Bathroom Renovation Contractors in Toronto

What a bathroom renovation usually includes

• ·Removing the existing fixtures and finishes
• ·Waterproofing before tiling — the step that fails most expensively when skipped
• ·Tiling to floors, walls and the shower area
• ·Toilet, vanity, tub or shower installation
• ·Any plumbing relocation, plus ventilation
• ·Lighting, painting and trim

Scopes differ between contractors. Whatever is on this list, get it written into the quote rather than assumed.

What drives the price

Renovilo does not publish price estimates — the honest answer is that these factors move a quote far more than any average would tell you. Contractors quoting your actual space will be closer than any number online.

• Whether fixtures stay where they are. Relocating a toilet or shower drain is significantly more work than replacing in place.
• Tile area and tile size — large-format and mosaic tile take longer to set than standard field tile.
• Waterproofing method and how much of the room it covers.
• Whether there is existing water damage behind the old surfaces.
• Who supplies fixtures and tile.

How contractors are matched

You post the work once. Contractors who do bathroom renovation in Toronto see the brief and send private quotes — sealed, so only you see the prices. You compare what each one includes, message the ones you want, and hire directly. Renovilo is not a party to the work or the price.

Questions to ask before you hire

• 1.How are you waterproofing the shower, and what warranty comes with it?
• 2.Is removal and disposal of the old bathroom included?
• 3.What happens if you find water damage or rot once the tiles come off?
• 4.Will there be a working bathroom in the house during the job?
• 5.Who is doing the plumbing, and are they licensed for it?

Toronto considerations

• Toronto's housing stock is mixed — Victorian and post-war semis, mid-century bungalows and newer condos — so the same renovation can mean very different work depending on the building.
• Condo and apartment renovations usually involve building rules about work hours, elevator booking and contractor insurance. Check with your property manager before agreeing a start date.
• Older homes more often turn up knob-and-tube wiring, galvanised plumbing or plaster walls once work starts. A contractor who has seen the space in person will price this far more accurately than one working from a description alone.

Common questions

What is the most important part of a bathroom renovation?

Waterproofing. Tile and fixtures are visible and easy to judge; the membrane behind them is neither, and a failure there causes damage that costs far more than the original job. Ask specifically how it will be done and what is guaranteed.

Can I keep my existing layout to save money?

Usually yes, and it is one of the most effective ways to reduce a bathroom quote. Keeping the toilet, sink and shower drains where they are avoids the plumbing work that drives much of the cost.

How do I compare bathroom quotes fairly?

Compare what is included, not just the total. Check whether demolition, disposal, waterproofing, fixtures and finishing are each in or out of each price — quotes that look far apart are often pricing different scopes.