Bathroom Renovations — Barrhaven, Ottawa
Bathroom Renovations in Barrhaven
Most Barrhaven bathrooms are under 30 years old — the work is upgrading finishes, showers and storage rather than repairing hidden damage.
The short answer
Magnolia Construction renovates main bathrooms, ensuites, powder rooms and basement bathrooms in Barrhaven and across Ottawa, taking each room back to the studs and rebuilding it with full membrane waterproofing, proper ventilation and carefully set tile. A typical full bathroom renovation takes about 3 to 5 weeks on site.
Longfields, Stonebridge, Half Moon Bay, Chapman Mills and Old Barrhaven are dominated by houses under thirty years old. The frame is sound, the roof is fine, and the basement is a concrete box with a furnace in the corner.
The most valuable square footage in a Barrhaven home is almost always downstairs. A finished basement with a bathroom adds a floor of living space for a fraction of what an addition costs.
Barrhaven housing stock
1990s–2020s two-storeys, townhomes and executive builds
Local permits
Barrhaven basement finishes almost always need a building permit plus electrical and plumbing permits. We manage the whole package.
Basements with bathrooms in Barrhaven
Rough-ins are usually already in the slab. We locate them, confirm the fall, and build a full bathroom around what's there.
Bathroom renovations in Barrhaven
Main baths and ensuites gutted to the studs, waterproofed properly and finished with tile set to a planned layout.
Cost guide
What affects the cost of a bathroom renovation in Barrhaven?
Every home is different, so we quote from a site visit rather than a price list. These are the factors that move the number most.
Fixture locations
Moving a toilet, shower drain or vanity changes the plumbing — and in older homes, sometimes the floor structure.
Shower type
Curbless and walk-in showers need recessed subfloors, linear drains and more waterproofing than a tub surround.
Tile
Large-format porcelain, natural stone and patterned layouts take more labour and material than standard tile.
Comfort features
Heated floors, steam showers, niches and custom vanities each add to scope.
Hidden conditions
Rotted subfloor, cast-iron stacks or failed old waterproofing are common in Ottawa homes over 40 years old.
Accessibility
Grab-bar blocking, wider doors and zero-threshold entries are planned in from the start.
Process & timeline
How a bathroom renovation works with Magnolia
- 01
Consultation & site visit
We look at the existing room, plumbing access and what you want to change.
- 02
Design & written quote
Layout, tile plan and fixture selections with an itemised quote.
- 03
Ordering & permits
Fixtures, tile and glass ordered; permits where plumbing is relocated.
- 04
Build
Demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in, waterproofing, tile, glass and fixtures.
- 05
Handover
Final walkthrough, water testing and warranty documentation.
Permits
Permits for a bathroom renovation in Ottawa
A like-for-like bathroom update in Ottawa usually does not need a building permit. Adding a new bathroom, relocating drains or altering structure typically does, and new electrical work requires an ESA notification. We confirm requirements during the site visit.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Tiling over a shower without a proper waterproofing membrane.
- Undersized or poorly ducted exhaust fans that leave moisture in the walls.
- Picking tile before planning the layout, so cuts land badly at corners and niches.
- Forgetting blocking for grab bars, glass and heavy vanities before drywall goes up.
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Tell us about your bathroom renovation. We'll arrange a walkthrough, talk budget honestly and put together a detailed written quote — no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 613 617 5157. Mon – Fri, 8:00 – 5:00.