Reno Forge
Bathroom Renovations Built to Handle Humid Summers and Dry Winters
Proper ventilation, correct waterproofing behind the tile, and finishes chosen to last — not just to photograph well.
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A Bathroom Renovation That Solves the Problem Behind the Tile
A bathroom renovation lives or dies on what's behind the tile: the waterproofing membrane, the ventilation sizing, the subfloor condition. We treat those as the actual scope of work, with the fixtures and finishes as the visible result of doing that part right.
Ventilation Sized for the Space
GTA summers run humid and winters dry — a bathroom fan sized wrong either does nothing or is loud enough that nobody uses it. We size exhaust to the room, not to whatever unit happened to be on the truck.
Waterproofing Behind Every Tile
Shower pans and wet walls get a proper waterproofing membrane before tile goes up. It's invisible once the project is done — and it's the difference between a bathroom that lasts fifteen years and one that leaks into the floor below in three.
Subfloor Checked, Not Assumed
Older GTA homes often have subfloor that's seen decades of moisture cycling. We check it before we tile over it, so your new floor isn't sitting on a problem.
Fixtures That Fit How You Actually Use the Room
Whether it's a full gut for a primary ensuite or a refresh of a powder room, layout and fixture choices get built around daily use, not just the showroom look.
Why So Many GTA Bathroom Renovations Fail Within a Few Years
A bathroom can look flawless at handover and still fail early if the waterproofing membrane was skipped, the exhaust fan is undersized, or tile went down over a subfloor that was never checked. Homeowners across the GTA regularly discover this the hard way — soft flooring near the tub, or mildew that keeps coming back no matter how often they clean.
We Scope What's Behind the Tile, Not Just What's On Top
Every Reno Forge bathroom renovation includes waterproofing membrane installation behind tile, ventilation sized to the room, and a subfloor check before any new flooring goes down — all written into your scope before your deposit, so the parts you can't see get done right the first time.
How We Run a Bathroom Renovation Project
A sequence built for accountability, not improvisation.
- 1
Design & Written Scope
We walk the space, discuss layout and fixtures, and send a written scope covering waterproofing, ventilation, and finishes.
- 2
Demo & Subfloor Check
Old fixtures and tile come out, and we check subfloor condition before anything new goes in.
- 3
Plumbing, Electrical & Waterproofing
Rough-ins are updated as needed and waterproofing membrane is installed behind every wet wall and shower pan.
- 4
Tile, Fixtures & Finishing
Tile, vanity, fixtures, and trim go in to match your written scope, photographed at each stage.
- 5
Final Walkthrough
We test ventilation, check for level and seal, and walk the finished bathroom against your original scope.
Why Choose Reno Forge for Bathroom Renovation
Bathrooms fail from the inside out — bad waterproofing and undersized ventilation hide behind good-looking tile. We fix the part you can't see.
Ventilation Sized Correctly
Exhaust fans matched to room size and GTA humidity swings.
Waterproofing Behind Every Tile
Membrane installed on wet walls and shower pans before tile goes up.
Subfloor Checked First
We verify what's under the old flooring before installing anything new.
Written Scope Before Deposit
Fixtures, finishes, and sequence agreed in writing up front.
Photo-Documented Rough-Ins
Plumbing and electrical work photographed before it's covered.
Licensed & Insured Crew
Full coverage on every bathroom project we run.
Bathroom Renovation FAQ
Do you check for waterproofing issues in older bathrooms?
Yes. Demo includes a subfloor and framing check so we know what condition things are in before new waterproofing and tile go in, and that assessment is documented for you.
Can you renovate a bathroom without moving plumbing?
Absolutely — a refresh that keeps existing plumbing locations is often faster and more budget-friendly, and we'll tell you honestly whether that's the right call for your layout.
How do you handle ventilation in a bathroom with no window?
We size and install an exhaust fan rated for the room's volume and vent it properly to the exterior, which matters even more in a windowless bathroom given GTA humidity levels.
What's the difference between a full gut and a refresh?
A full gut renovation replaces layout, plumbing, and finishes down to the studs. A refresh updates finishes and fixtures while keeping the existing layout and plumbing runs — both get a written scope specific to the work involved.
How long does a bathroom renovation typically take?
A refresh can move in days; a full gut with plumbing changes takes longer. Your written scope includes a realistic timeline based on your specific project.
Scope Your Bathroom Renovation Properly
Email us for a written quote that covers what's behind the tile, not just what's on top of it.
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