Bathroom Renovations in Ajax
From the wartime houses of the original village to the subdivisions built across north Ajax in the 2000s, we renovate Ajax bathrooms with the house's age in mind. Starting at $15,999.
Ajax Homes Have Two Stories to Tell
Ajax began as a wartime town. The Town of Ajax records that about 600 houses were built in the original village for workers at the Defence Industries Limited shell plant, and many of those small homes still stand. Their bathrooms are compact, and like other houses built before the mid-1950s, they can still have a lead water service pipe on the private side.
Most of Ajax is much newer. The 2021 census shows 26.9% of the town's homes were built between 2001 and 2010, the largest share of any decade. Those builder-grade bathrooms are now around twenty years old, and many of the same houses have unfinished basements with a bathroom rough-in waiting to be used.
Pickering Village, the historic core on Ajax's north side, is a heritage conservation district, so exterior changes there need to be checked against the district rules before work starts.
- Licensed & insured contractors
- Transparent, itemized pricing
- Permits & approvals handled for you
- On-time delivery, every project
Planning a Bathroom in an Ajax Home
Here is what we look at first when we visit an Ajax bathroom.
Wartime Village Houses
Small footprints mean smart layouts, wall-hung fixtures and careful storage planning.
Lead Service Pipes
Durham Region says lead service pipes are typically found in homes built before the mid-1950s, and replacing the private side is the owner's responsibility.
2000s Builder-Grade Bathrooms
Around twenty years old now, these often need new waterproofing behind the tile as well as new finishes.
Basement Rough-Ins
Many newer Ajax basements have a rough-in. We confirm its depth and condition before quoting.
Pickering Village Heritage District
Exterior changes in the historic core are checked against the district rules first.
What We Build in Ajax
The bathroom projects Ajax homeowners ask for most often.
- Twenty-Year Bathroom Refresh. New tile, vanity, shower and lighting for 2000s builder-grade bathrooms.
- Basement Bathroom From a Rough-In. Turning an existing rough-in into a full bathroom, or adding one where there is none.
- Compact Bathroom Redesigns. Making the most of small bathrooms in the original wartime houses.
- Ensuite Upgrades. Larger showers, double vanities and better storage in primary ensuites.
- Walk-In Showers. Tub-to-shower conversions with linear drains and frameless glass.
- Accessible Bathrooms. Curbless entries and grab bar blocking for aging in place.
Ajax Bathroom Planning Figures
| Homes built 2001 to 2010 | 26.9%, the largest share of any decade (2021 census) |
| Single-detached homes | 64.7% of dwellings (2021 census) |
| Residential alteration fee (2026) | $7.16 per m² |
| Minimum permit fees (2026) | $146, $329 or $549 for minor, moderate or major permits |
| Water supply | Lake Ontario through Durham Region; hardness about 125 mg/L |
| Heritage district | Pickering Village |
Bathroom Renovation Costs in Ajax
Our full-service bathroom renovations start at $15,999 for a complete renovation of a standard bathroom: demolition, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, vanity, lighting, paint and finishing, with permits and trades coordinated for you.
Most Ajax family bathrooms cost $16,000 to $40,000. A basement bathroom built from an existing rough-in is usually at the lower end of that range, and primary ensuite makeovers typically run $35,000 to $65,000. Every quote is fixed and itemized.
Ajax Bathroom Renovation FAQs
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Ajax?
Can you finish the bathroom rough-in in my Ajax basement?
What does a bathroom permit cost in Ajax?
Should I worry about lead pipes in an older Ajax home?
Do you work in the Pickering Village heritage district?
Recent Bathroom Renovations
A look at bathrooms we have built for homeowners across the GTA.
Ajax Areas We Serve
We renovate bathrooms across Ajax, from the lakeshore to the north end.