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Bathroom Renovations in Oshawa
Full bathroom remodels, from properly waterproofed walk-in showers and tub conversions to vanities, tile and ventilation.
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Bathroom Renovations in Oshawa
Whether it is a main bath in Downtown Oshawa or a new basement bathroom anywhere in Oshawa, we plan the layout, the plumbing and the waterproofing first, then the finishes you will see every day.
Every Oshawa bathroom we build gets a continuous waterproofing membrane, a properly sloped shower base and an exhaust fan sized for the room, with plumbing by licensed trades and tile set flat and true.
Call (647) 424-1511 or send the form on this page for a free bathroom renovation quote in Oshawa. Tell us what you want to change, add a few photos of the space, and we will book a visit and send a written quote that lists the scope, the materials, the permits involved and the schedule.
Oshawa homes
What bathroom renovations involves in Oshawa's houses
Century and heritage homes in Oshawa
Bathrooms in Oshawa's older homes were often fitted into a former bedroom or closet, with cast-iron drains, galvanized supply lines and floors that have sagged around the toilet. We open the floor to check the joists, replace old piping while it is exposed, and add proper ventilation, which many older bathrooms never had.
Post-war bungalows and back-splits in Oshawa
Most post-war Oshawa bungalows have a single main-floor bathroom with a tub and a small window. A remodel often converts the tub to a walk-in shower, replaces the original cast-iron and galvanized piping, and adds an exhaust fan vented outside. Many owners add a second bathroom in the basement at the same time.
Newer homes built since 2000 in Oshawa
Bathrooms in newer Oshawa homes are usually sound but plain: fibreglass tub surrounds, small vanities and basic tile. Upgrades include tiled walk-in showers with a linear drain, heated floors and a double vanity, plus finishing the basement bathroom the builder roughed in.
Rules in Oshawa
Permits and approvals for bathroom renovations in Oshawa
Building permits
Building permits in Oshawa are issued by the City of Oshawa. Electrical work anywhere in Ontario is done by a licensed electrical contractor under an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit. We confirm what your project needs before you sign and book every inspection.
Testing before demolition
Homes built before the 1990s can contain asbestos in plaster, textured ceilings, floor tile, vermiculite insulation and pipe wrap, and homes from before the 1960s often have lead paint. In Oshawa's older houses we test suspect materials before demolition and handle them by the regulations if they are found.
The service
Bathroom Renovations Built to Stay Dry
A bathroom is the hardest-working room in the house for its size. Water, steam and daily use find every weak point, so a good bathroom renovation is mostly about what goes behind the tile: a properly sloped shower base, a continuous waterproofing membrane, correctly sized ventilation and plumbing that is done right the first time.
We renovate main bathrooms, ensuites, powder rooms and basement bathrooms, from full gut remodels to tub-to-shower conversions. Popular upgrades include glass walk-in showers with a linear drain, floating vanities, heated floors, niches and larger-format tile.
More about bathroom renovations →The process
How your Oshawa project comes together
01
Consultation
Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos. We visit, measure and talk through options.
02
Written Quote
A clear scope, materials, permits and schedule, in writing. No vague allowances.
03
Permits & Planning
Drawings, permits and material orders lined up before demolition starts.
04
Build & Walk-Through
Work done in the right order, inspected where required, and walked through with you at the end.
Across Oshawa
Bathroom Renovations throughout Oshawa
Oshawa has older homes around downtown and the original auto-plant neighbourhoods, post-war bungalows across the south and east, and newer subdivisions in Windfields, Taunton and Northglen near Durham College and Ontario Tech University.
Questions
Bathroom Renovations in Oshawa: FAQs
How do I get a bathroom renovations quote in Oshawa?+
Call (647) 424-1511, use the form on this page or email info@ontariorenovationcompany.com. Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos, and we will book a visit and send a written quote for your Oshawa project.
What kinds of Oshawa homes do you work on?+
All of them. Housing in Oshawa includes century and heritage homes, post-war bungalows and back-splits and newer homes built since 2000, and each comes with its own considerations, from older wiring and foundations to builder warranties, septic systems and shoreline rules. We plan the work around the house you actually have.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?+
A straightforward bathroom remodel usually takes a few weeks of on-site work, longer if plumbing is moving, the subfloor needs repair or custom glass is ordered. Your quote includes the schedule.
Can you convert my bathtub into a walk-in shower?+
Yes. Tub-to-shower conversions are one of the most common bathroom projects we do. The drain, shower base and waterproofing are rebuilt for the new layout, and the shower can be curbless if the floor allows it.
What is the most important part of a bathroom renovation?+
Waterproofing. Tile and grout are not waterproof on their own. A continuous membrane behind the tile and under the shower floor, with a properly sloped base, is what keeps water out of the walls.
Do I need a permit to renovate a bathroom?+
Replacing fixtures in the same place usually does not. Adding a new bathroom, moving drains or making structural changes generally does. We confirm the requirements with your municipality.
Do you offer bathroom renovations across Oshawa?+
Yes. We work throughout Oshawa, including Downtown Oshawa, Lakeview, Eastdale, McLaughlin, Northglen, Taunton and Windfields, and in nearby Courtice, Ajax, Bowmanville, Pickering and Newcastle.
More renovation services in Oshawa
Alongside bathroom renovations, we also handle accessible and aging-in-place renovations, basement finishing and flooring installation in Oshawa, so related work can be planned together.
Other kitchens, baths & interiors services in Oshawa: kitchen renovations, accessible & aging-in-place renovations, flooring installation, drywall & interior finishing, whole-home renovations and commercial renovations.
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Your Oshawa renovation, done properly.
Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos. We will book a visit and send a clear written quote, with no obligation.