Does the plumbing move?
A replacement in the same location differs from altering the plumbing system. Confirm permit requirements with the City of Ottawa for your scope.
Read the permit guide ↗Bathroom renovations
in Ottawa
Full renovations, tub to shower conversions, tiled showers, basement bathrooms and accessible modifications.
Illustrative concept — not a completed project.An information and referral site. We do not carry out renovations ourselves.
Find the right scope
View all servicesService imagery uses details from one illustrative room concept; it does not show completed work.
Two questions shape the work.
Moving a fixture can change permits, inspections and floor work. The age of the house changes what demolition might reveal.
How old is the house?
Older Ottawa homes can hide cast iron drains, galvanised supply pipes, damaged subfloors or outdated ventilation. A written contingency matters.
Read the cost guide ↗Plan with a range
Indicative Ottawa prices for 2026, before a site visit and a written quote.
Main bathroom, layout unchanged$18,000–$30,000
Main bathroom, plumbing relocated and tiled shower$30,000–$55,000
Tub to shower, drain unchanged$7,000–$12,000
Indicative 2026 ranges, not quotes. Scope, house condition, finishes and permit requirements can change the price.
Start with the room you have.
Send the room size, house age and whether you want plumbing to move. The response is an indicative range, followed by a site visit and a real quote if you proceed.