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Many homes in Richmond Hill share space between parents, children and grandparents. Some of the city’s most impressive houses still have ensuites that were the height of luxury in 1992 and now feel heavy and hard to clean. Newer subdivisions have the opposite problem: plenty of space, but plain builder finishes that never quite felt personal.
Y2 Design & Build has handled all of these situations for more than 14 years, renovating homes across the GTA. When you book a bathroom remodel in Richmond Hill with us, the same team designs the room, prices every item, and then builds it. You'll have one project manager throughout, and you approve every selection and change in writing before work begins.
Richmond Hill has a large number of households where three generations live together, and that changes how bathrooms should be planned.
Bayview Hill, South Richvale and parts of Mill Pond are full of large custom homes with generous ensuites that have aged in specific ways. We regularly see:
The good news is that these rooms usually have excellent bones: plenty of square footage, large windows, and solid construction. A typical remodel removes the platform tub and replaces it with a freestanding tub or a large walk-in shower, sizes the exhaust fan to the room's actual volume, and either reseals the skylight properly or closes it in. The space stays generous, but it becomes far easier to live with and maintain.
Homes built over the last twenty years in Jefferson, Westbrook, Rouge Woods and Oak Ridges generally have sound plumbing and reasonable layouts. Here, remodels tend to focus on replacing builder-grade fixtures, swapping a small acrylic shower for a tiled one with frameless glass, adding heated floors and upgrading the vanity and lighting.
Condominiums around Richmond Hill Centre and the Yonge and Highway 7 corridor bring their own requirements, including management approval, restricted work hours, and fixed drain locations. Our condo renovation services explain how we handle these buildings.
The ranges below reflect recent Y2 projects throughout the GTA and show what each budget level usually covers.
| Budget level | Typical range | What it usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Powder room update | $2,500 – $5,000 | New vanity, toilet, lighting, flooring and paint |
| Full bathroom remodel | $9,800 – $18,000 | Complete rebuild of a three- or four-piece room, including waterproofing, tile, tub or shower, vanity and fixtures |
| Primary ensuite or premium remodel | $18,000 – $35,000 | Larger layouts, premium tile, heated floors, curbless or oversized showers, freestanding tubs and custom storage |
Once on site, plan for seven to ten working days for a standard bathroom, ten to twelve for a four-piece room, and two to three weeks for a luxury ensuite. Converting a powder room into a full bathroom, or reworking a large ensuite layout, can add time for permits and plumbing changes.
Because Richmond Hill borders Markham, our breakdown of bathroom renovation costs in Markham gives a realistic picture of local pricing as well.
Most cost overruns in a bathroom remodel in Richmond Hill come from late decisions. A few habits help prevent them:
We measure the room, check the plumbing, wiring, and ventilation, and talk through who uses the space and how.
You’ll see the proposed layout, your finish selections, and a line-by-line price covering materials and labor.
Your project manager protects floors and stairways, contains dust, and coordinates every trade. You receive photo updates as the work progresses and a written progress note every Friday, so you always know where things stand.
After a final walkthrough together, you receive a document package for your new bathroom. For a closer look at day-to-day life while a renovation is underway,see our guide.
Real reviews from real renovation clients across the Greater Toronto Area.
“From the start, my wife and I felt completely at ease working with John and Andy. We couldn't be happier with our new bathrooms — finished exactly on schedule and within budget. The entire experience exceeded our expectations.”
Marc
Markham
“It was so wonderful working with Y2. John was my primary contact and he was AMAZING and so professional. We redid our primary bathroom and flooring — everything was so organized and timely.”
Shararah S.
Markham
“We wanted to update our bathroom with a budget in mind. Y2 listened, started work the next day, and finished in 4 days. We are very pleased and would recommend them.”
Karthi
Pickering
“Jeff from Y2 Design was very helpful throughout the process. The work was done efficiently and effectively. Will highly recommend.”
Smriti
Markham
“They did our flooring for us. Floors look great, and we're really happy!”
Lizzie
Ajax
“Our kitchen was completely outdated and Y2 turned it into something we're actually excited to cook in. The team walked us through every material choice and stuck to the timeline they gave us.”
David T.
Oakville
We remodel bathrooms across Richmond Hill, including Mill Pond, Oak Ridges, Bayview Hill, South Richvale, North Richvale, Jefferson, Westbrook, Rouge Woods, Langstaff, Crosby, Harding, Yongehurst, Elgin Mills and Richmond Hill Centre. Our Markham showroom (3400 14th Ave, Unit 16) is a short drive east of Richmond Hill.
Live nearby? Visit our bathroom pages for Markham, Toronto, Scarborough and Mississauga, or browse our full service area list.
A bathroom remodel is often part of a bigger plan. Y2 also provides whole-home renovations, kitchen remodeling, home additions for growing households, basement finishing, ADU and garden suite construction, and flooring. Learn more about our bathroom renovation work or the team behind Y2 Design & Build.
Clear communication and a tidy job site, from day one to handover.
Before demolition starts, we protect your floors and stairs, seal off dust with proper containment, and post permits on site.
Your project manager sends photo updates as work progresses, so you know what's happening even on days you're not home.
Every Friday you get a short written note on where things stand and what's planned for the following week.
If something changes mid-project, we price it and get your sign-off before touching it — no surprise line items on the final invoice.
We walk the whole job ourselves and fix anything that's not up to standard before we ever call you in for the final walkthrough.
At handover, you get every permit, certificate, and warranty document together in one package, plus as-built drawings for your records.
Common questions from Richmond Hill homeowners planning a bathroom renovation.
Often, yes. It usually involves borrowing space from an adjacent closet or laundry area, adding a drain for the shower, and installing proper ventilation. We’ll assess what’s possible during the consultation and explain any permit requirements.
If you rarely use it, removing it frees up valuable space for a larger shower or a freestanding soaking tub. Many homeowners find a well-designed walk-in shower more useful day to day.
If it leaks or drips condensation, we can either properly reseal it and add better ventilation or close it in entirely. We’ll recommend the right option once we’ve inspected it.
Cosmetic work that leaves fixtures in place generally doesn’t require one. Adding a bathroom, moving drains or walls, or adding electrical circuits usually does, with the electrical portion overseen by the ESA. We’ll confirm the requirements as part of your quote.
You’ll have one project manager as your contact, along with photo updates during the work and a written summary every Friday.
Yes. Our Mandarin line, (647) 294-2888, connects you with team members who can guide you through design decisions, selections, and scheduling.
Tell us what isn’t working in your bathroom, and we’ll help you plan a better one. Arrange a free visit to your home, and you’ll receive an itemized, fixed-price quote with no obligation. Reach us in English at (647) 507-3639 or in Mandarin at (647) 294-2888, send an email to info@y2canada.com, or fill out our online form.
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