Renovating a condo bathroom isn’t the same as renovating a house bathroom. Condos in Toronto come with a unique set of rules, logistics, and building requirements that most general contractors aren’t equipped to handle.
From submitting renovation plans to the condo board for approval, to booking elevator protection and scheduling trades around strict noise bylaws (typically 8am–6pm weekdays only), every step requires experience and planning.
Condo work is a large part of what we do, so we know the rules most Toronto buildings set.
At Bathroom Renos, we’ve completed dozens of condo bathroom renovations across Toronto’s highrise and mid-rise buildings. We know the process inside out, and we handle all of it on your behalf.
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Most Toronto condo boards require a renovation application, scope of work, trade licenses, and proof of insurance before any work can begin. We prepare and submit all documentation on your behalf.
Demolition debris, tiles, and new fixtures all need to move through a shared elevator. We coordinate booking windows, install elevator pads, and protect common areas to meet building requirements.
Building logistics are often the hardest part of a condo remodel. That’s why our team is dedicated to making the process as smooth as possible, with minimal disruption to your daily life.
Condo renovations are restricted to specific hours, typically 8am–6pm on weekdays only. We schedule our trades to maximize productivity within those windows and stay fully compliant.
In most condos, you cannot move the toilet or shower drain because they connect to a shared vertical plumbing stack. We design your renovation around these constraints so there are no costly surprises.
All plumbing is done by a licensed plumber and all electrical by a licensed electrician.
Large tile orders, vanities, and bathtubs can’t be staged in hallways. We coordinate delivery timing so materials arrive when needed and don’t create building violations or inconvenience neighbours.
A water leak in a condo doesn’t just affect your unit; it can reach the unit below. We use Schluter Kerdi membrane waterproofing on all showers and wet areas, period.
Most condo bathroom remodels keep the toilet, shower and vanity close to where they are today. The reason is the concrete slab: drains run through the floor to the unit below, and moving a fixture far usually means coring the slab, which many buildings restrict. Every Ontario condo corporation sets its own renovation rules, so we review yours and confirm the drain locations at the first visit. The design starts from what your building will approve.
Within those limits, a lot can change. A tub-to-shower conversion is one of the most popular condo upgrades: the tub comes out and a tiled walk-in shower with frameless glass goes in over the existing drain. Main bathrooms and ensuites both take new tile, a new vanity, better lighting and heated floors without touching the structure.
Plumbing and electrical work is done by licensed trades covered by WSIB, and we carry $2M in commercial general liability, which is what most property managers ask to see before work starts. We also check or replace the exhaust fan in every condo bathroom, because a windowless bathroom depends on ventilation to keep moisture out of the walls. Structural changes, such as moving a wall, are rare in condos and always need board approval; if your plans involve one, we raise it at the quote stage.
Budgeting for your project? See our Toronto bathroom renovation cost guide. Planning for easier access? See our curbless showers in Toronto.
A renovated bathroom is one of the upgrades Toronto condo buyers notice first.
Condo bathrooms are typically smaller than house bathrooms, but additional logistics (board approvals, elevator fees, noise restrictions) add 10–20% to project costs. Here are typical ranges for 2025/2026.
* Prices include condo board coordination and elevator booking fees. Based on GTA projects 2025/2026.
Plan on 3 to 5 weeks from signed quote to finished bathroom. The time splits into two stages.
Board approval, 1 to 3 weeks. We prepare the renovation application, insurance certificate and WSIB clearance, and submit them to your property manager. Some buildings approve within days; others wait for a monthly board meeting.
Construction, 2 to 3 weeks. Demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, fixtures and glass, all inside your building’s permitted work hours. A tub-to-shower conversion sits at the short end; a full ensuite with a new layout sits at the long end.
What slows a project down: elevator bookings that fill up, special-order tile or glass, and damage found once the walls are open. We give you a written timeline with the quote so you can plan around it.
We’ve refined our condo renovation process over 20 years to be seamless, transparent and stress-free for you.
We visit your condo, measure the space, assess the scope, and discuss your vision. You’ll receive a detailed written quote with every line itemized. Free, no obligation.
We prepare your renovation application package, including scope of work, trade credentials, insurance certificates, and liability forms, and submit it to your property management on your behalf.
