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Bathroom Renovation in Etobicoke & Toronto

YAREX Renovation & Restoration, a licensed and insured Etobicoke contractor, renovates bathrooms in Etobicoke and across Toronto and the GTA. A full bathroom renovation typically costs $15,000 to $45,000 and takes three to five weeks, covering demolition, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, tile and fixtures. Estimates are free and quotes are fixed-price.

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Bathroom Renovation in Etobicoke & Toronto, illustrative renovation concept
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Planning range$15,000 – $45,000
Typical on-site time3–5 weeks

What’s included

  • Full gut & rebuild
  • Curbless & walk-in showers
  • Waterproofing & shower systems
  • Heated floors & tile work
  • Vanities & custom storage
  • Plumbing & fixture upgrades

Bathroom renovation across Toronto and the GTA

YAREX rebuilds bathrooms from Etobicoke across the GTA — tight three-pieces in century semis, pink-tile bathrooms in 1950s bungalows, and condo ensuites governed by board rules. We do full guts, not surface refreshes: demolition to the studs, new waterproofing, plumbing, electrical, tile and fixtures under one fixed-price contract. Our Grand Spa Bath project shows the upper end of the category — a full primary ensuite with a curbless shower and heated floor.

Bathroom renovation in Etobicoke

Etobicoke is where YAREX is based, and its housing shapes most of our bathroom work: 1950s and 1960s bungalows and split-levels with original small bathrooms, older semis closer to the lake, and condo towers where every change goes through the building’s management. In post-war houses the common jobs are turning a cramped three-piece into a walk-in shower, adding a second bathroom in the basement, and replacing old supply lines while the walls are open. In condos the jobs are ensuite and main-bath refreshes done inside the corporation’s rules; see our guide to condo renovation rules in Etobicoke. We also renovate bathrooms across Mississauga, Toronto and the rest of the GTA. See all Etobicoke renovation and restoration services.

Basement bathrooms

A basement bathroom is often the most useful room a renovation can add. Three things decide how it is built:

  • Drainage. If the fixtures sit above the sewer connection, they drain by gravity like any other bathroom. If they sit below it, the toilet and shower need a pump system, which changes the layout and the budget.
  • Moisture. Basements are damp, so the walls and shower need proper waterproofing, moisture-resistant board and a fan that vents outside, not into the ceiling. We check for existing moisture first; finishing over a damp wall is how basement mould starts.
  • Permits. A new bathroom needs a City of Toronto building permit and inspections. We file and manage them.

Planning a full basement? A bathroom is usually part of basement finishing, and it is far cheaper to rough in the drains at the start than to add them later.

How the work runs

The job starts with a free estimate and a fixed scope. Same-location fixture swaps need no building permit. New bathrooms, moved drains, or structural changes are filed with the City of Toronto and inspected under the Ontario Building Code. Electrical work goes through the ESA. On site, the sequence is strict: demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in, inspection, waterproofing, cement board, tile, then fixtures and glass. Waterproofing is the step we refuse to rush — a failed shower system is the most expensive mistake in residential construction, and we see the results of bad ones in our restoration work every month.

In older housing stock we plan for what is behind the wall: rotted subfloor around tubs, mould on studs, galvanized supply lines that should not be reconnected. Our estimates carry stated allowances for this, so surprises are priced before demolition, not after. For typical budgets by tier, see the bathroom renovation cost guide.

What it costs

Full bathroom renovations run $15,000 to $45,000 in 2026. The drivers are plumbing relocation, shower construction (a tiled curbless shower costs several times a drop-in tub surround), tile scope, and fixture grade. Heated floors add roughly $1,500 to $3,000. Powder rooms come in under the range. Large ensuites with steam units or freestanding tubs go over it. Quotes are fixed and itemized, plus HST.

Why YAREX

Licensed and insured, with renovation and restoration in one company — we know how bathrooms fail, so we build them not to. The Clean Worksite Promise applies on every job: sealed dust barriers, protected floors, daily cleanup. Estimates are free. Call +1 343-947-2298 or visit 6 Hagersville Ct, Etobicoke.

What does it cost?

A bathroom renovation in Toronto typically costs $12,000 to $70,000+ in 2026.

What a Bathroom Renovation Costs in Toronto (2026)

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Questions, answered.

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Toronto?

A full bathroom renovation in Toronto runs $15,000 to $45,000 in 2026. A standard three-piece with mid-range finishes lands around $20,000 to $30,000. Curbless showers, heated floors, wall-hung vanities, and relocated plumbing push toward the top of the range. Powder rooms cost less. Primary ensuites with steam or freestanding tubs can exceed it. Add 13% HST.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation in Toronto?

Replacing fixtures in the same location needs no building permit. You do need a City of Toronto permit when you add a new bathroom, move drains, or alter structure. Electrical work must be filed with the ESA: heated floors, new circuits, pot lights. YAREX manages permits and inspections when the scope requires them.

How long does a bathroom renovation take?

Three to five weeks for a full gut of a standard bathroom. Week one is demolition and rough-in, week two is inspection, waterproofing and board, weeks three to four are tile and finishing. Custom glass shower enclosures are measured after tile and take one to two weeks to fabricate, which usually sets the completion date.

What is the most common bathroom problem in older Toronto homes?

Hidden water damage. In century semis and post-war bungalows we regularly open walls to find rotted subfloor, mould behind tile, and galvanized or lead supply lines. Because YAREX also does water damage restoration, we remediate properly during the renovation instead of tiling over a problem.

Can you add a bathroom to a basement in Etobicoke?

Usually, yes. The deciding question is drainage: if the new fixtures sit above the house's sewer connection, they drain by gravity; if not, the toilet and shower need a pump system. A new basement bathroom needs a City of Toronto building permit, a fan vented outside, and moisture-resistant materials because basements run damp. We check the drain depth and layout at the free estimate.

Do you renovate condo bathrooms in Etobicoke?

Yes. Condo bathrooms add rules a house does not have: the corporation usually needs to approve the work before it starts, and sets working hours, elevator bookings and insurance requirements. Changes to plumbing that serves other units need extra care. We work within the building's rules and plan the schedule around them.

Is a curbless shower possible in an older house?

Usually. It requires recessing the shower base into the floor structure, which depends on joist depth and direction. In many Toronto homes it is achievable with a linear drain and a modest floor buildup. We confirm feasibility during the free estimate before you commit to the design.

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