Bathroom Renovation Cost Overview!

A bathroom renovation is one of the most personally rewarding and financially sound improvements a GTA homeowner can make, returning 50 to 70 percent of renovation cost in appraised property value at resale while delivering an immediate improvement in daily quality of life. 

Current GTA bathroom renovation cost by configuration: 

  • Powder room — toilet and sink: $8,000 to $18,000
  • Three-piece bathroom — toilet, sink, and walk-in shower: $18,000 to $32,000
  • Four-piece bathroom — toilet, sink, shower, and tub: $22,000 to $42,000
  • Primary ensuite — walk-in shower, freestanding tub, double vanity, premium tile, radiant heating: $45,000 to $75,000
  • Wet room — fully waterproofed floor, curbless shower zone, no threshold: $35,000 to $65,000
  • Accessible bathroom — curbless shower, grab bar blocking, comfort-height toilet, wider doorways: $22,000 to $55,000
  • Basement bathroom addition — below-grade plumbing rough-in required: $18,000 to $42,000
  • Condo bathroom renovation — complete scope with building management coordination: $20,000 to $50,000

Every Maple Leaf Kitchen & Bath estimate is itemized to the line item, no bundled pricing and no permit costs excluded.

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Powder Room Cost!
The powder room is the highest-visibility bathroom in a GTA home relative to its renovation cost, and the scope that consistently produces the strongest percentage return on investment of any bathroom renovation type. 

What a complete powder room renovation includes and costs: 

  • Statement vanity — floating furniture-style cabinet or vessel sink on a pedestal; quartz or stone countertop; solid blocking before drywall: $800 to $3,500 supply
  • Bold floor or feature wall tile — richly patterned tile where a dramatic decision reads as intentional: $600 to $2,500 supply and installation
  • Quality faucet in PVD-coated finish — brushed gold, matte black, or brushed nickel for GTA hard water durability: $200 to $800 supply
  • Side-mounted sconce lighting — vanity sconces at eye level on either side of mirror: $400 to $800 supply and installation
  • Designer mirror — oversized round or arched; proportionally larger than vanity width: $300 to $1,200 supply
  • Toilet — comfort-height; dual-flush: $350 to $1,000 supply; $250 to $500 installation
 
Current GTA powder room renovation cost: 

  • Basic refresh (new vanity, toilet, faucet, mirror, paint): $8,000 to $12,000
  • Full powder room with statement tile and designed lighting: $12,000 to $18,000
Three-Piece Bathroom Cost!
A three-piece bathroom - toilet, sink, and walk-in shower - is the most versatile secondary bathroom configuration in GTA renovation. The walk-in shower specification is the element that most defines the quality of the finished result and produces the strongest buyer response at resale. 

What a complete three-piece bathroom renovation includes and costs: 

  • Curbless walk-in shower complete scope — waterproofing, drain, tile, frameless glass, fixtures: $8,000 to $18,000 within the full renovation
  • Floating vanity with quartz countertop — solid blocking before drywall; undermount sink: $2,000 to $4,500 supply and installation
  • Large-format porcelain tile — floor and shower walls; matte finish for slip resistance: $4,000 to $9,000 supply and installation
  • In-floor radiant heating — electric mat and programmable thermostat; installed before tile: $1,200 to $2,500
  • Exhaust fan with humidity sensor — exterior-vented; ESA-permitted: $350 to $750
  • Toilet — comfort-height; dual-flush: $600 to $1,500 supply and installation
 
Current GTA three-piece bathroom renovation cost: 

  • Standard three-piece: $18,000 to $24,000
  • Quality three-piece with curbless shower, frameless glass, radiant heating: $24,000 to $32,000
Four-Piece Bathroom Cost!
A four-piece bathroom - toilet, sink, shower, and tub - is the standard family bathroom configuration for a GTA home with multiple household members and the required configuration for a legal basement apartment in Ontario. 

