Gloucester, east Ottawa
Bathroom renovations in Gloucester
Bathrooms in these older suburbs may still be the house's original main bathroom, with old plumbing behind the tile. A renovation can mean new supply and drain lines, a waterproofed shower or tub, and a fan vented outside; a second bathroom in the basement is another option.
Typical three-piece bathroom in Gloucester, with HST $20,300 to $27,200 $508 to $680 per sq ft for 40 sq ft
Stock photoWhat bathrooms cost in Gloucester
Typical project totals and the price per square foot, with HST, by type of job and finish level, priced for central Ottawa. Choose a row to open it in the estimator with Gloucester prices.
| Type of bathroom | Essential | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder room20 sq ft | $7,300 to $9,800$365 to $490 per sq ft | $10,200 to $13,700$510 to $685 per sq ft | $17,100 to $22,800$855 to $1,140 per sq ft |
| Three-piece bathroom40 sq ft | $14,000 to $18,800$350 to $470 per sq ft | $20,300 to $27,200$508 to $680 per sq ft | $34,100 to $45,800$853 to $1,145 per sq ft |
| Full bathroom55 sq ft | $15,400 to $20,700$280 to $376 per sq ft | $21,700 to $29,000$395 to $527 per sq ft | $35,700 to $47,900$649 to $871 per sq ft |
| Ensuite75 sq ft | $20,100 to $26,900$268 to $359 per sq ft | $29,000 to $39,000$387 to $520 per sq ft | $48,800 to $65,400$651 to $872 per sq ft |
Prices are estimates based on published Ottawa and Ontario price guides, checked October 2026. They are not an offer. A firm written quote follows a site visit.
Homes in Gloucester
What the local housing means for bathrooms.
Blossom Park's first lots were sold from 1947, and its 1950s core is mostly bungalows on lots of about 150 by 100 feet. Blackburn Hamlet, a planned community surrounded by Greenbelt land, had its first residents in 1967, and most of its homes date from the 1960s and 1970s. Beacon Hill was built in the 1960s and 1970s and Carson Grove in the early 1970s.
- Kitchens and bathrooms in Blackburn Hamlet, Beacon Hill and Carson Grove are often due for a full redo.
- Blossom Park's large bungalow lots leave room for rear additions.
- Basement suites, and bringing older suites up to code, are worth asking about.
Permits and approvals
What to check in Gloucester before bathrooms work starts. Rules change, so we confirm what applies to your address.
Building permits
The City generally requires a building permit to finish a basement, move or remove walls, alter plumbing, add or enlarge windows and doors, and build an addition. Replacing kitchen cabinets without moving plumbing fixtures usually does not need one. Electrical work is inspected separately by the Electrical Safety Authority. Houses of this age often have plaster, older wiring or materials that need testing before they come out; the estimator's older-house allowance is a cushion for that.
A sample quote
A typical Ottawa bathroom renovation, priced task by task. Open it, then change it to suit a house in Gloucester.
Good to know
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Gloucester?
A mid-range three-piece bathroom of about 40 sq ft typically comes to $20,300 to $27,200 with HST, based on published Ottawa and Ontario price guides checked October 2026. With essential finishes the same job is about $14,000 to $18,800; with premium finishes, about $34,100 to $45,800. Size, the state of the house and what you add all move the number, so use the estimator for your own project. A firm quote follows a site visit.
Why does the estimator price Gloucester at central Ottawa rates?
Blackburn Hamlet, Beacon Hill, Carson Grove and Blossom Park are inside or surrounded by the Greenbelt, so travel and delivery cost the same as for central Ottawa.
Planning a bathroom renovation in Gloucester?
Price it in the estimator with Gloucester rates, then send it to us. We confirm the numbers on a site visit and follow up with a written quote.