Bathroom renovation in Toronto is the project most homeowners start with. The space is small, the impact is high, and the timeline is short enough that you can usually live in the house during construction. We handle the full scope: demolition, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, tile, vanity, fixtures and paint, with one project lead managing every trade.
Common Toronto Bathroom Sizes
Toronto bathrooms come in a handful of standard sizes depending on the housing type. Knowing your size helps you set a realistic budget.
- Small main bathroom (4x7 or 5x7): Typical of pre-war Toronto semis and downtown homes. Tub-shower combo, toilet, single vanity.
- Standard main bathroom (5x8): Most post-war detached homes in North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke. Enough room for a separate tub and a small shower if you reconfigure.
- Powder room (3x5 to 4x6): Toilet and small vanity on the main floor.
- Primary ensuite (8x10 to 10x14): Newer Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill homes. Room for a freestanding tub, separate shower, double vanity, water closet.
- Condo bathroom (5x7 or 5x8): Stack-locked plumbing means the drain locations rarely move. Most updates are like-for-like with new finishes.
Toronto Condo Bathroom Specifics
Condo bathrooms have rules that single-family homes do not. Building management approval is required before work starts, and most buildings need contractor proof of insurance, an elevator booking deposit, and a notification posted on your floor. Work hours are typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with no weekend noise.
Plumbing stacks in concrete buildings cannot be moved, so the toilet and shower drain stay where they are. Tile over concrete needs a proper waterproof membrane and crack isolation. We cover the full process on our condo bathroom renovation Toronto page.
Pricing by Scope
Bathroom remodel pricing in Toronto depends mostly on size, fixture quality, and whether you are moving plumbing.
- Cosmetic refresh: $8,000 to $15,000. Vanity swap, new toilet, new faucet, paint, refinish or replace tile floor. No plumbing relocation.
- Standard 5x8 full gut: $20,000 to $35,000. Full demo, new tile floor and shower, new vanity, toilet, fixtures, ventilation fan, paint, lighting.
- Condo bathroom full gut: $25,000 to $40,000. Same scope as a house bathroom but with building approval costs, waterproofing over concrete, and tighter logistics.
- Primary ensuite: $40,000 to $70,000. Custom shower with niche and bench, freestanding tub, double vanity, heated floor, separate water closet, premium tile.
For full breakdowns by component, see bathroom renovation cost in Toronto.
What Our Bathroom Renovators Cover
Our bathroom renovators include carpenters, tile setters, licensed plumbers and licensed electricians. The full scope of every project covers:
- Demolition and disposal
- Plumbing rough-in or relocation (drain, water, vents)
- Electrical (GFCI receptacles, vent fan, lighting, heated floor wiring)
- Drywall and proper bathroom-grade backer board
- Waterproofing membrane in the shower
- Tile floor and tub or shower surround
- Vanity, counter, sink, faucet
- Toilet, mirror, accessories
- Paint and trim
- Final cleanup and walk-through
Bathroom Renovation Permits in Toronto
Cosmetic bathroom updates do not need a permit. Moving the drain or vent stack, adding a new bathroom, or rewiring a panel does. We handle the City of Toronto building permit application and coordinate inspections. Background reading: Ontario plumbing code requirements and City of Toronto permit requirements.