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Bathroom Renovations · Toronto & GTA

Bathroom Renovations
Toronto & GTA.

Wet area waterproofing, custom tile, frameless glass, plumbing, and electrical — every bathroom renovation scoped to the millimetre before demo starts. One trade sequence, one PM, one price.

$15K
Starting point
cosmetic refresh
3–8
Weeks average
timeline
60%
Average ROI
on resale
GTA
Toronto · Mississauga
Vaughan · Oakville
Demolition·Waterproofing·Plumbing Rough-In·Electrical & GFCI·Cement Board·Floor Tile·Shower Tile·Frameless Glass·Vanity & Mirror·Heated Floors·Painting & Trim· Demolition·Waterproofing·Plumbing Rough-In·Electrical & GFCI·Cement Board·Floor Tile·Shower Tile·Frameless Glass·Vanity & Mirror·Heated Floors·Painting & Trim·

The Spartan Difference

Why Spartan Bathrooms
Come Out Right.

A bathroom has more trades per square foot than any other room in the house. Plumber, electrician, waterproofer, tile setter, glass installer, painter — all working in 50 square feet. The difference between a bathroom that leaks in three years and one that holds for thirty is the sequence and the waterproofing. At Spartan, that sequence is locked before demo starts.

One System. Six Trades. Zero Leaks.

Waterproofing membrane installed before tile. Plumbing confirmed before cement board. Electrical coordinated with vanity placement. Every trade works from one set of drawings — no overlaps, no gaps, no call-backs.

Waterproofing membrane before any tile goes down
Schluter, Kerdi, or RedGard applied and inspected before the first tile is set. The membrane is what makes a bathroom last 20 years, not 3.
Plumbing roughed-in before cement board
Every drain location, supply rough-in, and valve position confirmed from the drawing before walls are closed. No tile removed to fix plumbing after the fact.
Tile layout drawn to scale before ordering
Floor tile pattern, shower tile layout, niche placement — all drawn to scale and approved. Cuts are planned to avoid slivers. Grout joints are specified. Materials ordered with correct waste factor.
Glass templated after tile is set and grouted
Frameless glass is custom-templated only after the shower walls are complete. Not before. The glass fits the actual opening — not the drawing.
One PM accountable from demo to final caulk
Your dedicated Spartan PM sequences every trade, manages material deliveries, and signs off on each phase before the next one starts. You know who to call — and they answer.

Standard GC vs. Spartan

What You’re Used To
vs. How Spartan Runs It.

What you’re comparingStandard GCSpartan
WaterproofingPaint-on RedGard, tile setter appliesSchluter/Kerdi system, inspected before tile
Plumbing sequenceTile first, plumber fixes afterRough-in confirmed before cement board
Tile layoutTile setter figures it out on siteDrawn to scale, approved, ordered with waste factor
Glass installTemplated from drawings — often doesn’t fitTemplated after tile is grouted — fits exactly
Electrical coordinationGFCI placed whereverCoordinated with vanity, mirror, and lighting plan
Change ordersFrequent — scope gaps found mid-buildRare — ClearScope™ catches them pre-construction
Material procurementYou source tile & fixtures, they installSpartan manages full supply chain
Finish qualityDepends who shows upPlug Score™ matched to project level

Full Scope Delivery

Every Part of Your
Bathroom. One Scope.

Demolition & Prep
  • Full gut to studs
  • Selective demo (tile, fixtures only)
  • Debris removal & disposal
  • Subfloor inspection & repair
  • Mold assessment & remediation
Waterproofing
  • Schluter-Kerdi membrane system
  • RedGard liquid membrane
  • Cement board substrate
  • Shower pan liner
  • Niche waterproofing & sealing
Plumbing
  • Drain relocation & rough-in
  • Supply line upgrades
  • Shower valve & trim
  • Tub spout & overflow
  • Toilet flange & supply
  • Vanity sink rough-in
Electrical
  • GFCI outlets (code-required)
  • Vanity lighting & exhaust fan
  • Pot lights & dimmer switches
  • Heated floor thermostat
  • Smart mirror wiring
Tile & Stone
  • Floor tile — porcelain, ceramic, stone
  • Shower walls & ceiling tile
  • Feature wall & niche
  • Heated floor system (Schluter DITRA)
  • Grout & caulk specification
Glass & Fixtures
  • Frameless glass — templated post-tile
  • Semi-frameless sliding doors
  • Vanity & medicine cabinet install
  • Mirror & lighting fixtures
  • Accessories & hardware
See completed bathroom renovations across Toronto and the GTA.
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Investment Ranges

What Does a Bathroom
Renovation Cost in Toronto?