What a complete four-piece bathroom renovation includes and costs:

  • Tub-shower combination or separate tub and walk-in shower — tub-shower combination: $3,500 to $7,000; separate walk-in shower and soaking tub: $10,000 to $18,000 within the full renovation scope
  • Double floating vanity with quartz countertop — minimum 48-inch width; solid blocking before drywall: $3,500 to $7,500 supply and installation
  • Large-format porcelain tile — floor and shower zone; matte finish for slip resistance: $5,000 to $12,000 supply and installation
  • In-floor radiant heating — electric mat and programmable thermostat: $1,200 to $2,500
  • Layered lighting — vanity sconces, ambient dimmer, shower fixture; all independent circuits: $1,000 to $2,500
 
Current GTA four-piece bathroom renovation cost:
 
  • Standard four-piece: $22,000 to $30,000
  • Quality four-piece with separate walk-in shower and soaking tub: $30,000 to $42,000
Primary Ensuite Renovation Cost!
A primary ensuite renovation is the single highest-return bathroom scope in the GTA market, adding $30,000 to $60,000 in appraised property value from the day it is complete while delivering a spa-quality daily experience. 

What a complete primary ensuite renovation includes and costs: 

  • Dedicated curbless walk-in shower — waterproofing, linear drain, large-format tile floor-to-ceiling, frameless glass enclosure, rainfall head and handheld: $12,000 to $20,000 within the full renovation
  • Freestanding soaking tub — acrylic ($800 to $3,500 supply), stone resin ($2,500 to $8,000), or cast iron ($3,500 to $12,000); floor-mounted filler ($600 to $3,000): $1,500 to $3,500 installation
  • Double floating vanity — minimum 60-inch width; two sinks; quartz or integrated stone countertop: $5,000 to $12,000 supply and installation
  • In-floor radiant heating — programmable thermostat with floor and ambient sensor: $1,200 to $2,500
  • Layered lighting — vanity sconces, shower fixture, ambient dimmer, LED accent, heated towel rail; all on independent circuits: $2,000 to $5,000
  • Natural stone or large-format porcelain tile — floor, shower walls, and feature wall: $8,000 to $20,000 depending on material and area
 
Current GTA primary ensuite renovation cost: 

  • Mid-range primary ensuite: $45,000 to $55,000
  • Premium spa ensuite with freestanding tub, natural stone, and full layered lighting: $55,000 to $75,000
Bathroom Shower Cost!
The shower is the bathroom element that most transforms daily experience, and the element with the most significant construction requirements that must be addressed before any tile is selected or any contractor is engaged. 

Current GTA shower costs within a full bathroom renovation:
 
  • Curbless walk-in shower complete scope — waterproofing, drain, tile, frameless glass, fixtures: $8,000 to $18,000
  • Named waterproofing membrane — Schluter Kerdi, Laticrete Hydro Ban, or equivalent; flood-tested before tile: $800 to $1,800 supply and installation
  • Linear drain supply and installation: $400 to $900
  • Centre drain supply and installation: $200 to $500
  • Frameless glass shower enclosure — 3/8-inch tempered glass; PVD-coated hardware: $2,800 to $7,500
  • Large-format shower wall tile (24x48) — supply and installation per square foot: $18 to $35
  • Shower valve and trim — pressure-balanced: $400 to $1,200; thermostatic multi-outlet system: $1,500 to $4,500
  • Rainfall head and handheld combination: $300 to $1,200 supply and installation
  • Built-in shower niche — framing and tile per niche: $250 to $600

Every shower Maple Leaf Kitchen & Bath builds uses a named, tested waterproofing membrane flood-tested before a single tile is set.
Bathroom Vanity and Storage Cost!
The vanity is the functional centrepiece of the bathroom and the storage element that most affects daily satisfaction. A bathroom with inadequate vanity storage is a bathroom where countertop clutter accumulates permanently regardless of how beautiful the renovation is. 

