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Bathroom Renovations in Pickering
Full bathroom remodels, from properly waterproofed walk-in showers and tub conversions to vanities, tile and ventilation.
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Bathroom Renovations in Pickering
Many bathrooms in Pickering are original to the house, and in lakeside post-war homes, established 1970s and 1980s subdivisions and new Seaton builds that can mean anything from a tired 1970s three-piece to a builder-grade ensuite with a tub nobody uses. A bathroom remodel is one of the best-value updates in the home, as long as the work behind the tile is done properly.
Every Pickering 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 Pickering. 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.
Pickering homes
What bathroom renovations involves in Pickering's houses
Post-war bungalows and back-splits in Pickering
Most post-war Pickering 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.
1970s to 1990s family homes in Pickering
Pickering homes from the 1970s to the 1990s often have a dated main bath and an ensuite with a corner jetted tub that is rarely used. Replacing that tub with a large glass shower is one of the most requested changes we see. If the house has poly-B plumbing, we replace it while the walls are open.
Newer homes built since 2000 in Pickering
Bathrooms in newer Pickering 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 Pickering
Permits and approvals for bathroom renovations in Pickering
Building permits
Building permits in Pickering are issued by the City of Pickering. 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 Pickering'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 Pickering 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 Pickering
Bathroom Renovations throughout Pickering
Pickering runs from Frenchman's Bay and Bay Ridges up to the new Seaton community, with post-war homes near the lake, established subdivisions in Amberlea and Liverpool, and newer homes in Duffin Heights.
Nearby
Bathroom Renovations near Pickering
Questions
Bathroom Renovations in Pickering: FAQs
How do I get a bathroom renovations quote in Pickering?+
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 Pickering project.
What kinds of Pickering homes do you work on?+
All of them. Housing in Pickering includes post-war bungalows and back-splits, 1970s to 1990s family homes 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 Pickering?+
Yes. We work throughout Pickering, including Bay Ridges, Amberlea, Liverpool, Brock Ridge, Rougemount, Duffin Heights and Seaton, and in nearby Ajax, Scarborough, Oshawa, Stouffville and Markham.
More renovation services in Pickering
Alongside bathroom renovations, we also handle accessible and aging-in-place renovations, basement finishing and flooring installation in Pickering, so related work can be planned together.
Other kitchens, baths & interiors services in Pickering: kitchen renovations, accessible & aging-in-place renovations, flooring installation, drywall & interior finishing, whole-home renovations and commercial renovations.
Further reading
Your Pickering 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.