How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in Toronto?
A bathroom renovation is one of the most impactful upgrades a Toronto homeowner can make. It improves daily life, raises home value, and — unlike a kitchen renovation — can often be completed in under three weeks. But the range of what you might spend is genuinely wide. This guide gives you the real numbers and explains exactly what moves them.
Bathroom Renovation Cost Ranges in Toronto (2026)
Scope | Typical range |
Cosmetic refresh (paint, fixtures, accessories, vanity top) | $5,000 – $12,000 |
Mid-range full remodel (new tile, vanity, toilet, tub or shower) | $18,000 – $40,000 |
Full gut renovation with layout change | $40,000 – $70,000 |
Luxury master ensuite (heated floors, frameless glass, designer tile) | $55,000 – $100,000+ |
Accessible bathroom renovation (barrier-free, roll-in shower) | $25,000 – $55,000 |
These ranges apply to the City of Toronto and are based on current contractor pricing for supply and labour. They include permits where required.
What drives bathroom renovation costs up
1. Size and scope
A powder room (toilet and sink, no shower) costs significantly less than a full ensuite. The per-square-foot cost of a bathroom is among the highest in the home — tile, waterproofing, plumbing, and fixtures are all compressed into a small space, and every square foot counts.
2. Layout changes and plumbing moves
Moving the toilet, relocating a shower drain, or adding a double vanity where a single one existed all require a licensed plumber to reroute drain lines inside a concrete floor or within walls. Floor-cutting and drain relocation adds $3,000 – $8,000 depending on the scope. Keeping the existing plumbing locations is the single most effective way to control bathroom renovation costs.
3. Tile selection and installation
Tile is both the most visible finish in a bathroom and one of the most labour-intensive to install. Large-format tiles (600mm x 1200mm) require a flatter substrate and more precise installation than standard 4x4 tiles. Natural stone requires sealing. Heated floor systems add $2,000 – $5,000 for the mat, thermostat, and electrical connection. The gap between basic ceramic and premium large-format porcelain in a full bathroom renovation can be $4,000 – $10,000 in material and labour alone.
4. Shower vs. tub
A walk-in shower with a frameless glass enclosure costs more than a tub-shower combo — but it's the most common upgrade request we receive, and it adds meaningful resale value in Toronto's market. A custom frameless glass shower enclosure runs $3,000 – $7,000 for the glass alone. A soaker tub as a standalone feature adds $2,000 – $8,000 depending on the fixture.
5. Accessible features
A barrier-free bathroom — with a zero-threshold shower, grab bars, comfort-height toilet, and a roll-under sink — is an increasingly common request in Toronto, both for homeowners aging in place and for multigenerational households. The cost premium over a standard renovation is $8,000 – $20,000 depending on scope. Several government funding programs help offset the cost.
6. Permits
In the City of Toronto, a bathroom renovation requires a permit when any plumbing is moved or new electrical circuits are added. A simple refresh with no plumbing or electrical changes may not require one, but anything involving drain relocation or a new electrical circuit does. We assess permit requirements for every project and include them in the estimate.
What a SweetHome Spaces bathroom renovation includes
On-site assessment and detailed written estimate
City of Toronto permit application and management (where required)
Full demolition and debris removal
Waterproofing membrane (shower pan and wet-area walls)
Licensed plumbing — drain relocation, valve replacement, fixture installation
Licensed electrical — heated floor wiring, exhaust fan, GFCI circuits, lighting
Tile installation — floor and walls, including large-format tile and pattern layouts
Custom shower including glass enclosure (frameless or semi-frameless) or tub installation
Vanity, mirror, and accessory installation
Toilet installation
Painting
Final walkthrough and 2-year workmanship warranty
How long does a bathroom renovation take in Toronto?
Most full bathroom renovations take 2 to 3 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough, provided materials are ordered and on-site before work begins. Projects requiring a permit may add 2 to 4 weeks to the front end for permit issuance. We provide a realistic timeline at the estimate stage — not an optimistic number that shifts once work starts.
Should I renovate one bathroom or two at once?
If you are planning to renovate two bathrooms in the next few years, doing them together is often more cost-effective — trades are already mobilized, site protection is already in place, and permit costs may be shared across both scopes. Discuss this with us at the estimate stage and we can give you a combined versus separate cost comparison.
SweetHome Spaces has been renovating bathrooms across Toronto and the GTA since 2000. Our bathroom work carries a 2-year workmanship warranty. RenoMark member, NKBA member, WSIB-compliant, and fully insured. Free on-site estimates always.
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