Quick Answer

Bathroom Renovation Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$16,898avg

$5,500 — $50,000

$100 — $350 per sq ft

+6% YoY
6 sources
Updated 3 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor & Trades

Plumbing, electrical, tiling, and installation

$9,500 — $27,500

55%

Materials & Fixtures

Vanity, toilet, tub/shower, and tile supply

$6,000 — $17,500

35%

Permits & Disposal

City of Oshawa building permits and bin rentals

$1,000 — $2,500

7%

Contingency Fund

Buffer for structural or plumbing surprises

$500 — $2,500

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $2,197 tax$19,095

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

$21,813

$17,450 — $26,176

Based on 6 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$15,941

Today

$16,898

Bathroom Renovation in Oshawa is 6.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $956 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 Oshawa

Verified providers
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HH renovation & general contracting

44 Cragg Crescent, Ajax, ON L1T 0E5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

130 reviews

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Trust My Handyman Renovation & Improvement services

Deverell St, Whitby, ON L1R 1W2, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

66 reviews

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Easy Renovation | Bathroom Renovations Oshawa

600 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1J 8M7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

45 reviews

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Henley Contracting Ltd.

Oshawa, ON L1H 1A9, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

50 reviews

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Hayes Plumbing & Bathroom Renovations

448 Ritson Rd S, Oshawa, ON L1H 5J9, Canada

4.3
★★★★½

162 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, in Oshawa, a building permit is required if you are changing the plumbing layout, moving walls, or adding new fixtures. Basic cosmetic updates like replacing a vanity in the same spot typically do not, but most full renovations costing over $10,000 will require one, with fees generally ranging from $250 to $600.

A standard 3-piece bathroom renovation in Oshawa typically takes 3 to 5 weeks. Larger master ensuites with custom tile work or structural changes can take 6 to 10 weeks, depending on material lead times and contractor availability.

Homeowners in the Durham Region can expect an ROI of 60% to 85%. Modernizing a bathroom is considered one of the highest-value upgrades in the local real estate market, often adding $15,000 to $35,000 to a home's resale value.

Oshawa and the broader Durham Region typically see labor and overhead costs that are 10% to 15% lower than downtown Toronto. However, material costs remain identical, and the high demand for skilled trades in 2026 has narrowed the pricing gap significantly.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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: 3 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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