Level 1
Cosmetic Refresh
$15K – $25K
  • New tile over existing (prep required)
  • Vanity, mirror & fixtures swap
  • Paint, trim, accessories
  • No plumbing relocation
  • No layout changes
Level 3
Premium Rebuild
$45K – $75K
  • Custom shower with niche & bench
  • Heated floors (Schluter DITRA)
  • Frameless glass enclosure
  • Freestanding tub
  • Stone tile or large-format porcelain
Level 4
Luxury Primary
$75K+
  • Double vanity with custom millwork
  • Natural stone throughout
  • Steam shower system
  • Smart lighting & heated mirrors
  • Freestanding soaker tub
Optional Upgrades — Add to Any Level
Frameless glass (custom templated)+$1,200 – $2,500
Heated floor system (Schluter DITRA)+$1,000 – $1,800
Smart / LED backlit vanity mirror+$400 – $800
Rainfall shower head & hand wand+$300 – $600
Recessed niche with border tile+$250 – $450
Wall-hung floating vanity+$900 – $1,800
Natural stone tile (marble, travertine)+$2,000 – $4,000
Steam generator & steam head+$2,500 – $5,000
2026 GTA market ranges. Your exact cost depends on bathroom size, existing conditions, tile selection, and fixture specification. A ClearScope™ takeoff gives you the real number — every line item, before work starts.

The Spartan System™

How Every Spartan
Bathroom Runs.

01
Site Visit & Measure
We measure the bathroom, assess existing plumbing stack and supply locations, check electrical panel capacity, identify subfloor condition, and document any mold, water damage, or structural concerns.
02
Layout & Design
Bathroom layout drawn to scale — shower dimensions, niche placement, vanity position, toilet clearances, lighting zones. Every fixture placed on paper before any walls open.
03
ClearScope™ Takeoff
Every tile counted, every fixture specified, every metre of pipe and wire quantified. Waste factors applied. The number you approve is the number you pay.
04
Finish Selections
Tile pattern, grout colour, vanity finish, hardware finish, glass style, fixture brand — all selected and locked from a guided finish schedule before demo starts. No mid-project decisions that delay work.
05
Fixed-Price Proposal
Full line-item breakdown with inclusions and exclusions clearly listed. Milestone payments tied to phases: demo, rough-in, tile, finishes, completion. You release funds as each phase is complete.
06
Demo & Rough-In
Bathroom stripped to studs. Plumbing rough-in confirmed and inspected. Electrical circuits run. Subfloor levelled. No tile, no cement board, no waterproofing until rough-ins are approved.
07
Waterproof & Tile
Cement board installed, membrane applied and inspected. Floor tile set first, then shower walls, then niche. Grout applied and sealed. Glass templated only after tile is fully grouted — never before.
08
Final Finishes & Handoff
Vanity set, glass installed, fixtures trimmed, accessories mounted, paint touched up. Every caulk joint inspected. Final walkthrough together — you sign off on a bathroom that’s finished, not almost finished.

Results & Reviews

Real Results.
Real Accountability.

5.0 from 3 verified client reviews
20+ years · GTA-wide · OBC compliant
20+
Years GTA
bathroom experience
3–8
Weeks average
timeline
100%
Waterproofed
before tile
GTA
Toronto · Mississauga
Vaughan · Oakville

“We had a leaking shower that two contractors had already tried to fix. Spartan stripped it to studs, installed Schluter-Kerdi, and retiled the whole thing. Eighteen months later, not a single issue. It was done right the first time.”

Karen & Rob M.
Primary Bathroom Rebuild · Oakville

“Our ensuite had three separate contractors quote it at wildly different prices. Spartan walked us through the ClearScope document line by line — we understood exactly what we were paying for. The finished bathroom looks like it belongs in a hotel.”

Natalie F.
Ensuite Renovation · North York

“Tub-to-shower conversion in our main bath. Four weeks start to finish, frameless glass installed on time, heated floors work perfectly. The tile layout was exactly what we approved in the drawings — no surprises.”

