Quick Answer

Bathroom Renovation Cost in Ottawa (2026)

Average cost in Ottawa

$21,120avg

$8,000 — $60,000

$250 — $550 per sq ft

+5.5% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ottawa-Gatineau

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor & Trades

Licensed plumbers, electricians, and tilers

$9,000 — $14,625

50%

Materials & Fixtures

Tiles, vanity, toilet, tub, and rough-ins

$6,750 — $10,125

35%

Contingency Fund

Buffer for hidden mold or structural issues

$2,250 — $3,375

13%

Permits & Inspections

City of Ottawa building and plumbing permits

$250 — $800

2%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $2,746 tax$23,866

HST at 13%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Vanity & sink replacement
  • Toilet replacement
  • Tub/shower update
  • Tile flooring & walls
  • Basic plumbing
  • Lighting & exhaust fan
  • Labor & installation

Typically Excludes

  • Full tub-to-shower conversion
  • Heated floors
  • Custom glass enclosures
  • Structural modifications
  • Permits

Based on a standard 5x8 ft bathroom. Master bath or custom designs may cost more.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$21,250

$17,000 — $25,500

Based on 9 sources and market data for Ottawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$20,019

Today

$21,120

Bathroom Renovation in Ottawa is 5.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,101 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Bathroom Reno Contractors in Ottawa

Verified providers
🔨

Capital Bathroom Renovation

32 Lazy Nol Ct, Stittsville, ON K2S 1T5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

107 reviews

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Miracle Dream Homes

1235 St Paul Ave, Ottawa, ON K1V 6V8, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

93 reviews

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iBathrooms

1826 Robertson Rd unit 16 Suite 321, Nepean, ON K2H 1B9, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

65 reviews

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Westend Bath and Kitchen

1660 Woodward Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 3R8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

81 reviews

🔨

Kitchens & Bathrooms First

850 Industrial Ave #5, Ottawa, ON K1G 4K2, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

77 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Yes, if you are moving plumbing fixtures, changing the footprint, or altering structural walls. In 2026, the City of Ottawa charges $12.75 per $1,000 of construction value, with a minimum fee of $117.

A well-executed bathroom renovation in Ottawa typically recovers between 60% and 75% of its cost at resale, though high-end remodels in neighborhoods like Westboro or the Glebe can see up to 100% ROI.

A mid-range full renovation typically takes 2 to 3 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. Cosmetic refreshes or powder rooms can be completed in as little as 5 to 7 business days.

Homes in areas like the Glebe, Alta Vista, and Westboro often have outdated lead or galvanized plumbing and structural limitations. Contractors typically add a 15% premium to account for the complexity of working with older infrastructure.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 9+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 2 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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