Riverside South, south Ottawa
Bathroom renovations in Riverside South
Bathrooms in Riverside South are mostly first-generation builder rooms: tub surrounds, laminate vanities and basic fans. Typical options include converting a tub to a walk-in shower, redoing an en suite and adding a bathroom in the basement.
Typical three-piece bathroom in Riverside South, with HST $20,500 to $27,500 $513 to $688 per sq ft for 40 sq ft
Stock photoWhat bathrooms cost in Riverside South
Typical project totals and the price per square foot, with HST, by type of job and finish level, priced for suburban Ottawa. Choose a row to open it in the estimator with Riverside South prices.
| Type of bathroom | Essential | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder room20 sq ft | $7,500 to $9,900$375 to $495 per sq ft | $10,500 to $14,000$525 to $700 per sq ft | $17,200 to $23,100$860 to $1,155 per sq ft |
| Three-piece bathroom40 sq ft | $14,200 to $19,100$355 to $478 per sq ft | $20,500 to $27,500$513 to $688 per sq ft | $34,800 to $46,700$870 to $1,168 per sq ft |
| Full bathroom55 sq ft | $15,700 to $21,000$285 to $382 per sq ft | $21,900 to $29,500$398 to $536 per sq ft | $36,400 to $48,800$662 to $887 per sq ft |
| Ensuite75 sq ft | $20,500 to $27,500$273 to $367 per sq ft | $29,400 to $39,400$392 to $525 per sq ft | $49,600 to $66,400$661 to $885 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. Prices for Riverside South include about 2% over central Ottawa for travel and delivery.
Homes in Riverside South
What the local housing means for bathrooms.
The community was built by a small number of developers, among them Urbandale, Richcraft and Claridge, first under a 1992 Gloucester plan and then under City plans from 2005. The 2009 plan aimed for a mix of about 42% singles and semis, 37.5% townhouses and the rest stacked townhouses and apartments. Honey Gables, three streets on the west side of River Road, dates from about 1950.
- Kitchens and bathrooms from the late 1990s and 2000s are reaching the age when cabinets, counters, tubs and vanities get replaced.
- Singles, semis and townhouses are the types the City allows to host a secondary suite, so basement suites come up often.
- On townhouse streets a rear deck is often the main outdoor space; additions are more realistic on detached lots.
Permits and approvals
What to check in Riverside South 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.
A sample quote
A typical Ottawa bathroom renovation, priced task by task. Open it, then change it to suit a house in Riverside South.
Good to know
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Riverside South?
A mid-range three-piece bathroom of about 40 sq ft typically comes to $20,500 to $27,500 with HST, based on published Ottawa and Ontario price guides checked October 2026. With essential finishes the same job is about $14,200 to $19,100; with premium finishes, about $34,800 to $46,700. 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.
Do you work in all of Riverside South?
Yes, including the older streets of Honey Gables and the new streets east of Limebank Road as they are built. Riverside South addresses are priced at suburban rates in the estimator.
Planning a bathroom renovation in Riverside South?
Price it in the estimator with Riverside South rates, then send it to us. We confirm the numbers on a site visit and follow up with a written quote.