Current GTA vanity and storage costs: 

  • Single floating vanity (24 to 36 inches) — supply and installation including quartz countertop and undermount sink: $2,000 to $4,500
  • Double floating vanity (60 to 72 inches) — supply and installation including quartz countertop and two sinks: $5,000 to $9,000
  • Integrated stone basin vanity top — single-piece stone countertop and basin: $800 to $3,500 additional over standard undermount sink
  • Structural wall blocking — solid backing installed before drywall; required for every floating vanity; most frequently skipped by other contractors: $300 to $600
  • Tall linen tower — floor-to-ceiling storage column adjacent to vanity: $800 to $2,500 supply and installation
  • Recessed medicine cabinet with mirror — concealed storage at vanity level; LED backlit: $400 to $1,500 supply and installation
  • Custom height floating vanity installation — accessible height (34 inches) or tall user height (38 to 40 inches): no additional cost over standard height installation
Bathroom Tile Cost!
Tile selection is the decision that most defines the visual character of a GTA bathroom renovation, and the decision with the most significant construction implications if the wrong format or material is specified for the application. 

Current GTA bathroom tile costs (supply and installation): 

  • Standard ceramic or porcelain (12x12 to 18x18): $12 to $20 per square foot
  • Large-format porcelain (24x24 to 24x48) — requires a perfectly flat, rigid substrate: $18 to $35 per square foot
  • Natural stone — marble, travertine, quartzite; annual sealing required: $25 to $55 per square foot
  • Subway tile (3x6-inch ceramic): $14 to $22 per square foot
  • Book-matched porcelain slab panels — continuous grain pattern across adjacent panels; the premium tile configuration: $45 to $90 per square foot
  • Fluted or ribbed feature wall tile: $22 to $45 per square foot
  • In-floor radiant heating mat — installed before tile; cannot be added after: $10 to $18 per square foot plus thermostat ($150 to $400) and dedicated circuit ($400 to $700)
 
For a standard four-piece bathroom of approximately 60 square feet: 

  • Standard porcelain tile throughout: $4,000 to $7,500
  • Large-format porcelain throughout: $6,000 to $12,000
  • Natural stone throughout: $8,000 to $18,000
Bathroom Lighting Cost!
Bathroom lighting is the most consistently underplanned element of a GTA bathroom renovation, and the element that most affects how the bathroom feels and functions across different times of day. 

Current GTA bathroom lighting costs (supply and installation):
 
  • Side-mounted vanity sconces — two sconces at eye level on either side of mirror; per fixture including rough-in: $200 to $400
  • Vanity bar fixture — single bar above the mirror; supply and installation: $150 to $350
  • Ambient pot light — recessed LED on a dimmer circuit; per fixture: $150 to $300
  • Shower wet-rated recessed fixture — on its own circuit; supply and installation: $200 to $400
  • Heated towel rail (hardwired) — on its own ESA-permitted circuit; programmable timer; not plug-in: $300 to $800
  • LED accent strip above mirror or below floating vanity — including dimmer circuit: $300 to $800
  • Backlit mirror — integrated LED; anti-fog; dimmable: $400 to $1,500 supply and installation
  • Complete bathroom lighting system — all circuits, all fixtures, dimmers throughout: $1,500 to $4,500

All lighting zones must be planned before electrical rough-in begins, retrofitting lighting in a finished bathroom requires opening finished walls and tile.
Accessible Bathroom Cost!
Accessible bathroom features are practical design decisions that make a bathroom safer and more comfortable for every household member at every age, and significantly less expensive to build during a planned renovation than to retrofit in a finished bathroom. 

