The bathroom is the room where renovation sequencing matters most. Tile can't start until the waterproofing passes inspection. The vanity can't land until the rough plumbing is set. And if the exhaust fan's duct run was an afterthought, the mould problem shows up two winters later. How a bathroom job is organised matters as much as the fixtures you pick.
Through Rhodex, one office prices the whole bathroom, from demo and plumbing through tile, fixtures and paint, and coordinates whichever trades the scope needs. You approve one quote and one schedule, and the office handles the coordination with the trades.
What the job usually involves
Most bathroom projects fall somewhere on a spectrum. At one end is the refresh: new vanity, toilet, taps, lighting and paint over existing tile. In the middle sits the tub-to-shower conversion or a full re-tile with a new tub or shower base. At the far end is the gut: down to studs, layout changes, new venting, in-floor heat, a curbless shower with a recessed niche and a bench.
The gut is where waterproofing gets taken seriously. The membranes behind the tile, the sloped bases and the properly flashed corners are what keep water seperate from the framing, and none of it shows at the reveal. That's why it belongs in a written scope rather than a handshake.
What changes the price
As general market estimates (not Rhodex prices), a Canadian renovation cost guide puts a typical full bathroom renovation in the Toronto area between $20,000 and $30,000, with high-end work from $30,000 to $55,000 and up, and moving fixtures adding $2,000 to $5,000 or more. What actually moves a bathroom quote:
- Scope depth. A refresh touches fixtures and surfaces; a gut touches structure, plumbing and wiring.
- Layout changes. Moving a toilet means opening the drain in the floor and re-venting; it's one of the most expensive single decisions in the room.
- Tile area and format. Large-format tile needs flatter walls and more skill per square foot than standard subway.
- Waterproofing spec. Membrane systems cost more than bare cement board, and are worth it in a shower.
- Permits. Layout or venting changes usually trigger a permit; cosmetic work usually doesn't. Either way the quote should name it.
Rhodex's own prices are never published. Each bathroom is quoted as its own job by an office manager, labour, materials and HST itemised, before anyone is dispatched.
Quick answers
How much does a bathroom renovation cost?
As general market estimates, a full bathroom renovation in the Toronto area typically lands between $20,000 and $30,000, with high-end projects running $30,000 to $55,000 or more. Rhodex prices your bathroom as one job, with labour, materials and HST shown before work starts.
Does a bathroom renovation need a permit?
Cosmetic work (new vanity, tile, fixtures in the same spots) generally doesn't. Moving plumbing, changing the layout, or touching venting usually does. Your Rhodex office flags the permit question during pricing rather than mid-job.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
A straightforward same-footprint renovation typically runs two to three weeks. Anything that moves plumbing or needs inspections booked can stretch past that, and the quote should say so up front.
Can we keep the toilet and sink while redoing the tub?
Often, yes. Keeping fixtures in place cuts plumbing cost and keeps the household functional. The trade-off is design: some layouts only work if something moves, and the quote should show both paths if you ask.
What warranty applies to a bathroom renovation?
A completed renovation carries a 365-day warranty on workmanship (30 days for the plumbing portions), starting once the job is paid in full. We stand behind our work.
How Rhodex handles bathroom renovations
You describe the bathroom and what's wrong with it, via the site, the AI Advisor, or (647) 205-7554. An office manager prices the entire scope, flags the permit question, and books the work as one schedule. You approve the quote, the trades come through in the right order, and the finished job is backed by a 365-day warranty on workmanship.
Where we renovate bathrooms
Bathroom crews work from Etobicoke and Mississauga up through Vaughan (Woodbridge, Maple, Concord, Thornhill) and across King City, Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Markham and Stouffville.
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