Most cost calculators give you a national average. We built ours from what bathroom and basement projects actually run in Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York, and downtown — because a condo reno and a century-home reno aren't the same job.
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| Type | Budget | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder room | $5,000 – $8,000 | $8,000 – $12,000 | $12,000 – $18,000 |
| 3-piece | $10,000 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $22,000 | $22,000 – $32,000 |
| 4-piece / full bath | $14,000 – $20,000 | $20,000 – $30,000 | $30,000 – $45,000 |
| Primary ensuite | $20,000 – $28,000 | $28,000 – $40,000 | $40,000 – $65,000 |
Keeping fixtures in place is the single biggest lever. Moving a toilet or shower drain even a few feet adds $2,000–$6,000 in rough-in work.
Condo renovations run 10–20% higher than houses once you factor in board approval packages, elevator booking, and noise-bylaw scheduling.
Pre-1960s Toronto homes often need galvanized plumbing or knob-and-tube electrical addressed mid-project — a common source of the "surprise" invoice.
A legal secondary suite isn't a basement refresh — it's a separate dwelling unit, and the code requirements drive most of the cost.
Secondary-suite rules have been changing at both the provincial and city level — treat any cost estimate as a starting point and confirm current permit requirements with the City before budgeting.
Costs shift depending on where you are and what you're working with.
Board approval, elevator booking, and insurance costs unique to condos.
City-specific permit and labour cost differences from Toronto proper.
Vaughan, Markham, Oakville, and Brampton are next.
Same approach — real GTA project data, not national averages.
Cabinets, layout changes, and appliance-tier pricing.
Material, pitch, and insurance-claim considerations.
Rec rooms and living space, without the legal-suite requirements.
Every range on this site is built from real GTA project data and cross-checked against current material and labour costs — not a single national average stretched across the country.
When you're ready, we connect you with a small number of GTA contractors we've vetted for licensing, insurance, and WSIB coverage — not the first five who paid for a lead.
It's built to give you a realistic planning range, not a quote. Your actual cost depends on your home's exact plumbing, layout, and the contractor you choose — always get an on-site assessment before finalizing a budget.
Cosmetic work (fixtures, tile, vanity swaps) usually doesn't need a permit. Moving plumbing, removing walls, or altering electrical does. Your contractor should confirm this with the City before starting.
National calculators average across dozens of cities with very different labour rates and permit costs. Ours is built specifically around GTA pricing, including condo-specific costs like board approval and elevator booking that national tools don't account for.
Tell us about your project and we'll pass it to a small number of licensed, insured contractors who work in your area — no obligation, no spam calls from a dozen companies.