What it costs in the GTA
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Full bathroom renovation, mid-range | $15,000–$30,000 |
| Powder room, full gut | $8,000–$14,000 |
| Cosmetic refresh (vanity, toilet, fixtures) | $5,000–$10,000 |
| Bathtub installation | $2,500–$5,000 |
Before HST. Moving the toilet or shower, curbless showers and heated floors push the price up. Ranges where published GTA and Ontario sources overlap, checked November 2026. Not a quote.
Rebates, permits & rules
- Moving or adding plumbing usually needs a building permit. Electrical work needs an ESA permit.
- The exhaust fan should vent outside, not into the attic.
- Condos: board approval, work-hour limits and elevator bookings add time and cost.
- Signed the contract at your home? Ontario gives you 10 days to cancel most contracts signed there, for any reason.
What a complete quote includes
If any of these aren't on your quote, ask. Missing doesn't mean it's wrong, but it should be in writing.
- Scope: cosmetic refresh or down to the studs
- Waterproofing membrane behind and under the tile (brand named)
- Tub or shower, and the valve
- Tile type and area
- Vanity, toilet, fixtures and faucets
- Exhaust fan vented outside
- Plumbing and electrical, with permits
- Allowances for finishes, in dollars
- Timeline, payment schedule tied to milestones, change-order process
- Warranty
Watch out for
- No waterproofing membrane listed in a tiled shower
- Tiling over old tile or drywall in a wet area
- Very low allowances
- A full gut for under about $10,000 in Toronto: something's missing
Refresh or full gut?
- Soft spots, loose tiles or mould around the tub mean water got behind the walls. That's a full gut.
- Sound walls and floor? A new vanity, toilet, fixtures and paint can transform the room for much less.
- Keeping the toilet and drain in the same spot saves a lot of money.
- Budget a 10–15% contingency for what's behind the walls.
5 questions to ask before you sign
- Which waterproofing membrane are you using, and where?
- Are you taking it to the studs?
- What are the allowances, and what's included in them?
- Which permits are needed, and who pulls them?
- Where does the exhaust fan vent?
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Common questions
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Toronto?
A full mid-range bathroom renovation typically runs about $15,000–$30,000 before HST.
Why does waterproofing matter in a bathroom quote?
Tile and grout aren't waterproof. A membrane behind the tile keeps water out of the walls. You can't check it once the tile is up, so get it in writing.
Can I renovate a bathroom for $10,000 in Toronto?
A cosmetic refresh, yes. A full gut of a main bathroom, rarely.