Kopman Build has been renovating bathrooms in Toronto's established neighbourhoods for over 25 years, and Bloor West Village's 1930s–1950s brick homes and bungalows are the kind of work we know well. Whether you're updating a tight main-floor bath or building out a primary ensuite, we manage every trade, every material, and every inspection with the discipline the work demands.
Renovating a bathroom in a Bloor West Village home means working inside walls that are 70–90 years old. Galvanized steel supply pipes, cast iron drain stacks, knob-and-tube electrical, and tile-over-tile layering from past renovations are not edge cases here — they are the norm. Identifying these conditions before breaking ground is what separates a predictable project from an expensive surprise.
The neighbourhood's family-oriented market also means durability matters as much as aesthetics. We specify materials that hold up to daily family use, waterproof every shower to a membrane standard, and execute tile installations that don't crack or shift over time. Dustin Kopman founded the company in 1999 after growing up in construction through his family's firm, G&G Enterprise — every project is managed by someone who understands the craft, not just the sales pitch.
Bloor West Village's compact bungalow footprints leave little room for error in layout. We bring a practical eye to every pre-construction walkthrough — identifying whether a layout change is genuinely feasible or whether a well-executed in-place renovation is the smarter call for the budget.
Full primary bathroom transformations — walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, double vanities, radiant floors, and custom tile work.
Family bathroom gut-and-rebuilds with durable materials, smart layouts, and quality fixtures that hold up to daily use.
Statement powder rooms with elevated tile, designer fixtures, and custom vanity millwork.
Converting tub/shower combos to walk-in showers, or vice versa — with proper waterproofing and drain installation.
In-floor radiant electric heating installed under tile in bathrooms and ensuites.
New bathroom rough-ins and full bathroom builds in basement renovations, including all plumbing and waste tie-ins.
We visit your property, listen to your goals, and document the project in writing — scope, budget, and timeline.
A detailed line-item estimate with allowances and contingencies, so you know the number before committing.
We manage all permit applications, engineering consultants, and approvals — nothing falls through the cracks.
Full-time site supervision, weekly updates, and open-book cost tracking throughout the project.
Structured handover with all documentation, warranties, and a 12-month attendance window post-completion.
Bathroom renovation costs in Bloor West Village follow Toronto market rates: powder rooms $18,000–$40,000; main bathrooms $30,000–$70,000; primary ensuites $50,000–$150,000+. Older 1930s–1950s homes often carry additional cost for plumbing upgrades, galvanized pipe replacement, and addressing tile-over-tile layers from past renovations. We provide a detailed line-item estimate before any commitment.
Yes. The 1930s–1950s brick homes and bungalows common to Bloor West Village frequently have galvanized steel supply pipes that corrode and restrict flow, cast iron drain stacks that need assessment, and undersized bathroom footprints with limited space to reconfigure. We assess all of these during the pre-construction walkthrough so there are no surprises mid-project.
A standard main bathroom renovation in a Bloor West Village home takes 4–8 weeks once scope and materials are confirmed. Projects that include plumbing upgrades — such as replacing galvanized supply lines or moving drain locations — add time to the schedule. A primary ensuite with custom tile and steam shower can take 8–12 weeks. We build a realistic schedule at the outset and hold to it.
Plumbing relocation, any structural wall changes, and electrical panel upgrades in a Bloor West Village bathroom require City of Toronto permits. A like-for-like fixture replacement in the same location generally does not. Because many renovations in these older homes uncover conditions that require permit-level work, we assess permit requirements on every project and manage the applications on your behalf.
Kopman Build serves Bloor West Village and all of Toronto. No-obligation bathroom renovation consultation — we come to you.
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