Michael T.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion · Mississauga
Systematic Precision. ClearScope™ takeoff + Schluter waterproofing + tile layout drawn to scale + glass templated post-tile + Builders Plug™ trades = a bathroom that’s built to last, not built to redo.

Common Questions

Before You Start
Your Bathroom.

How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Toronto in 2026?

$15,000 to $75,000+ depending on scope and finish level. A cosmetic refresh with no plumbing changes runs $15K–$25K. A full gut and rebuild with new waterproofing, tile, glass, and fixtures typically costs $25K–$45K. A premium bathroom with heated floors, frameless glass, and stone tile runs $45K–$75K. Luxury primary baths start at $75K. These are 2026 GTA market ranges — your exact cost depends on bathroom size, existing conditions, and finish selections.

How long does a bathroom renovation take in Toronto?

3 to 8 weeks from demo to handoff. A cosmetic refresh with no plumbing or electrical changes can be completed in 2–3 weeks. A full gut and rebuild with new rough-ins, waterproofing, tile, and glass typically runs 4–6 weeks. The main variable is frameless glass lead time — custom glass is templated after tile is grouted and typically takes 2–3 weeks from template to install. At Spartan, the Gantt schedule is locked before demo starts so your timeline is real, not estimated.

Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation in Toronto?

Usually not for a standard bathroom renovation. Replacing fixtures, tile, and finishes in the same location does not require a permit. However, if you are relocating plumbing (moving a toilet, shower, or tub drain to a new position), adding new electrical circuits, or making structural changes, permits are required under the Ontario Building Code. Spartan confirms permit requirements during the site visit and manages the application if required.

Why does my bathroom keep leaking after renovation?

Inadequate waterproofing is the most common cause. Many contractors tile directly over cement board with only a paint-on membrane, or skip the membrane entirely. Water infiltrates grout joints, saturates the substrate, and causes rot and mold behind the tile — sometimes years after the renovation. At Spartan, every shower is waterproofed with a Schluter-Kerdi membrane system or equivalent — applied and visually inspected before a single tile is set. The membrane is not optional, it is the standard.

Can I stay in my home during a bathroom renovation?

Yes — most clients do, especially if you have a second bathroom in the home. The work area is sealed off and protected during demolition. The most disruptive phase is the first week of demo and rough-in — dust, noise, and no access to that bathroom. After rough-ins are done and walls are closed, disruption reduces significantly. If this is your only bathroom, Spartan will discuss a compressed schedule to minimize the time without access.

How are change orders handled?

Change orders are rare because the scope is comprehensive from day one. When legitimate site conditions require adjustment — concealed mold, rotted subfloor, unexpected plumbing configuration — we document immediately, present clear options with transparent pricing, and proceed only with your written approval. No invoice surprises.

What is the ROI on a bathroom renovation in Toronto?

55–70% ROI on resale for a well-executed bathroom renovation in the GTA. Primary ensuite renovations typically return more than secondary bathrooms. The most important ROI driver is not the price of the materials — it is the quality of the waterproofing and tile work. A bathroom that looks good and holds for 15 years adds measurable resale value. A bathroom that leaks in three years is a liability.

What is included in a ClearScope™ bathroom takeoff?

The ClearScope™ bathroom takeoff covers demolition, waterproofing, plumbing rough-in and trim, electrical, cement board, floor tile, shower tile, niches, glass, vanity, mirror, lighting, accessories, paint, and all caulking. Every line item includes quantity, unit of measure, and cost breakdown (labour + materials). You receive the full spreadsheet plus marked-up drawings showing exactly what was counted. The takeoff is the foundation of your fixed-price proposal. Submit your drawings for a ClearScope™ bathroom takeoff →


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Bathroom renovations Toronto — Spartan Builders delivers full bathroom rebuilds, tub-to-shower conversions, ensuite renovations, and powder room upgrades across the GTA. Serving bathroom renovation Mississauga, bathroom renovation Vaughan, bathroom remodel Oakville, ensuite renovation North York, and bathroom renovation Brampton. Every project is ClearScope™ scoped, Schluter-waterproofed, and delivered with a fixed-price proposal and milestone payment schedule. Whether you need a tub to shower conversion Toronto, a heated floor bathroom renovation GTA, a frameless glass shower Toronto, or a full luxury bathroom renovation Toronto 2026, Spartan manages every trade under one system. Call 437-436-4977.