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How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Ottawa, ON?

In September 2026, a mid-range renovation of a standard 5 x 8 ft full bathroom in Ottawa, ON, keeping the layout, costs $15,480 to $25,800 before tax. A powder room runs about 40 percent of that, a primary ensuite 1.5 to 2 times more, and a tub-to-shower conversion on its own $7,224 to $11,352. Moving plumbing adds roughly $3,000 to $7,000. Labour is usually 45 to 55 percent of the total.

Ottawa prices run 2% above the Canadian typical figure of $20,300. The regional index of 1.02 blends the Job Bank median wage for plumbers in the region, $33 an hour, with the local market premium published by Canadian cost guides.

Updated 2026-09-02 · Reference ranges, before tax · 13 cited sources

Bathroom cost in Ottawa by scope

Ottawa, ON, September 2026, per bathroom
ScopeLowTypicalHigh
Powder room, mid-range$6,327$8,436$10,545
Full bath, budget finish$8,615$11,487$14,359
Full bath, mid-range finish$15,480$20,640$25,800
Full bath, mid-range, plumbing relocated$19,294$25,725$32,156
Full bath, high-end finish$27,684$36,912$46,140
Primary ensuite, mid-range$26,921$35,895$44,869
Primary ensuite, high-end, layout change$52,092$69,456$86,820
Tub-to-shower conversion, tiled$6,709$8,945$11,181
Tub-to-shower conversion, acrylic system$7,090$9,453$11,816

Permits in Ottawa

Renovation permit assumed at $300; confirm with the city. Expect about $300 on a typical job. Not yet confirmed against the city's schedule.

Labour in Ottawa

Job Bank reports a median wage of $33 an hour for plumbers in this region, against a Canadian median of $34. Contractor billing rates run roughly two to three times the wage once overhead, insurance and profit are added.

What a bathroom quote in Ottawa should include

  • Demolition and disposal
  • Plumbing rough-in and finish, with fixtures named and who supplies them
  • Electrical: GFCI outlets, exhaust fan, lighting
  • Waterproofing behind tile, named by product
  • Tile, grout and flooring with square footage
  • Shower base or tub, glass, vanity, toilet, faucets, mirror, accessories
  • Drywall, paint and trim
  • Permit and inspections
  • A contingency or allowance stated as a number

What drives the price

  • Finish level. Budget fixtures and ceramic versus quartz, porcelain and frameless glass can double the price.
  • Whether plumbing moves. Keeping the layout avoids $3,000 to $7,000 of rough-in work.
  • Size: powder room, standard full bath, or ensuite.
  • Tile area and complexity. Installed tile runs $12 to $25 per square foot.
  • Who supplies fixtures. Owner-supplied vanity, toilet and shower can shift $2,000 to $8,000.
  • Local labour: plumbers earn $26 an hour in New Brunswick to $40 in Québec, and Vancouver labour runs 20 to 30 percent above the national average.

Frequently asked questions about bathroom in Ottawa

What does a small bathroom renovation cost in Ottawa, ON?
A powder room or cosmetic refresh in Ottawa, ON runs $7,224 to $12,384. A full 5 x 8 bath with new tile, shower, vanity and toilet in the same layout is $15,480 to $25,800.
How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost?
$7,224 to $11,352 in Ottawa, ON for a tiled walk-in shower or an acrylic system. Tub cut-outs alone are $800 to $1,600.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation?
Yes if plumbing or electrical changes. Toronto charges a $214.79 minimum plus $23.20 per fixture; Vancouver about $500 to $900 with plumbing; Calgary $205.92 plus trade permits; Montréal $9.80 per $1,000 of work.
Why do bathroom quotes vary so much?
Finish level, whether fixtures are included, and hidden conditions. Two quotes can differ by 50 percent and both be honest. Normalize them to the same fixtures and scope before comparing.

Sources

Ranges are reference estimates for typical scope in Ottawa, ON, not bids, and have not yet been calibrated against observed quotes in Ottawa. Methodology.