Quick Answer

Bathroom Renovation Cost in Ottawa (2026)

Average cost in Ottawa

$17,900avg

$7,000 — $50,000

$70 — $250 per sq ft

+3% YoY
8 sources
Updated 3 weeks ago
Ottawa-Gatineau

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Demolition, installation, and site prep

$7,400 — $12,025

55%

Materials

Tiles, vanity, and finishes

$5,550 — $8,325

30%

Plumbing

Rough-ins and fixture connections

$1,480 — $2,220

8%

Electrical

Lighting, fans, and GFCI outlets

$740 — $1,110

4%

Permits & Disposal

City fees and waste removal

$370 — $740

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $2,327 tax$20,227

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$17,379

Today

$17,900

Bathroom Renovation in Ottawa is 3.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $521 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
★★★★★

104 reviews

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Capital Homes

116 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

113 reviews

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Miracle Dream Homes

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

4.9
★★★★½

94 reviews

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iBathrooms

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

4.9
★★★★½

64 reviews

🔨

Westend Bath and Kitchen

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

4.8
★★★★½

79 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

For a typical 35 sq ft bathroom, Ottawa homeowners can expect to pay between $9,000 and $22,000 in 2026, depending on whether it is a cosmetic refresh or a full gut remodel.

Yes, if you are moving plumbing fixtures, changing the layout, or making structural changes. Cosmetic updates like tiling and painting do not require one. Permits typically cost $12.75 per $1,000 of construction value, with a minimum fee of $117.

According to local real estate data, a bathroom renovation in Ottawa typically yields an ROI of 75% to 100%, making it one of the most profitable home improvements.

Labor is the largest expense, accounting for 40% to 65% of the total budget. For materials, high-end tiling and custom vanities are the primary cost drivers, with natural stone tiles ranging from $23 to $214 per sq ft.

📊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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