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There are a lot of benefits to adding a basement bathroom. It creates comfort, convenience, and value to your home. It’s great for guests, rental units, in-law suites, or just making life easier for your family.
You can create a bathroom in a finished or unfinished basement. Whatever your situation is, Miracle Dream Homes will help you create a bathroom that fits your space and works with your layout.
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About Us
At Miracle Dream Homes, we have been proudly serving the Ottawa region with high-quality bathroom renovations since 2004. We work closely with our clients to make sure we create the bathroom you have always dreamed of. If you have questions and are searching for “bathroom design in Ottawa,” we have ideas to share that will inspire you and all the answers that will ensure that your bathroom renovation is planned and finished properly.
Basement Bathrooms: unique challenges
Renovating a basement bathroom is very different from renovating a bathroom on the main floor or upper level. There are quite a few unique challenges to consider, and it takes a skilled bathroom contractor to do it properly.
Ceiling Height and Layout Limitations
Basements usually have lower ceilings, structural beams, and limited space to work with. There are certain code requirements as to how low your ceilings can be. They also have to be kept in mind while designing your basement bathroom.
Proper Ventilation.
Basements typically often have poor airflow and higher humidity levels coming off of foundation. Having good ventilation is essential.
Waterproofing and Foundation Work
Because basements are below ground level, they’re more prone to moisture and water leaks. Before installing flooring or covering walls, be sure to check for signs of water damage or foundation issues.
Electrical Considerations
Basement bathrooms also need customized electrical work. GFCI protected breaker, wiring that is able to support heated floors (if necessary), proper wiring for the exhaust fan. All these have to be considered at the planning stage. especially if your basement wiring is older or wasn’t originally designed to support a bathroom.
Plumbing Rough-Ins and Drainage.
Depending on your basement layout you will have to work around rough-in locations if they already exist. Relocating drainage is not cheap so you may want to plan your renovation accordingly. If your basement doesn’t already have plumbing in place, we’ll need to cut into the concrete foundation to install drainage and connect to the main sewer line. It’s a complex job that requires coordination with the city and obtaining necessary permits.
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Basement bathroom From Start to Finish
A bathroom addition is one of the most practical and rewarding home improvement projects you can undertake. If your household often competes for a single bathroom, or you’re planning a basement conversion or guest suite, adding an extra bathroom can solve daily frustrations and increase resale value in case you are looking to sell your home for the best price possible. We have extensive experience and know-how building a full bathroom, a half-bath (powder room), or an ensuite, to fit your layout and lifestyle. We work with your existing space or help reconfigure layouts to ensure your new bathroom feels natural, functional, and beautiful no matter what type of bathroom you have in mind.
More Than Basement Bathrooms
Miracle Dream Homes is a full-service bathroom renovation contractor in the Ottawa area. We offer a full range of bathroom renovation services. You can rely on us for:
- Full bathroom renovations
- Tub-to-shower conversions
- New bathroom additions
- Laundry room renovations
- Powder room renovations
- Accessible bathroom renovations


Why Choose Miracle Dream Homes?
Homeowners across Ottawa trust us because we do the job right. We listen to what you want, keep you updated during the project, and make sure you’re happy with the final result. Our team is licensed, insured, and experienced in all types of home renovations.
Bathroom Addition FAQs
- Can I use my own plumber/electrician?The short answer is no.We have a licensed, certified, and skilled plumber and an electrician who not only provide us with amazing pricing but are also a joy to work with. Their work is impeccable! The reason we prefer to work with our own crew is not to be difficult or restrictive, but rather, to ensure that we can stand behind our work with a warranty. We provide you with a 3-year warranty on our labor. For us to do that, we need to take control and ownership of the job site by entrusting our crew members who share our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our goal is to deliver an exceptional bathroom renovation project experience from concept to completion, and for that, we need to be the “chef in the kitchen”.
- Can I do my demolition?Well, sure, maybe, but why? It is very common for customers to think that a DIY demolition will reduce the cost significantly. It does not. Depending on the size and type of bathroom being renovated, a demolition can cost us between $200 to $500. It’s not an area where you can make significant savings through a DIY effort. You can certainly get your hands dirty if that’s what you’d like. However, if you are thinking about saving money, just tell us. We will try to work in some sort of a discount into your overall bathroom renovation project costs but still provide you with a full warranty and follow our standard process.
