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Bathroom Renovations in Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge

A bathroom renovation done right adds comfort, style, and value to your home. We handle everything from demolition to tiling, plumbing coordination, vanity installation, and final trim. Our process is organized, clean, and built around minimizing disruption to your daily life.

Full Bathroom Renovations - From Demo to Done

Whether your bathroom is cramped, outdated, or just not working for your household anymore, we handle the complete renovation - demolition, waterproofing, tile, plumbing coordination, fixtures, and finishing. The result is a bathroom you'll actually enjoy using.

Demolition & Prep

Careful removal of existing fixtures, tile, and drywall. We protect surrounding areas.

Waterproofing

Moisture barriers and waterproofing membranes in wet areas - done right before tile goes down.

Tile & Shower Work

Precision tile installation on floors, walls, and shower surrounds. No shortcuts.

Fixtures & Finishing

Vanity, toilet, mirrors, trim, and final details - everything installed clean and level.

What's Included

  • Full bathroom demolition and rebuild
  • Tile work (floor, shower, walls)
  • Shower and tub surrounds
  • Vanity and toilet installation
  • Plumbing coordination
  • Heated floor rough-in
  • Exhaust fan installation
  • Waterproofing and moisture barriers
  • Custom niches and built-ins

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Bathroom Renovation Cost in Kitchener-Waterloo

No calculator. No lead form. Real numbers we're quoting KW homeowners this year, before the site visit.

Refresh

$5K–$10K

New vanity, toilet, faucet, mirror. Fresh paint. New light fixture and exhaust fan. Existing tile and shower stay.

Timeline: under 1 week.

Full Gut & Rebuild

$15K–$35K+

Down to studs and subfloor. Waterproofing membrane, new tile, new shower or tub, new plumbing where needed, vanity, toilet, trim, paint.

Timeline: 1–3 weeks.

Basement Bathroom Renovations

Adding a bathroom to a basement is the single highest-ROI thing you can bolt onto a basement renovation. It turns an unfinished space into a rentable one. It doubles what buyers see when they walk through. And in a legal secondary suite build, it's non-negotiable.

The catch: basement plumbing works differently. If your basement floor sits above your main sewer line, gravity does the job. If it doesn't — which is common in older Kitchener and Cambridge homes — you need a sewage ejector pump. Add $900–$1,600 for the unit plus install.

Small Basement Bathroom Layout Ideas

  • 3-piece under stairs — toilet, small vanity, corner shower. Fits in 30 sq ft.
  • Powder room + separate shower — smart for suites where two people share.
  • Wet-room shower — no curb, fully tiled, drain in the floor. Works well in low-ceiling basements.
  • Full 4-piece — tub + separate shower. For legal 2-bedroom suites where the tub adds real value.

Basement Bathroom Cost

$12K–$22K

Standard 3-piece basement bathroom, added during a finishing project. Includes rough-in, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, vanity, toilet, and exhaust.

Add $900–$1,600 if a sewage ejector pump is needed.

Do you need a permit?

Yes. Adding a bathroom in a basement almost always requires a plumbing permit and a building permit in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, and Woodstock. We pull it. You don't deal with the City.

How It Works

Our Simple 5-Step Process

No guessing games. We keep you informed at every stage - from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.

1

Free Consultation

We start with a no-pressure conversation about your project goals, timeline, and budget. You can reach us by phone, email, or our contact form.

2

Site Visit & Assessment

We visit your home to take measurements, assess existing conditions, and understand the full scope of your project. No surprises later.

3

Detailed Estimate

You receive a clear, written estimate outlining exactly what's included, what materials will be used, and what the total cost will be. No vague ballpark figures.

4

Planning & Scheduling

Once you approve the estimate, we finalize the project plan, coordinate any permit requirements, order materials, and set a start date that works for you.

5

Build & Final Walkthrough

Our team gets to work. We keep you updated throughout the project and finish with a walkthrough to make sure everything meets your expectations before we call it done.

FAQs

Bathroom Renovation FAQs

Common questions about bathroom renovations in Kitchener-Waterloo.

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Kitchener-Waterloo?
Basic refresh (new vanity, toilet, fixtures, paint): $5K–$10K, under a week. Full gut-and-rebuild with new tile, waterproofing, shower rebuild, and plumbing coordination: $15K–$35K+, 1–3 weeks. Custom heated floors, curbless walk-in showers, and stone tile push the top end higher. You get a written itemized quote after a site visit — not a range.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Simple refresh: under 1 week. Full gut-and-rebuild: 1–3 weeks depending on tile complexity and plumbing scope. Bathrooms with heated floors, custom niches, or shifted plumbing run longer. You get a day-by-day schedule before demo starts, and one clear point of contact throughout — no juggling trades.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation?
Not for cosmetic work — new vanity, toilet, paint, fixtures. Yes, if you're moving plumbing, adding a bathroom where there wasn't one, or opening walls for structural changes. Adding a bathroom in a basement almost always needs a permit. We pull it and coordinate the plumbing and building inspections when it's required.
Can you add a bathroom to my basement?
Yes. If the basement floor sits above the main sewer line, gravity handles the drainage. If it doesn't, a sewage ejector pump ($900–$1,600 for the unit plus install) does the job. A full 3-piece basement bathroom typically runs $12K–$22K on top of the basement finishing scope. It's the single highest-return add-on for a rental suite.
What tile options do you work with?
Porcelain, ceramic, natural stone (marble, travertine, slate), and large-format 24" x 48" tile for wet walls and floors. We work with local KW tile suppliers — Ciot, Olympia, Centura — and homeowners can buy their own tile too. For basement bathrooms we prefer porcelain over natural stone for moisture reasons.

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