Bathroom Renovations — Nepean, Ottawa
Bathroom Renovations in Nepean
Many City View and Craig Henry homes still have their original 1960s–70s baths with cast-iron stacks and tub surrounds that need full rebuilds.
The short answer
Magnolia Construction renovates main bathrooms, ensuites, powder rooms and basement bathrooms in Nepean 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.
City View, Craig Henry, Arlington Woods, Centrepointe and Bells Corners share a pattern: sensible lots, generous ceiling structure and floor plans cut into small rooms. Almost every project starts with the same question — which walls can come out.
Split-levels are especially common in Nepean, and they are the most interesting to renovate. Getting the levels to talk to each other, vaulting a ceiling where the roof allows, and building the storage that split-levels never had makes a much bigger difference than new finishes alone.
Nepean housing stock
Post-war bungalows, 1970s splits and two-storeys, Centrepointe infill
Local permits
Secondary dwelling units and structural wall removal both require permits in Nepean. We prepare the drawings, engage the engineer where a beam is involved, and manage every inspection.
Bathroom renovations in Nepean
Full gut and rebuild with membrane waterproofing, heated floors and tile set to a dry-laid layout.
Cost guide
What affects the cost of a bathroom renovation in Nepean?
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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Answers
Bathroom renovations in Nepean: common questions
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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.