Before It Was Ottawa, It Was Bytown. We Build to That Standard.
Trusted bathroom renovation experts. Fixed quotes that hold, schedules we keep, and waterproofing done right the first time.
The city was built by hand. Your bathroom should be too.
About Bytown Bath
Discover how our journey began and our promise of quality to you. Bytown Better Bathtubs and Showers was born out of our plumbing company. After years of helping homeowners with plumbing, we kept seeing the same frustrations: bathroom renovations that dragged on, crews that left a mess, and quotes that never matched the final bill. We knew homeowners deserved a better way, so we built a company that handles the entire bathroom upgrade from start to finish.
Today, we're Ottawa's trusted team for shower remodeling, tub-to-shower conversions, bathtub walk-thru, and safe, modern bathroom upgrades. For us, it's not just about building better bathrooms, it's about giving homeowners confidence throughout the entire process. That means showing up on time, respecting your space, communicating clearly, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
That's what Bytown Better Bathtubs and Showers stands for, and it's the promise we bring to every project.
A Town Built on Water and Stone
Before Confederation, before Parliament Hill, there was Bytown: a settlement of stonemasons and canal builders who cut the Rideau Canal by hand.
Their work still holds water two hundred years later. That is the standard we named our company after, because a bathroom is the hardest room in the house to get right, and it deserves builders who think in centuries, not seasons.
Born From a Plumbing Company That Saw Too Much
Ask any Ottawa homeowner about their last renovation and you will hear the same story: a quote that crept upward, a crew that vanished for days, a mess left behind. Bytown Bath grew out of a local plumbing company that watched this happen again and again, and decided homeowners deserved a better way.
So we narrowed our focus to one room. Bytown Bath does bathrooms only, from full renovations to tub-to-shower conversions, shower remodels, and walk-in tubs, because specializing is the only way to get the waterproofing, the tile, and the plumbing exactly right. Every project is handled by our own trained crew, never a rotating cast of subcontractors.
Across Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, and Gatineau
Bytown Bath has completed more than 247 bathroom renovations in Ottawa since 2014, holds a 5.0 average rating from local homeowners, and finishes most remodels in 1 to 3 days.
We show up on time, respect your home, communicate clearly, and do the right thing even when no one is watching. That is the promise we bring to every Ottawa bathroom we build.
Drag It. See It Yourself.
Every company says they transform bathrooms. We would rather show you. This is a real Bytown Bath project in Ottawa, not a stock photo. Browse more finished projects in our portfolio.
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Before
After · 3 DaysProof, Not Promises
Four Steps. No Surprises.
Consultation
We visit your home, measure the space, and listen to how you actually use the room. No pressure, no commitment, just clarity.
Design and Fixed Quote
You choose tile, fixtures, and finishes. We hand you an itemized, fixed quote. The price we agree on is the price you pay.
The Build
Our own trained crew handles demolition, waterproofing, plumbing, and tile, with a dedicated point of contact throughout.
Walkthrough and Warranty
We walk the finished bathroom with you, confirm every detail, clean up fully, and register your written warranty.
Five Things We Refuse to Do, Even When It Costs Us the Job
Bytown Bath never uses subcontractors: every Ottawa bathroom is built by the company's own trained, WSIB compliant crew and covered by a written warranty.
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No Vague Estimates
Every quote is itemized and fixed. If we cannot price it honestly, we will not pretend we can.
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No Subcontractor Roulette
Your bathroom is built by our own trained crew, the same faces from demolition to final walkthrough.
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No Skipped Waterproofing
It is the part you never see and the reason bathrooms fail. Every shower we build is waterproofed to the National Plumbing Code and documented before tile goes on.
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No Disappearing Acts
You get a dedicated point of contact and updates throughout. If something changes, you hear it from us first, with options, not excuses.
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No Pressure Tactics
No fake discounts that expire tonight. Take the time you need, our quote will still be honest tomorrow.
The People Who Will Actually Be in Your Home
Serving Ottawa and Surrounding Communities
Bytown Bath is a bathroom renovation company based at 3894 Russell Rd in Ottawa, Ontario, serving homeowners across Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, and Gatineau.
"I would recommend Bytown for the variety of materials, the professionalism, and the attention to detail. They get the job done and they do it well."
"Our experience was absolutely fantastic. The crew were very professional, courteous and efficient. We are completely satisfied with the total outcome."
"Professional job! Professional craftsmanship! Outstanding result! It was a real pleasure working with them. These are the people for your job!"
Questions Ottawa Homeowners Ask Us
Who owns Bytown Bath?
Bytown Bath is the renovation brand of Bytown Better Bathtubs and Showers, an Ottawa owned company founded in 2014 that grew out of a local plumbing business. Every project is handled by our own trained crew, never subcontractors.
Where does Bytown Bath work?
We renovate bathrooms across Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, and Gatineau, including neighbourhoods like the Glebe, Westboro, Barrhaven, and Orleans. Our shop is at 3894 Russell Rd, Ottawa, ON K1G 3N2.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost with Bytown Bath?
Most bath remodels typically range from $13,000 to $15,000. Walk-in tubs start around $2,400, and complete bathroom renovations start at $20,000. Every project gets an upfront, itemized estimate, and financing options are available. See transparent pricing.
Does Bytown Bath offer a warranty?
Yes. Every installation comes with a written warranty, backed by our own crew and a dedicated point of contact from start to finish.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Most of our bathroom remodels are completed in 1 to 3 days. Full renovations with custom tiling take about a week, well ahead of the typical multi-week industry timeline in Ottawa.
Is Bytown Bath licensed and insured?
Yes. We are licensed, insured, WSIB compliant, and we install to the National Plumbing Code of Canada.
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