Bathroom renovationsBasement bathrooms
Basement Bathroom Renovations
Adding a bathroom downstairs, or rebuilding the one that is there. The plumbing answer decides everything, and we find it on the first visit.
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Nobody Has Given You a Straight Answer
- You do not know whether your basement can take a bathroom at all
- You have been quoted numbers that are thousands apart with no explanation
- Somebody mentioned breaking the concrete and you stopped there
- The bathroom that is down there already is cold, damp and thirty years old
Start Here: Do You Have a Rough-In?
Go and look at your basement floor. If you see capped pipes coming out of the concrete, usually one three or four inch stub with a cap plus one or two smaller ones, that is a bathroom rough-in. Most homes built since about 1990 have one.
That one answer moves the price of this job by thousands, which is why the quotes you have been given are so far apart.
If you have a rough-in, the drain is already there and already tied into your main line. From that point it builds much like any other bathroom.
If you do not, there are two honest options. Break the concrete: cut and trench the slab, run the drain to the main stack, tie in, repour. Permanent, invisible, and it works exactly like any other bathroom in the house. It costs more and it is a messy few days.
Or an upflush system. A macerator pump sits behind or below the fixture and pumps waste up to the main line. No concrete work, much cheaper, and it goes in fast. The trade-off is real and we will say it plainly: it makes noise when it runs, and it is a pump, so at some point it will need service or replacing.
We will tell you which one your basement needs and price both if you want to compare.
What's Included
- Rough-in assessment
- Concrete cutting and drain work, or upflush installation
- Below-grade vapour barrier and substrate
- Full waterproofing
- Ducted ventilation
- Tile, fixtures and vanity
- Electrical and lighting
- Optional heated floor
- Permit handling where required
- Daily clean-up
Price
$15,000 to $30,000
The widest range on our site, and the rough-in answer is why. We narrow it to a fixed number on the first visit.
Timeline
About 10 business days with a rough-in
Longer if we are cutting concrete. You get exact dates before demolition.
Decisions That Shape the Price
Ventilation
Most basement bathrooms have no exterior wall, so the fan has to duct a long way through the joists. A fan sized for a short run does nothing over a long one. This is the single most commonly botched part of a basement bathroom.
Ceiling height against drain slope
Drains need fall to work. Low ceilings and long runs pull against each other, and that is a problem to solve on paper before demolition, not halfway through.
Moisture
Water moves through the slab and the foundation wall whether you can see it or not. A basement bathroom needs a vapour barrier and the right substrate. Building it like an upstairs bathroom is how you get a mould problem in three years.
Backwater valve
Worth discussing. It protects the lowest fixtures in the house from a sewer backup, and your basement bathroom is the lowest thing you own.
Heated floor
In any other room this is a luxury. Down here it is the difference between a bathroom people use and one they avoid. If you are only going to do it once in your house, do it here.
Permits
Adding a bathroom where there was not one usually needs one. We tell you on the visit and we handle it.
How It Works
Three steps, three people. You'll know exactly who you're dealing with at each one.
Book your free in-home consult
- We learn about your plans and what you want from the bathroom
- You learn about us, and we work out together whether we're a good fit
- We talk timeline and budget openly, before anyone visits
Customer Love
What Homeowners Say About BathStar
"I was very happy with the workmanship, quality, cleanliness and attention to detail while being efficient with time management. I would highly recommended Talha and his team."
"Bathstar did an amazing job with our master bedroom ensuite reno. Talha came in and explained everything clearly and the team delivered beautiful results."
"They're the best option for renovating your bathroom! I was lucky enough to find them in time for my renovation and they did an exceptional job. I definitely recommend them."
"Bath Star was great to work with. Their team was professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with from start to finish."
"Very good experience with Bath Star Inc. Professional team, clean work, and nice attention to detail. I would recommend them for bathroom remodeling."
"We had our ensuite bathroom renovated by Talha of Bathstar. The whole process was smooth and the final result exceeded our expectations."
"I was very happy with the workmanship, quality, cleanliness and attention to detail while being efficient with time management. I would highly recommended Talha and his team."
"Bathstar did an amazing job with our master bedroom ensuite reno. Talha came in and explained everything clearly and the team delivered beautiful results."
"They're the best option for renovating your bathroom! I was lucky enough to find them in time for my renovation and they did an exceptional job. I definitely recommend them."
"Bath Star was great to work with. Their team was professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with from start to finish."
"Very good experience with Bath Star Inc. Professional team, clean work, and nice attention to detail. I would recommend them for bathroom remodeling."
"We had our ensuite bathroom renovated by Talha of Bathstar. The whole process was smooth and the final result exceeded our expectations."
"Bath Star did an excellent job with our bathroom renovation. Their team guided us through every step, making the entire process smooth and comfortable. They're a trustworthy group with outstanding craftsmanship."
"Bath Star did an excellent job. Their team was professional, reliable, and detail-oriented throughout the project. A great experience overall."
Common questions
Ready to Love Your Bathroom Again?
Book the free in-home visit. We measure, bring samples, and give you your fixed price at the same meeting.