Bathroom Renovations — Orleans, Ottawa
Bathroom Renovations in Orleans
Orleans ensuites are prime candidates for converting a corner tub and small shower into one generous walk-in shower with a niche and heated floor.
The short answer
Magnolia Construction renovates main bathrooms, ensuites, powder rooms and basement bathrooms in Orleans 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.
Fallingbrook, Convent Glen, Chapel Hill, Queenswood Heights and Avalon are family neighbourhoods, and the renovation brief is usually about capacity rather than character: more bedrooms, more bathrooms, somewhere for teenagers, somewhere for visiting family.
Because the housing stock is newer, the structure is rarely the problem. The work concentrates on finishing unbuilt space and upgrading finishes that were specified to a builder's budget fifteen or twenty years ago.
Orleans housing stock
1980s–2010s two-storeys and townhomes, Avalon and Cardinal Creek new builds
Local permits
Finished basements with new bedrooms need permits for egress windows and for the plumbing and electrical work. We pull them, schedule the inspections and hand you the paperwork at closeout.
Ensuite renovations in Orleans
Turning the standard builder ensuite into a proper walk-in shower with a niche, glass and heated floor.
Cost guide
What affects the cost of a bathroom renovation in Orleans?
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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Bathroom renovations across Ottawa neighbourhoods
Answers
Bathroom renovations in Orleans: 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.
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