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Ensuite with a walk-in shower, Westboro

A tub-and-tile ensuite rebuilt with a walk-in glass shower, a floating vanity, a heated floor and a proper exhaust fan.

A renovated ensuite with a glass walk-in shower, a floating wood vanity, a round mirror and a warm tile floor — Illustration only; the quote prices the work listed, not everything shown in the picture.

The brief

The existing ensuite has a small tub and no fan. The owners want a walk-in shower, a new vanity and a heated floor, with the toilet and shower staying where the plumbing already is.

Priced as: Ensuite, 75 sq ft, mid-range finishes, central Ottawa.

What it assumes

Mid-range. Porcelain tile, a quality vanity and fixtures, a frameless glass shower and a niche.
Ensuite. Double vanity and a larger shower, often with a soaker tub.
Included. Design, measuring and ordering; Demolition, disposal and framing repairs; Plumbing and electrical to code, with inspections; Waterproofing, tile, vanity, toilet and shower glass; Paint, trim and the final clean.
Not included. Freestanding tubs and heated floors, unless you add them; Towels, art and decor; Problems found behind walls and floors once they are opened up.
Prices. Based on published Ottawa and Ontario price guides, checked October 2026, and before HST unless a line says otherwise. They are estimates, not an offer. A firm written quote follows a site visit.

Task by task

Each task with its price and the stage of the job it belongs to. We book the right trade for each one.

Tasks and prices: Ensuite, 75 sq ft, mid-range finishes, central Ottawa
Task	Plan	Demo	Rough-in	Close-in	Finish	Price
Design, measuring and orderingLayout, fixture selections and ordering with lead times.Plan	Plan					$700
Demolition and disposalRemove the old fixtures, tile and drywall. Bin and haul-away.Demo		Demo				$2,200
Framing, subfloor and shower prepRepair the floor and walls, build the shower curb or niche, backer board.Rough to Close			Rough-in	Close-in		$2,600
Plumbing: rough-in, valves and fixturesDrains, supply lines, shower valve, toilet, sink and faucet.Rough, Finish			Rough-in		Finish	$4,200
Electrical: fan, lighting and GFCIExhaust fan, lights, protected outlets and inspection.Rough, Finish			Rough-in		Finish	$2,200
Tile and waterproofingWaterproof membrane, floor and shower tile, grout and trim.Close to Finish				Close-in	Finish	$7,900
Vanity, toilet and mirrorSupplied and installed.Finish					Finish	$3,000
Shower glass and accessoriesGlass or curtain, towel bars and hooks.Finish					Finish	$1,700
Drywall, paint and trimBoard, tape, prime and paint, baseboard and casing.Close to Finish				Close-in	Finish	$2,100
Final fit-out and cleaningCaulking, touch-ups and a full clean.Finish					Finish	$500
Heated floorElectric in-floor heating under the tile, with thermostat.Rough, Finish			Rough-in		Finish	$1,500
Project management, supervision and site costsScheduling and supervising each task, bin rental, site protection, insurance and final cleaning.Plan to Finish	Plan	Demo	Rough-in	Close-in	Finish	$2,600
Permits and inspectionsBuilding and electrical permit fees and inspections, as the work requires them.Plan	Plan					$350
Subtotal before HST						$31,550
HST (13%)						$4,102
Estimated total with HST						$35,652

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.

What would change the price

The same job with one thing changed. Choose a row to open that version in the estimator.

How the total changes with one change to this sample quote
Change	Difference	New total
Premium tile, glass and fixtures	+$22,487	$58,139
Move the toilet or shower	+$3,672	$39,324
Add a freestanding soaker tub	+$4,463	$40,115
Skip the heated floor	−$1,921	$33,731

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