Bathroom Renovation Contractors in Richmond Hill
BR Bathroom Renovation has been renovating bathrooms in York Region and the GTA since 2020, from our shop at 8750 Jane St Suite 4B in Concord, about twenty minutes west of Richmond Hill. We take bathrooms down to the studs and rebuild them: plumbing, waterproofing, tile, fixtures and finishing. A full gut of a standard main bathroom takes three to five weeks. We pull the permits and meet the inspectors.
Richmond Hill is one of the areas we work in most. Most of our jobs sit inside a thirty minute radius of the shop on purpose, which is the reason we arrive when we say we will and come back quickly if something needs attention after the final walkthrough.
That matters more than it sounds. A bathroom is the one room a household cannot do without, so the difference between a crew that shows up every weekday and one that disappears for three days to cover another job is the difference between three weeks and seven.
What a Bathroom Renovation in Richmond Hill Costs
Every bathroom is priced from a measured scope rather than a square foot rate, and you get that price in writing before anything is ordered. What the number depends on is consistent though, and it is worth understanding before you compare quotes.
Moving plumbing is the largest single factor anywhere. Relocating a toilet or shower drain means opening the floor, often the ceiling below, and it turns a straightforward job into a structural one. Keeping fixtures where they are is the biggest saving available to most homeowners.
After that: tile choice and how much of it, whether the vanity is stock or custom, frameless glass versus a curtain, heated floors, and the age of the home.
Two Things That Affect Richmond Hill Bathrooms Specifically
Ventilation routing. The Ontario Building Code requires every bathroom to exhaust directly outside. In a lot of the housing stock here that means running new ductwork through an insulated exterior wall or up through the roof rather than tying into something that already exists. It is a line item worth asking every contractor about, because a quote that ignores it is not a complete quote.
The age of the house. Homes in Mill Pond and Crosby regularly hide corroded supply lines, outdated wiring or a soft subfloor behind the tile. We carry a contingency in every quote for that rather than presenting it as a surprise in week two. If we open a wall and find damage, we photograph it, show you and price the repair before touching it.
Neighbourhoods We Work In
Mill Pond, Crosby, Oak Ridges, Bayview Hill, Jefferson, Observatory, Devonsleigh, Rouge Woods and North Richvale.
The housing stock varies enough that it changes the job. Mill Pond and Crosby hold the oldest homes in the city, which means smaller bathrooms, awkward layouts and the highest chance of finding something behind the wall. Bayview Hill and Jefferson are largely 1990s and 2000s builds with bigger ensuites, where the work is usually replacing builder-grade fixtures and dated finishes rather than repairing damage. Oak Ridges runs newer again.
Small Bathroom Renovations in Richmond Hill
A cramped five by eight can end up feeling twice its size without moving a single wall. Older homes around Mill Pond and Crosby are full of them, and the constraints are always the same: no storage, no natural light, and a layout laid out for 1960s plumbing. Three changes do most of the work.
Recessed and Custom Shelving
A niche set into the shower wall and a mirrored cabinet recessed into the stud cavity give you storage without taking a single inch from the floor. Every inch you recover from inside the wall is an inch you are not losing from the room. In a small bathroom this is the highest return change available.
Compact and Low-Profile Vanities
A wall-hung vanity with drawers rather than doors does two things at once. Seeing the floor continue underneath makes the room read as larger, and drawers hold considerably more usable storage than a cabinet with a pedestal trap taking up the middle of it.
Light Tiles, Walls and Wood Finishes
Light does not have to mean white. Warm neutrals with light wood cabinetry open a room without making it feel clinical. Large format porcelain helps here too, because fewer grout lines read as less visual clutter, and it is easier to keep clean in a room that stays humid.