Current GTA accessible bathroom costs: 

  • Grab bar blocking — solid wood installed in shower walls and at toilet during framing; allows grab bars at any future location without opening walls: $300 to $600
  • Grab bar supply and installation (after blocking is in place): $80 to $250 per bar
  • Doorway widening to 32 to 36 inches — framing modification: $800 to $2,000
  • Comfort-height toilet — 17 to 19 inches; price premium over standard height toilet: $0 to $150
  • Roll-under vanity modification — open base with knee clearance; premium over standard floating vanity: $200 to $500
  • Non-slip floor tile — matte or textured porcelain; no cost premium over standard large-format tile
  • In-floor radiant heating — eliminates cold floor surface; primary fall risk for older adults: $1,200 to $2,500 per bathroom
  • Canada Home Accessibility Tax Credit — 15 percent non-refundable tax credit on up to $20,000 in eligible expenses for qualifying homeowners 65+ or with a disability
 
Complete accessible bathroom renovation cost: 

  • Accessible three-piece: $22,000 to $35,000
  • Accessible four-piece with radiant heating and wider doorways: $35,000 to $55,000
Basement Bathroom Addition Cost!
A basement bathroom addition is the scope that most transforms how a finished GTA basement is used, converting a space that requires going upstairs for a basic need into a genuinely self-contained level of the home. 

Key cost drivers specific to a basement bathroom addition: 

  • Below-grade drainage assessment — confirming whether a gravity connection is possible from the fixture locations to the nearest drain; must be confirmed before any bathroom configuration is finalized
  • Ejector system — where the drain stub-out is too shallow for gravity drainage; adds $2,500 to $5,000 to the scope
  • Below-slab plumbing rough-in — cutting the slab, modifying drain connections, and reinstating concrete; plumbing permit and rough-in inspection required before reinstatement: $3,000 to $8,000 depending on the number of fixtures and run length
  • Waterproofing membrane — named, tested system on all shower wet surfaces; flood-tested before tile; critical in a below-grade environment
 
Current GTA basement bathroom addition cost: 

  • Basement powder room: $8,000 to $15,000
  • Basement three-piece: $18,000 to $32,000
  • Basement four-piece: $25,000 to $42,000
  • Basement premium ensuite: $35,000 to $65,000
What Drives Bathroom Renovation Costs!
Understanding what drives bathroom renovation costs helps GTA homeowners evaluate quotes accurately and plan budgets realistically.

Bathroom cost drivers:

  • Scope and quality of tile work: Material tier, format size, and installation complexity drive significant cost variation
  • Plumbing rough-in relocation: Moving drains through concrete adds $2,500–$8,000 or more depending on depth and number of fixtures
  • Bathroom size: Total tile area and fixture count scale directly with floor area
  • Fixtures and glass tier: Frameless glass, freestanding tubs, and premium fixtures add meaningful cost

Permit fees, design costs, and licensed trade labour for electrical and plumbing are present in accurate estimates, and frequently absent from low quotes that grow significantly once construction begins.
Renovation Timeline!
The following timelines reflect current GTA market experience for kitchen and bathroom renovation projects. All timelines include permit approval periods where applicable and are provided in detail before construction begins.

  • Cosmetic kitchen update (no structural, plumbing, or electrical scope changes): 1 to 3 weeks
  • Mid-range full kitchen renovation with permits: 4 to 8 weeks total
  • Full kitchen renovation with structural wall removal: 10 to 14 weeks including permit approval and engineering
  • Powder room renovation: 2 to 4 weeks of construction
  • Full 4-piece bathroom renovation: 3 to 6 weeks of construction
  • Comprehensive primary ensuite (significant tile work, custom elements, radiant heat): 6 to 10 weeks

All timelines are project-specific and depend on permit approval timelines, custom material lead times, and the conditions discovered behind existing walls and tile. A detailed project schedule is provided before construction begins and any adjustments are communicated proactively throughout.

