Corner Shower Replacement in Ottawa: Neo-Angle, Round and Cost

By Curtis McGrath, Project Coordinator | 18 years renovation experience | Bytown Better Bathtubs and Showers | Updated October 2026

Corner showers are everywhere in Ottawa homes built through the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. They save floor space, but many now have tired bases, cloudy curved glass, or a look that feels dated. Homeowners across Ottawa, Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, and Orleans ask us whether they can keep the corner layout, switch to a square shower, or how much a corner shower replacement will run. Here is what our team sees on real jobs.

What Counts as a Corner Shower?

When people say corner shower, they usually mean one of three shapes. As our project coordinator, Curtis McGrath, explains, these are showers that go into a corner without taking up a full square footprint.

Neo-angle shower

A neo-angle shower has a triangulated base with an angled front. The glass usually has three panels, including a door set on the angle.

Round shower

A round shower has a curved front and curved glass, often with a curved sliding door.

Neo-round shower

A neo-round shower is a mix of the two, with straight sides and a curved front. Our project manager, William Culleton, notes that all three are still commonly installed today.

One thing to clear up: a corner shower already is a walk-in shower. As Will puts it, all three styles are walk-in showers, so the choice is about shape and layout, not about turning the shower into something it already is.

Are Corner Showers Outdated?

Corner showers are not going anywhere, but the style has shifted. Curtis notes that neo-angle and round showers were the traditional choice for corners in homes from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. The more modern way to fill a corner today is a rectangular base with two glass walls.

That said, Will has done quite a few neo-angle and round replacements recently, and plenty of homeowners still choose them, especially in tighter bathrooms where a full square shower would crowd the room. The right answer depends on your space, your door swing, and the look you want.

Switching From Neo-Angle or Round to a Square Shower

The good news is that this is usually straightforward. According to Curtis, it is in most cases very easy and possible to take a neo-angle or round corner shower and turn it into a square-based corner shower.

The swap typically involves replacing the base with a square or rectangular one, adjusting the drain position if needed, building two new walls in tile or an acrylic wall system, and installing two straight glass panels with a door. Because the base and walls are sealed together, a corner shower replacement affects the walls as well as the base, and everything is rebuilt as one waterproof system. If the drain or valve has to move, a City of Ottawa building permit may be needed.

Corner Shower Replacement Cost in Ottawa

The base and the labour for a corner shower are comparable to a standard shower. What changes the price is the glass. Curtis explains that corner showers usually have much more complex doors, which raises the cost compared with a standard shower renovation.

Will breaks down a typical like-for-like job: for a standard 36 inch neo-angle or round shower, the doors alone are about $2,100 CAD, and because only two acrylic wall panels are needed, the walls cost a little less. That puts a like-for-like corner shower replacement with acrylic walls at about $10,000 to $12,000 CAD.

The final price depends on the base size, the glass style you choose, and whether you go with tile or acrylic walls. Our bathroom remodeling cost guide covers every project size.

How to Choose Your New Corner Shower

1. Measure your space. Check the room around the shower so a larger square base will not crowd the vanity, toilet, or door.
2. Decide on the shape. Keep a neo-angle or round shower for a tight bathroom, or move to a square base with two glass walls for a cleaner, modern look.
3. Pick your walls. Choose tile for a custom look or an acrylic wall system for fewer grout lines and easier cleaning.
4. Choose the glass. Remember that the doors drive much of the cost, especially curved or angled glass.
5. Get a written quote. Have the base, walls, glass, and any drain changes listed so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Why Ottawa Families Choose Bytown Bath

We have served Ottawa since 2020 and we renovate bathrooms only. A corner shower replacement brings together the base, the walls, the waterproofing, and some of the most precise glass work in a bathroom, and getting all of it right is what our team does every day.

Every quote is written and upfront, our installs are handled by professionally trained installers, and every shower we build is fully waterproofed. We back the product and labour with a written warranty. Payment is 50 percent on booking and 50 percent on completion. For a tub-focused project, see our bathtub remodel service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a corner shower become a walk-in shower?

A corner shower already is a walk-in shower. Neo-angle, round, and neo-round showers are all walk-in styles. What you can change is the shape, for example swapping a neo-angle or round shower for a square base with two glass walls.

Are corner showers outdated?

Neo-angle and round showers were the traditional corner choice in homes from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, and a rectangular base with two glass walls is the more modern look. Many homeowners still choose neo-angle and round showers today, especially in smaller bathrooms.

How much does a corner shower replacement cost in Ottawa?

A like-for-like neo-angle or round replacement with acrylic walls typically runs about $10,000 to $12,000 CAD. A full corner shower renovation with more complex glass, or a switch to a square base, is typically about $14,000 to $16,000 CAD.

Why do corner showers cost more than a standard shower?

The base and labour are comparable, but corner showers usually have more complex doors. Angled and curved glass costs more, and the door for a standard 36 inch neo-angle shower alone is about $2,100 CAD.

Can I change a neo-angle shower to a square shower?

Yes. In most cases it is easy to replace a neo-angle or round shower with a square-based corner shower. The base, walls, and glass are replaced together, and the drain may need to move.

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