Bathroom renovation in North York covers two main project types: full guts of older bathrooms in pre-1970 detached homes, and condo bathroom renovations along the Yonge corridor. We have done both for years across Willowdale, Don Mills, Bayview Village and Lawrence Park. Each has its own challenges, and we have project leads who know how to handle them.
North York Bathroom Realities
If your North York home was built before 1970, expect to find:
- Knob and tube wiring in the bathroom or behind tile. Insurance often requires replacement when discovered.
- Cast iron drain stacks with rust scaling. Often replaced when bathroom comes apart.
- Lead solder on copper plumbing. Replaced where exposed.
- Original ceramic tile in pink, blue, mint or yellow. Removed and replaced with neutral tile.
- Plaster walls with metal lath. Slower to demolish than drywall but otherwise standard.
We budget unforeseen scope at 10 to 15 percent of project cost for older homes. If we open walls and find unexpected work, you have a buffer to absorb it.
Condo Bathroom Work in North York
The Yonge corridor from Bloor up to Steeles has dozens of condo buildings, many with original 1990s and 2000s bathrooms ready for updates. North York condo work is similar to downtown but with fewer building staff hours, slightly more flexible work-hour windows in some buildings, and more frequent in-suite parking which makes logistics easier. See our condo bathroom renovation Toronto page for the full process.
Pricing Specific to North York
- Standard 5x8 main bathroom (older home): $25,000 to $36,000
- Standard 5x8 main bathroom (newer home): $22,000 to $32,000
- Condo bathroom (5x7 or 5x8): $28,000 to $40,000
- Primary ensuite expansion: $40,000 to $65,000
- Powder room: $9,000 to $14,000
Common North York Bathroom Designs
- Walk-in tile shower replacing the original tub-shower combo
- Floating vanity with quartz top and undermount sink
- Heated tile floor with programmable thermostat
- Frameless glass shower door
- Built-in shower niche and bench
- Wall-hung toilet for visual lightness
- Large-format porcelain tile (12x24 or 24x48)