FAQs - Bathroom Cost Guide

The powder room consistently delivers the strongest percentage return on investment of any bathroom renovation type — high buyer visibility, modest square footage, and design impact that reads as intentional in even a compact footprint. A full powder room renovation with a statement vanity, bold tile, designer mirror, and quality sconce lighting runs $12,000–$18,000. A basic powder room refresh runs $8,000–$12,000. Either scope delivers a finished result that makes a strong first impression on every guest who visits.
A mid-range primary ensuite — curbless walk-in shower, freestanding soaking tub, double floating vanity, large-format tile, in-floor radiant heating, and layered lighting — typically runs $45,000–$55,000. A premium spa ensuite with natural stone tile, an integrated stone vanity basin, full accent lighting, and premium fixtures runs $55,000–$75,000. The primary ensuite is the single highest-return bathroom scope in the GTA market, adding $30,000–$60,000 in appraised property value at resale.
A complete curbless walk-in shower — waterproofing membrane, drain, large-format tile walls and floor, frameless glass enclosure, and fixtures — runs $8,000–$18,000 within a full bathroom renovation. The named waterproofing membrane alone runs $800–$1,800 supply and install. Frameless glass enclosures run $2,800–$7,500. Large-format shower wall tile runs $18–$35 per square foot installed. A thermostatic multi-outlet shower system adds $1,500–$4,500 over a standard pressure-balanced valve and trim.
An electric radiant heating mat with a programmable thermostat, installed before tile and ESA-permitted, runs $800–$2,500 for a single bathroom depending on floor area. This is the incremental cost during a bathroom renovation — adding radiant heating after tile is complete requires removing all the tile, which typically costs 3–5 times more than installing it during the renovation. For primary ensuites, adding radiant heating during the renovation is almost always the right decision given Ontario's long cold winters.
A tub-shower combination — the most space-efficient four-piece configuration — runs $3,500–$7,000 for the tub, surround tile, and fixtures within a full bathroom renovation. A separate walk-in shower and freestanding soaking tub configuration runs $10,000–$18,000 combined within the same renovation. The separate configuration is appropriate where floor area permits both without compromising bathroom function. The combined configuration is preferred for family bathrooms and any bathroom where preserving floor space matters.
Standard ceramic or porcelain tile (12x12 to 18x18 inches) runs $12–$20 per square foot supply and install. Large-format porcelain (24x24 or larger) — the most popular GTA bathroom tile choice in 2026 — runs $18–$35 per square foot. Natural stone tile runs $25–$60 per square foot. Zellige or handmade ceramic tile runs $30–$55 per square foot. Mosaic tile for shower floors runs $20–$45 per square foot. All tile costs include substrate preparation and appropriate waterproofing in wet areas.
A single floating vanity (24–36 inches) with quartz countertop and undermount sink runs $2,000–$4,500 supply and install. A double floating vanity (60–72 inches) with quartz countertop and two sinks runs $5,000–$9,000. An integrated stone basin vanity top — countertop and basin carved from one slab — adds $800–$3,500 over a standard undermount configuration. Structural wall blocking ($300–$600) must be installed before drywall to support any floating vanity and is included in every Maple Leaf Kitchen & Bath bathroom scope.
Relocating a shower drain through the concrete subfloor — which requires cutting, re-routing, and reinstating the concrete — runs $2,500–$8,000 depending on the depth of the slab, the length of the drain run, and the number of fixtures being relocated. A full new bathroom plumbing rough-in (supply, drain, and vent) runs $3,000–$8,000. Plumbing rough-in relocation is one of the most significant cost variables in a bathroom renovation and must be confirmed before the layout design is committed.
A wet room — where the entire bathroom floor is waterproofed and sloped to a drain with no shower threshold or enclosure — runs $35,000–$65,000 as a complete bathroom renovation scope. The primary cost drivers are the full-floor waterproofing membrane system, the drain positioning and slope engineering, large-format porcelain tile throughout, and the premium labour required to achieve proper floor slope across the full bathroom area. Wet rooms are the premium shower configuration for GTA primary ensuites and require planning before any rough-in begins.
A well-executed GTA bathroom renovation consistently returns 50 to 70 percent of renovation cost in appraised property value at resale. A primary ensuite renovation adds $30,000–$60,000 in appraised value from the day it is complete. A powder room renovation delivers the strongest percentage return of any bathroom scope. Beyond appraised value, a renovated bathroom eliminates the deferred-maintenance discount that assessors and buyers apply to dated bathrooms — a discount that is often larger than the cost of the renovation itself.

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