Bathroom Renovation Cost in Ottawa (2026)
Average cost in Ottawa
$8,000 — $60,000
$250 — $550 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedLicensed plumbers, electricians, and tilers
50%
Tiles, vanity, toilet, tub, and rough-ins
35%
Buffer for hidden mold or structural issues
13%
City of Ottawa building and plumbing permits
2%
HST at 13%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$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 providersCapital Bathroom Renovation
32 Lazy Nol Ct, Stittsville, ON K2S 1T5, Canada
107 reviews
iBathrooms
1826 Robertson Rd unit 16 Suite 321, Nepean, ON K2H 1B9, Canada
65 reviews
Westend Bath and Kitchen
1660 Woodward Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 3R8, Canada
81 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Homes in areas like the Glebe, Alta Vista, and Westboro often have outdated lead or galvanized plumbing and structural limitations.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 dataAggregated from 9+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
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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