
Bathrooms are where a Muskoka renovation pays back daily. We build ensuites, powder rooms, and bunkie washrooms with full waterproofing and finishes that handle real cottage use.
Every specialty within bathroom renovations, with its own scope, timeline, and fixed-price proposal. Pick the one that matches your project.
Spa-style primary bathrooms with stone, glass, and lake views.
View Ensuite Renovations detailsStatement-piece powder rooms with stone, wallpaper, and custom vanities.
View Powder Room Renovations detailsCurbless walk-in showers and wet rooms with linear drains and frameless glass.
View Walk-In Showers & Wet Rooms detailsElectric and hydronic radiant floor heating in cottage bathrooms.
View Heated Bathroom Floors detailsComplete bathroom rebuilds from demo to waterproofing, tile, fixtures, vanity, and finishing.
View Full Bathroom Renovations detailsReplacing old tubs with tiled showers, glass, benches, niches, and better access.
View Tub-to-Shower Conversions detailsVanities, linen storage, medicine cabinets, mirrors, counters, and small-bath storage plans.
View Bathroom Vanities & Storage detailsShower waterproofing, tile prep, membranes, niches, curbs, floors, and wall tile.
View Bathroom Tile & Waterproofing detailsLow-threshold showers, blocking for grab bars, wider access, seating, and safer surfaces.
View Accessible & Aging-in-Place Bathrooms detailsAdding bathrooms to cottages, bunkies, basements, guest areas, and primary suites.
View Cottage Bathroom Additions detailsLicensed plumbing rough-in, fixture, and repair work tied to your bathroom renovations project.
View Bathroom Renovations Plumbing detailsLicensed electrical rough-in, fixtures, and panel work tied to your bathroom renovations project.
View Bathroom Renovations Electrical details
Named #1 by the Quality Business Awards for craftsmanship, transparency, and on-time delivery across Muskoka.
"We had an excellent experience with Northern Oaks Contracting. Rob was always friendly, professional and very knowledgeable in many different areas. Not only did he do a great job with our renovation but he noticed and helped us out in some other areas too."
"I hired Northern Oaks for a driveway extension as part of my home renovation so I could park two additional cars, and I'm really impressed with the results. The quality of the work and craftsmanship really stand out. It's been over 6 months and it's held up perfectly."
"The Northern Oaks Contracting crew has been amazing to work with from start to finish. Their ability to keep both customers and trades well-coordinated has made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable and professional team!"
"Robert installed a kitchen backsplash for us. Communication was great and he showed up to do the work when he said he would. The price was very reasonable and quality of work excellent. Would definitely recommend them."
"Rob did a full renovation at my cottage. He listened carefully to my vision and worked closely with me to bring it to life. He was fair with his pricing and friendly to work with. I recommend Rob for your renovation project!"
"Rob was amazing to work with. His diligence and hard work really transformed our home into more than we ever expected. It was a pleasure working with Rob, always went above and beyond."










Tell us about the space. A real project manager replies within 4 to 8 hours with next steps.
Four things we do on every job, no matter the size. It's how we make sure the finished work still looks and functions the way it should years down the road.
Before we quote or design anything, we walk the site, take real measurements, and ask what you actually want out of the space. The best projects start with a clear picture, not a guess.
Every material gets picked for how it'll look, feel, and hold up over years of real use. We'll tell you where to spend and where you can save without regretting it later.
Straight walls, tight joints, level floors, clean finishes. We take the extra hour it costs to do it right because it saves you the callback and it's the work we want our name on.
One project manager from first quote to final walk-through. Punch lists get closed, the site gets cleaned, and you get a warranty in writing. No loose ends.
All workmanship backed by a 5-year warranty in writing.








