Small Bathroom Renovation in Ontario

Renovating a small bathroom is a planning exercise before it is a construction job. In a compact or half-bath footprint, every centimetre of clearance around the toilet, vanity and door swing has to be earned, so we scope the layout first: wall-hung vanities, pocket or outswing doors, corner sinks and fixed glass panels instead of curtains all buy back floor area. The construction standard stays exactly the same as a large bathroom — the room is smaller, not simpler.

Wet-zone work is where small rooms punish shortcuts. A compact shower still needs a continuous waterproofing membrane, a floor sloped consistently to the drain and sealed corners; a small room also holds steam longer, so an exhaust fan properly sized and ducted outside matters more, not less. If the refresh keeps fixtures in place, the plumbing scope stays light; if you shift the toilet or vanity to open the room up, a licensed plumber handles the new rough-ins and a permit may apply.

Budget renovations in small rooms reward focus. Because material quantities are low, mid-range tile and fixtures cost little extra over builder-grade, and details like a recessed niche, a heated floor or full-height tile stay within reach. Any electrical additions — fan, lighting, heated-floor thermostat — go through a Licensed Electrical Contractor with ESA inspection. That focus is often the difference between a room that looks new and one that feels designed.

• Layout review to maximize clearances, storage and sight lines in the existing footprint
• Demolition and disposal of old fixtures and finishes
• Waterproofing membrane and sloped pan or base in the shower zone
• Space-saving fixture installation — wall-hung or narrow-depth vanity, compact toilet, glass panel
• Tile on the floor and wet walls, with full-height options that make small rooms read taller
• Exhaust fan sized for the room and ducted to the exterior
• Electrical upgrades by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, with ESA inspection
• Caulking, paint, mirror, lighting and hardware to finish

• Whether fixtures stay in place or shift to improve the layout
• Shower format: tub kept, compact stall, or glass-panel walk-in
• Tile height on the walls and the tile format chosen for a small space
• Storage additions such as recessed niches and built-in shelving
• Condition of the subfloor and plumbing once finishes come off
• Extras like heated flooring, which are affordable at small-room scale

Every home is different, so we don’t publish flat prices — the quote is free and based on your actual job.