Same tile, same fixtures, higher bill — condo bathrooms cost more than house bathrooms because of what happens before a single wrench turns: board approval, insurance, and elevator booking.
Set your bathroom type and finish level, then calculate.
It's rarely the renovation work itself — it's everything the building requires around it.
Most Toronto condo boards require a renovation application with drawings before work starts — budget several weeks for review, and a refundable deposit is common.
Moving materials and demo debris means booking the service elevator, often with a padding/protection fee and a limited weekday window.
Your contractor typically needs to provide proof of liability insurance naming the condo corporation before the board signs off.
Demo and heavy work is usually restricted to specific weekday hours, which can stretch a project's timeline even if the labour hours stay the same.
| Type | Budget | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder room | $5,800 – $9,200 | $9,200 – $13,800 | $13,800 – $20,700 |
| 3-piece | $11,500 – $17,300 | $17,300 – $25,300 | $25,300 – $36,800 |
| 4-piece / full bath | $16,100 – $23,000 | $23,000 – $34,500 | $34,500 – $51,800 |
Roughly 15% above equivalent house pricing to account for board and building requirements.
Almost always, yes — even cosmetic work often requires notifying the board, and anything touching plumbing or electrical typically needs a full application. Check your building's specific bylaws before booking a contractor.
Sometimes, but it's more restricted than in a house — condo plumbing stacks are shared infrastructure, and moving a drain may require engineering sign-off. This is one of the biggest cost and timeline risks in a condo reno.
The actual labour is similar to a house — 1 to 3 weeks depending on scope — but board approval and elevator scheduling can add several weeks before work even starts.
Not every contractor is set up for board applications, elevator bookings, and building insurance requirements — we match you with ones who are.