- Can I finance my project?Yes, we are affiliated with FinaceIt and we can provide the convenient option of low monthly or bi-weekly payments that are fully open and can be repaid at any time. Most of the customers who choose to finance their bathroom renovation project will either opt for low bi-weekly payments with long loan amortization but will not carry the loan to its full maturity. Instead, they use the loan as a bridge and when their mortgage is ready for renewal, they repay the loan converting it to a low-interest rate. Another option is payment deferrals for 3 to 9 months with zero interest. We post all new updates and promotions on our social media platforms, so feel free to follow us there for updates.
- How soon can you start?Most often, this depends on you. If all the materials you have selected are in stock and ready to go, we usually need 4-8 weeks before we can start. We do have a short notice waiting list too. Sometimes when a product is delayed and we have an opening, we can begin another project while we wait. Many of our customers have taken advantage of that and renovated their bathroom much sooner than expected.
- Do you provide a warranty?Yes, we are proud of the work we do and stand behind our quality with a 3-year warranty on labour.
- What is the payment schedule?1) With the signed accepted estimate, the contract payment structure for bathrooms is as follows:$500 deposit at the time of accepting the quote and 3 equal instalments for the balance when the work has started, in the middle, and at the completion.2) For kitchen renovations, the initial $500 planning deposit is needed to develop the plans and the design for the exact kitchen quote (if a design and plans are needed). Paid after the home visit for initial consultation and measurements.Once the quote is accepted, the order of cabinets require 50% deposit for materials, then 2 equal payments upon delivery and upon installation.The rest of the labour costs, which is an estimate related to a general kitchen renovation work (other than cabinets order): like electrical, plumbing, drywall, tile etc., will have the initial planning deposit applied (credited) and the balance amount split into 3 equal payments paid when the work has started, in the middle, and at the completion3) For basement finishing contracts, depending on the scope of the project, but normally the initial $500 planning deposit is needed to develop the plans and the design for the exact scope of work in the basement. Paid after the home visit for initial consultation and measurements.Once the quote is accepted, the initial planning deposit is applied (credited) and the balance amount split into 3 equal payments paid when the work has started, in the middle, and at the completion.
- Where are you located, and do you work in my area?Our home-based offices are in Stittsville, Kanata, and Barrhaven and Ottawa. We prefer not to rent or own physical office space as this will add to the cost of running a business and in turn drive the overall cost of bathroom renovations higher for our clients. Our contractors live across Ottawa, some in Stittsville, Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, and on the east end of Ottawa in Orleans.We service the entire Ottawa region. We have done bathroom, basement and kitchen renovation jobs in Carleton Place and Ashton, Arnprior, Stittsville, Kanata, Ottawa itself, and on the east end in Orleans, Rockland, and Cumberland.
- How long will a bathroom renovation project take?It’s difficult to provide accurate timelines, but here are some estimates to give you an idea:2-piece powder room with tile will take under one week.3-piece bathroom with tile is likely to be completed in under two weeks.4-piece bathroom with tile shower and tub is usually done in under three weeks.These are general guidelines—please discuss your project with us for specifics that will apply to you.We hope we were able to answer your questions on this page. If we have missed something, don’t hesitate to reach out to us with your questions using the form below. We will be glad to spend 10-15 minutes on the phone and provide you with information that is specific to your bathroom renovation project in Ottawa.
Ottawa Areas We Service
- Bells Corners
- Barrhaven
- Carp
- Carleton Place
- Gloucester
- Greely
- Kanata
- Kemptville
- Nepean
- Madoc
- Mississippi Mills
- Manotick
- Perth
- Stittsville
- Orleans
- Vanier
- Richmond
- Centrepointe
- Munster
- Westboro
- Kinburn
- Rockcliffe Park
- Goulburn
- Fitzroy Harbour
- Cumberland
- Dunrobin
- Blackburn Hamlet
- Glebe
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