Renovating Two Bathrooms at Once in Ottawa: Cost and Savings

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Renovating Two Bathrooms at Once in Ottawa: Cost and Savings

How much you save by doing two bathrooms together, what the full project costs, and whether you can stay at home during the work.

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

Many Ottawa homes have a main bathroom and an ensuite that were built at the same time, finished with the same materials, and are now wearing out together. When both need work, homeowners often ask whether it makes sense to do them in one project or space them out over a few years. Our project manager, William Culleton, has a clear answer on the savings, and our project coordinator, Curtis McGrath, sees the same pattern on jobs across the city. Here is what renovating two bathrooms at once really costs and what to expect day to day.

How Much Do You Save by Renovating Two Bathrooms at Once?

Will puts the saving at about $1,500 to $2,000 CAD on the overall project. That is a real but modest number, so it helps to understand exactly where it comes from.

The saving is in demolition

When two bathrooms are part of the same project, both can be demolished in roughly one day. The crew sets up once, takes both rooms down to the studs or subfloor where needed, and removes the debris together. Doing the same work on two separate projects means two setups, two demolition days, and twice the trips.

The rest is priced per bathroom

Everything after demolition, such as the plumbing, waterproofing, walls, fixtures, and finishes, is still priced for each room. A full renovation is about $20,000 per bathroom at the low end, so two together come to about $40,000 CAD before the demolition saving. The final number depends on the size of each room and the finishes you choose.

Two Bathroom Renovation Costs in Ottawa for 2026

Here is how the main project types compare when you are planning two rooms. Pricing is the same in every area we serve across Ottawa.

You do not have to do a full renovation in both rooms. Some homeowners pair a complete renovation in the ensuite with a focused project, such as a tub-to-shower conversion, in the main bathroom. For every project size, see our bathroom remodeling cost guide.

Can You Live at Home While Both Bathrooms Are Renovated?

Usually, yes. Will notes that 99.9 percent of our customers stay in their homes during the work. We do not use harsh chemicals, and the paints we use are low in VOCs, so the house stays comfortable to live in.

The one exception

The only time Will suggests making other plans is when both bathrooms are being renovated at once and there is no working toilet or shower anywhere in the house. In practice that almost never happens, because most Ottawa homes have a powder room or a third bathroom that stays in use.

Planning around a two bathroom home

If your home has only two bathrooms and both are part of the project, talk with us about the schedule before work starts, so you know exactly when each room will be out of use and can plan around it.

Is Renovating Two Bathrooms at Once Right for You?

Doing both rooms together makes the most sense when both bathrooms are dated or failing, you plan to stay in the home for several years, and you would rather have one renovation period than two. You get the demolition saving and both rooms finished in a matching style.

Spacing the projects out can make more sense if your budget is tight, if one bathroom is still in good shape, or if your home has only two bathrooms and you want one fully working at all times. There is no wrong answer, and a written quote for both options shows you the real difference.

How to Plan Renovating Two Bathrooms at Once

1. Assess both rooms. Decide whether each bathroom needs a full renovation or a focused project such as a new shower.
2. Set one budget. Plan for about $40,000 CAD or more for two full renovations, less the demolition saving.
3. Keep a toilet available. Confirm that a powder room or another bathroom will stay usable during the work.
4. Check permits. Moving fixtures in either room can need a City of Ottawa permit, priced by fixture count.
5. Get a written quote. A written, upfront quote shows both rooms and the saving before work starts.

Why Ottawa Families Choose Bytown Bath

We have served Ottawa since 2020 and we renovate bathrooms only. Renovating two bathrooms at once is a project we plan regularly, and we schedule it so your household keeps running while the work gets done.

Every quote is written and upfront, our installs are handled by professionally trained installers, and every shower and tub surround 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, and there is no travel charge anywhere in our service area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to renovate two bathrooms at once?

Yes. Renovating two bathrooms at once saves about $1,500 to $2,000 CAD on the overall project, mainly because both rooms can be demolished in about one day with fewer trips.

How much does it cost to renovate two bathrooms in Ottawa?

A full renovation typically runs $20,000 to $25,000 CAD per bathroom, so two full renovations start at about $40,000 CAD before the demolition saving.

Can I stay home while two bathrooms are renovated?

Almost always. 99.9 percent of our customers stay home. Moving out is only worth considering if there is no working toilet or shower anywhere in the house during the project.

Do both bathrooms need the same type of renovation?

No. You can pair a complete renovation in one room with a smaller project, such as a tub-to-shower conversion, in the other.

Do I need a permit to renovate two bathrooms?

Only if plumbing or fixtures move. A City of Ottawa building permit is usually a few hundred dollars, based on the number of fixtures.

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