August 19, 2026 · eQuote360 Team
$10,000 – $22,000
Bathroom renovation costs in Ontario vary enormously by scope, which is why a single average number is often misleading. Based on real completed projects across the GTA, a mid-range renovation typically costs $10,000 to $22,000 — new fixtures, tile, vanity, and finishes, without moving plumbing.
By scope: a cosmetic refresh (new paint, fixtures, maybe a vanity, keeping the existing layout) runs $3,000 to $8,000. A mid-range renovation (new tile, vanity, tub or shower, modernized fixtures) runs $10,000 to $22,000. A full gut renovation (new layout, possibly moved plumbing, full finish selection) runs $15,000 to $40,000.
The single biggest cost driver is moving plumbing. Keeping your toilet, sink and shower/tub in their existing locations — even if everything around them is replaced — typically saves 20 to 35% compared to relocating any of them, since moving plumbing means opening walls or floors, not just swapping fixtures.
Tile choice moves the budget more than most homeowners expect. Standard 12×24 porcelain tile runs $8 to $12 per square foot installed. Hand-glazed tile, natural stone, or large-format porcelain can run $25 to $60+ per square foot installed — on a small bathroom this difference alone can be several thousand dollars.
Kitchen renovations, for comparison, run considerably higher: a cosmetic refresh is $12,000 to $30,000, a mid-range remodel (new cabinets, quartz counters, mid-grade appliances) is $25,000 to $65,000, and a major or luxury renovation runs $50,000 to $150,000+. Kitchens simply involve more — cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and often electrical and plumbing work together — which is reflected directly in the price.
Whichever project you're planning, the most useful thing you can do before requesting quotes is decide your scope honestly — a cosmetic refresh quoted against a full-gut budget (or the reverse) makes every number impossible to compare fairly.