Bathroom Renovation Prices in Richmond Hill
These are the ranges we work within across Richmond Hill in 2026. They are real GTA figures rather than national averages, and pricing does not vary meaningfully from one GTA municipality to the next. What varies is the age of the house, the scope, and whether it is a condo.
| Bathroom | Scope | 2026 range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh | Surfaces and fixtures, no plumbing moved | $8,000 to $12,000 | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Powder room | Vanity, toilet, floor, paint | $6,000 to $12,000 | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Small bathroom, under 50 sq ft | Full gut, standard finishes | $12,000 to $18,000 | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Standard main bathroom | Full gut, tub or shower, tile to ceiling | $16,000 to $26,000 | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Primary ensuite | Double vanity, glass shower, freestanding tub | $28,000 to $45,000 | 5 to 8 weeks |
| Accessible / barrier-free | Curbless shower, widened door, blocking | $30,000 to $50,000 | 4 to 7 weeks |
Homes around Mill Pond and Crosby are old enough that we carry a 10 to 15 percent contingency for what turns up after demolition. Newer builds in Bayview Hill, Jefferson and Oak Ridges are far more predictable and rarely need it.
Your quote is measured, itemized and fixed in writing before anything is ordered. If we open a wall and find something, we photograph it, show you and price the repair before touching it rather than adding it to an invoice at the end.
Do You Need a Permit for a Bathroom Renovation in Richmond Hill?
You do not need a permit to replace a toilet, sink or tub in its existing location. You do need a building or plumbing permit if you move a drain, alter a load-bearing or fire-separation wall, or add a bathroom where there was not one before. The rule is simple: replacing is fine, relocating is not.
How the Process Runs
The City of Richmond Hill handles building, plumbing and electrical permits for residential work here. Plan review runs 15 to 20 business days for residential applications, sometimes faster and occasionally longer during peak season. Where the work is plumbing only, it is a plumbing permit rather than a full building permit.
Hardwired electrical requires an ESA notification, filed by the licensed electrical contractor before work begins. Inspections happen at set milestones: plumbing rough-in, electrical, then final. The rough-in inspection has to pass before anything is closed up, which is worth understanding, because a contractor who skips permits is also skipping the one independent check that proves the work behind your tile is sound.
One local point most contractors miss: properties on the Oak Ridges Moraine or inside a TRCA regulated area can trigger conservation authority review. That rarely applies to an interior bathroom, but it is worth confirming early if you are in Oak Ridges and the scope grows beyond the four walls.
We pull the permit, submit the drawings and meet the inspector. It is part of the quote, not billed as an extra afterwards. If you would rather confirm any of this independently, the city building department will tell you exactly what your scope requires.
Bathroom Renovation Questions From Richmond Hill Homeowners
Do I need a permit for my bathroom renovation?
Not for replacing fixtures in their existing spots. Yes for moving a drain, altering a load-bearing or fire-separation wall, or adding a new bathroom. Plan review at the City of Richmond Hill runs 15 to 20 business days, so we apply early to keep the build schedule intact.
How long will my bathroom be out of use?
Three to five weeks for a standard main bathroom, one to two weeks for a powder room, and five to eight weeks for a primary ensuite. We order materials before demolition starts, so the room is not sitting open waiting on a tile delivery.
Can I stay in the house during the renovation?
Yes, as long as you have a second bathroom. We seal the work area, run dust containment and clean up at the end of every day. If it is your only bathroom, we will walk you through the timeline honestly before you commit rather than after.
What happens if you find water damage behind the tile?
We photograph it, show you and price the repair before touching it. In older Mill Pond and Crosby homes this comes up often enough that we build a contingency into the quote from the start.
Do you handle plumbing and electrical, or do I hire those separately?
We handle everything. Plumbing is done by a licensed plumber and electrical by an ESA-certified electrician, both on our own crew. One company, one invoice, one person accountable when something needs sorting out.
Can I supply my own tile and fixtures?
Yes, and plenty of our clients do. We will tell you before you order whether what you have chosen will work in your space and whether the quantity is right, which is usually where self-supplied material goes wrong.
How far in advance should I book?
Earlier than you think, particularly if you are working toward a fixed date. Material lead times on tile and shower glass can add two to three weeks on top of the build itself, and permit review adds up to a month before anyone picks up a tool.
What warranty do you offer?
A workmanship warranty written into the contract, starting the day of the final walkthrough. Manufacturer warranties on fixtures and materials pass through to you.
Book a Free In-Home Estimate in Richmond Hill
Tell us the room, roughly what you want to spend and when you would like it done. We will come and measure, then give you a fixed written price. If we are not the right fit for the job, we will say so.
You can see photographs from our own job sites, including the in-progress stages, on our projects page.
Call 437-374-8110 or visit us at 8750 Jane St Suite 4B, Concord, ON L4K 0E7.