No mystery, no ghosting between steps. Here's the exact path from first phone call to final walk-through, with what happens, who's on it, and what you'll have in your hands at the end of each stage.
Tile and stone selections finalized before demo.
Plumbing, electrical, and waterproofing inspected before tile.
Tile, vanity, glass, and fixtures installed by one crew.
Same project manager from first call to final walk-through.
We run the full scope or with vetted partners on a single contract. Here's what typically lands inside this kind of project.
Relocations, shower valves, freestanding tub fillers, and PEX manifolds.
GFCI circuits, vanity lighting, fan/heater combos, and heated floor controls.
Schluter or equivalent membranes on every wet wall and curb-less shower pan.
Large-format, mosaic, and feature niches set by dedicated tile setters.
Custom or sourced vanities with stone tops, integrated sinks, and mirrors.
Frameless shower enclosures, fixtures, and accessories installed last.
Properly ducted fans to exterior, sized for the cubic footage of the room.
Two ways to kick things off. Whichever is easier for you.
We'll meet you at the property, pull tape, take photos, and walk the scope with you in person.
Book a site visitPrefer to stay put? Hop on a video call and we'll walk the space or the plans together from anywhere.
Schedule a callYes. We pull permits and book rough-in and final inspections directly.
Most ensuites run 4 to 7 weeks on site. Powder rooms run 2 to 3 weeks.
Always. Schluter or Kerdi membranes on every wall and floor that sees water, pressure-tested before tile goes down.
Yes. New bathrooms in bunkies, basements, and additions are routine. We run new drain stacks and venting as needed.
Yes, especially for cold months. Electric mats under tile are inexpensive to install and transform an unheated cottage bathroom in October.
Yes. Steam-rated waterproofing, sloped ceilings, sealed glass, and dedicated generators. Worth doing properly or not at all.
Yes, when there are multiple bathrooms. We sequence work and contain dust so other bathrooms stay in service.
Local sourcing is absolutely an option, and often a great one. We source based on each client's needs, budget, and the specific goals for their project. Sometimes that means a local Muskoka mill or supplier, other times it means a specialty product from further away that better fits the look, performance, or lead time. We walk you through the real options and make the call together.
Yes, with a structural review. Cast-iron tubs need beam reinforcement on some older cottages. We check before committing.
We come to the site (or hop on a video call, whichever is easier), walk through the space with you, take measurements and photos, and ask questions about how you actually use the property. There is no sales pitch. You leave the meeting with a clear next-step plan and a rough sense of scope and timing, and we leave with enough information to start putting a real proposal together.
Local sourcing is absolutely an option and something we lean into whenever it makes sense, but it is not the only path. We source based on each client's needs, budget, and the specific goals for their project. Sometimes the right material is a local Muskoka supplier or a nearby millwork shop. Other times it's a specialty product from further away that better fits the look, performance, or lead time. We walk you through the options and make the call together.
A dedicated project manager owns your file from the first conversation through the final walk-through. On the ground you'll see our own carpenters and site lead running the day-to-day, plus vetted trade partners for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and specialty finishes. Everyone on site works to the same standard and reports up through the project manager, so you always know who to call and never get bounced between subs.
You get a single project manager as your point of contact, weekly photo updates so you can see progress even if you're out of town, scheduled check-in calls at major milestones, and any change to scope, timeline, or materials in writing before it happens. Most of our clients live in Toronto or out of province, so the whole process is built to work without you needing to be on site.
Change orders happen on almost every project once things are open and real conditions are visible. When something needs to shift (a hidden condition, a design tweak you want, a material swap) we document exactly what's changing, the impact on schedule, and the impact on the number, then send it to you for sign-off before any work happens. No surprises on the final invoice.
Every day. Site gets broomed and organized at the end of every workday, materials get stored properly, and containment stays in place so dust doesn't migrate through the rest of the house. At the end of the project the site gets a full detail clean before handover, and we do a joint walk-through with you to catch anything that needs a final touch.
A full two-year workmanship warranty on everything we build, in writing, handed to you at closeout along with a maintenance schedule and a folder of all product manuals, paint colours, and finish specs. If something isn't right we come back and fix it, no debate. On new builds you also get the applicable structural warranty coverage on top of that.
Real projects, real progress shots. Tap through for the full story on any of them.

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