs thicker tempered glass, precise measurement after tiling, and a longer lead time.
Vanity and fixtures
A stock vanity and a custom millwork one with an integrated stone top are a five-figure decision on their own. Fixture level — a big-box tap versus a brand-name thermostatic valve — compounds it across five or six items.
Heated floor
An electric mat under the tile is a modest material cost and needs its own dedicated circuit and thermostat, so the electrical work is the real line item. Worth deciding before the rough-in, not after.
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Bathroom Renovation Cost questions - Toronto & GTA
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Toronto?
Most bathrooms run $12,000–$22,000. A compact refresh that keeps the existing layout starts around $11,000; a spa-style primary ensuite with a layout change, freestanding tub and heated floor reaches $22,000-$32,000+. We measure on site and give you a fixed-price proposal before work begins.
What makes a bathroom renovation more expensive?
Moving plumbing is the biggest swing - relocating a toilet drain means opening the floor structure, and that one decision can add more than the entire tile budget. After that: large-format or patterned tile that costs install hours rather than material, custom frameless glass, custom millwork vanities, premium fixtures across five or six items, and a heated floor that needs its own circuit.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Three weeks for a compact refresh, three to four for a standard rebuild, and four to five for a spa-style ensuite with a layout change. Add time if a permit is needed for moved plumbing, and add lead time for custom glass, which is measured after the tile is set rather than ordered up front.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation?
Not for a like-for-like rebuild in the existing layout. Yes if plumbing is relocated, a wall moves, or electrical circuits are added. We handle the application and the inspections where one is required, and we tell you at quoting stage which side of that line your scope falls on.
Is the quote fixed?
Yes. We measure on site, itemise the scope, and give a fixed-price proposal before work begins rather than an hourly rate with an allowance. Where something behind a wall is genuinely unknown, we say so and price the alternatives instead of burying a contingency.
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Tell us your scope and we will come back with an itemised, fixed-price proposal after an on-site measure.
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