Serving Pickering & South Durham

Bathroom Renovations
Pickering

From the established homes in south Pickering and the West Shore to the newer north Pickering communities, Cornerstone builds waterproof, built-to-last bathrooms — fixed price, daily cleanup, and a 5-year written warranty.

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Local Knowledge

Bathroom Renovations Built for Pickering Homes

Pickering covers a real range of homes. The established south Pickering neighbourhoods — Bay Ridges, the West Shore, and the older areas near the lake — have homes with smaller original bathrooms and, often, older plumbing that needs attention once the walls are open. These spaces reward a smart redesign that makes a tight footprint feel modern and open.

In the newer north Pickering communities, the homes are structurally sound but the bathrooms are builder-grade — basic tile, entry-level fixtures, standard vanities. They're ideal candidates for an upgrade that adds comfort and value, and because the bones are solid the work goes straight into what you see and use.

Either way, the engineering underneath is what protects your home — and that never changes with budget. Every Pickering bathroom we build gets the same Schluter waterproofing system and a mandatory 24-hour flood test before a single tile goes in.

Plenty of Pickering renovations don't stop at the bathroom. If you're already opening up the home, it's the right time to fold in a kitchen renovation in Pickering while the trades are on site — and if you're finishing the lower level, a legal basement apartment in Pickering needs its own fully waterproofed bathroom built to this exact standard.

Recent Work

Bathrooms We've Built Around Durham

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A recent Cornerstone bathroom built here in Durham Region — Schluter waterproofing, 24-hour flood test, and a 5-year written warranty. The same standard goes into every Pickering project.

The Cornerstone Standard

The Same Build Quality at Every Budget

Whether your Pickering bathroom is a focused refresh or a full ensuite, the structural standard never changes. Here's what goes into every one.

Waterproof Fortress

Schluter-KERDI-BOARD in all wet zones and Schluter-DITRA under every tile floor — water physically cannot reach your wall cavities or crack your tile.

24-Hour Flood Test

Every shower basin is flooded to the brim and held for 24 hours before any tile goes in. If the water drops a millimetre, work stops.

Fixed Price & On-Time

A detailed multi-page proposal with a locked price and a committed schedule — backed by a $300/day penalty if we miss the end date.

Dust & Site Protection

Sealed dust containment, HEPA air scrubbers, floor armour, and a 30-minute cleanup every single day. Your home stays livable.

Common Questions

Pickering Bathroom Renovation FAQ

I have an older home in south Pickering or the West Shore — can you handle the old plumbing?
Yes — it's common in Pickering's established lakeside neighbourhoods. Older homes often have galvanized or cast-iron supply and drain lines that are corroding or undersized. We assess what's behind the walls during planning and build any plumbing replacement into the scope and fixed price up front, so there's no surprise when we open the wall.
How long does a bathroom renovation take?
Most bathroom renovations run 2 to 4 weeks depending on scope — a focused refresh is 1 to 2 weeks, a full ensuite gut with custom tile and Schluter waterproofing runs 3 to 5 weeks. Before any work begins you get a written schedule with a committed start and end date, backed by a $300 per day penalty if we miss it.
What does a bathroom renovation cost in Pickering?
A focused refresh runs $12,000–$25,000, a full renovation $20,000–$40,000, and a high-end ensuite build $25,000–$80,000+. Your investment depends on the size of the space, your fixtures, the tile scope, and whether we're moving plumbing or electrical. You get a fixed price in writing before any work starts.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. Any work involving plumbing, electrical, or structural changes requires a permit in Ontario, and we pull and manage all permits with the City of Pickering so the work is inspected and done to code. Contractors who skip permits create a liability that sits on your property title and can void your home insurance.
Can you make a small Pickering bathroom feel bigger?
Often, yes. In older south Pickering homes especially, smart moves like larger-format tile, a frameless glass shower, a floating vanity, better lighting, and the right layout can make a tight bathroom feel dramatically more open — without moving exterior walls. We map out the options in the proposal so you can see the plan before we start.
The Full Bathroom Build Standard
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Ready to Renovate Your Pickering Bathroom?

Start with a free bathroom diagnostic. We'll walk your space, assess the scope, and deliver a detailed multi-page proposal with a fixed price before any work begins — built once, built right.

Start Your Bathroom Diagnostic Call 1-888-404-7383

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