We book elevator time slots, schedule all trades within noise bylaw hours, arrange material deliveries, and protect common areas. You don’t need to coordinate anything with the building.
We demo carefully to minimize dust and noise impact on neighbours. All wet areas receive Schluter Kerdi waterproofing membrane before any tile goes in, protecting both your unit and the one below.
Tile, plumbing, electrical, vanity, fixtures, glass, all sequenced properly and installed to the highest standard. Our crew cleans up daily and protects your floors and furniture throughout.
We walk through every detail together before we consider the job done. All work is backed by our 2-year workmanship warranty. If anything isn’t right, we come back and fix it.
Most Toronto condo bathrooms range from 35 to 60 sq ft, tight, but full of potential. The right design decisions can make even the smallest condo bathroom feel open, bright, and luxurious.
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Answers to the questions we hear most from condo owners across Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga and the GTA.
Yes, in almost all Toronto condo buildings, you need written approval from the property management or condo board before any renovation work begins. You’ll typically need to submit a renovation application that includes your contractor’s trade licenses, WSIB certificate, liability insurance, and a scope of work document. We prepare and submit this entire package on your behalf as part of our service.
A standard condo bathroom renovation typically takes 3–5 weeks from start to finish. This is slightly longer than a house renovation because of the time required to receive condo board approval (typically 1–2 weeks), plus the restricted working hours (usually 8am–6pm weekdays only). We provide a detailed timeline at the quoting stage so you know exactly what to expect.
In most Toronto condos, the answer is no, or it’s very costly. Condo plumbing connects to a shared vertical stack that runs through the building, and relocating fixtures that connect to the stack requires accessing shared infrastructure and getting additional approvals. Most condo renovations keep fixtures in their existing locations. We always assess this during our free site visit and let you know what’s feasible in your specific building.
The condo board approval process typically takes 1–3 weeks and may require a refundable damage deposit of $500–$2,000 with your building’s property management. Some buildings charge an administrative fee of $100–$300. These fees are in addition to the renovation cost. We factor these into your overall project budget upfront so there are no surprise costs.
A modern, well-executed bathroom renovation typically returns 60–80% of its cost at resale, and in Toronto’s condo market, an updated bathroom can be the deciding factor between your unit and a comparable listing. Buyers in the condo market are particularly price-sensitive to bathrooms, they don’t want to inherit a renovation project. A finished, move-in-ready bathroom commands a higher listing price and sells faster.
This is more common than most people expect, especially in buildings 15+ years old. When we open the walls, we sometimes find mould, deteriorated cement board, or old water damage. We document everything with photos, show you exactly what we found, and provide a clear cost estimate for any required repairs before we proceed. We always recommend budgeting a 10–15% contingency for unexpected conditions.
No. Many of our condo clients provide us with a set of keys and continue with their daily routine. We provide daily updates via text or call with progress photos so you always know what’s happening. We clean the work area and surrounding space each day before leaving. At the end of the project, we walk through the finished bathroom with you together before we consider the job complete.
We take building protection very seriously. We install elevator pads and floor protection on all common area surfaces. We use dust barriers inside the unit to contain demolition debris. We schedule our noisiest work (demo, cutting) in the morning during permitted hours and stay off power tools in the evening.
Our condo bathroom renovations start at $12,000. That covers the work a condo requires beyond the bathroom itself: board paperwork, elevator bookings, protection of common areas, and Schluter waterproofing on every wet area to protect the unit below. The price table above shows where most Toronto condo projects land, and a free on-site visit gives you a written quote for your space.
Usually not for a like-for-like renovation, where fixtures stay in place and nothing structural changes. A building permit is generally needed when drains are relocated, walls are moved, or new plumbing is added. Condo board approval is separate and is needed either way. We confirm which applies to your project at the quote stage.
Yes, in most buildings. The tub comes out and a tiled walk-in shower goes in over the existing drain, so the plumbing stack is not affected. Some buildings set specific waterproofing or curb requirements, which we include in the board application. See our tub-to-shower conversions for details.
We renovate condo bathrooms in buildings across the entire Greater Toronto Area, including highrise and mid-rise towers in all of these communities, including the lakeshore towers of Mimico:
Tell us about your condo and your vision. We’ll provide a free, detailed quote, including all condo coordination costs. No pressure, no obligation.
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