How much does a new bathroom cost?
Renovating or installing a new bathroom involves a detailed process which is important to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing space. The first step typically involves planning and design, assessing the layout, and selecting fixtures and materials. This is followed by the removal of existing fittings, plumbing, and any necessary structural adjustments. The installation of plumbing and electrical systems comes next, ensuring compliance with building regulations.
When it comes to costs, the type of bathroom and the choice of fixtures significantly impact the budget. En-suite bathrooms, typically smaller in size, may incur costs ranging from £4,000 to £10,000 or more, depending on the quality of materials and fixtures. Meanwhile, a family bathroom, larger and potentially requiring more amenities, can cost between £6,000 and £15,000.
Bathroom installation labour only costs
Professional plumbers play a crucial role in the installation process, and their fees vary based on the complexity of the project. For an en-suite bathroom, plumbing installation costs can range from £1,000 to £3,000, while a family bathroom may incur plumbing expenses ranging from £1,500 to £4,000.
These cost estimates are general guidelines, and actual expenses can vary depending on factors such as location, specific requirements, and individual preferences. It’s advisable to obtain detailed quotes from reputable professionals to ensure an accurate budget for your unique bathroom installation project.
User submitted bathroom costs
To provide you some ideas of costs involved below are prices that have been provided to us by WhatPrice users of how much their bathroom or en-suite cost.
| Job type | Description | Price | Units | Region | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom installation | Removed old bath, sink and loo Replaced old plasterwork around the bath installed bath with shower over; basin & pedestal and cistern & pan Tiled around the bath and shower area | £1,930 | Labour only | Scotland | 2024 |
| Bathroom installation | Remove wall and floor tiles, timber ceiling, fan, electric shower, radiator bathroom suite door and window facings. Fit and supply recessed basin and btw toilet with furniture, shower bath and screen, taps extractor fan heated towel radiator, electric 9.5 kw shower, panel ceiling with 4 down lights. Cut away and make good pipe chase to accommodate furniture. Make good damaged flooring. Tile full walls and floor. | £6,350 | Total price | Scotland | 2024 |
| Bathroom installation | Supply and install new ensuite shower room, with 3 Mereway cabinets, basin, soft close WC, Aqualisa Quartz shower, 1200×800 enclosure and tray, floors and wall tiles, plastering, electrics 3 x downlights and extractor/light | £14,000 | Total price | South West | 2024 |
| Bathroom installation | Bathroom stripped and disposed of. New cabinets installed x 2, worktop fitted, bath, bath panel and screen, digital shower, soft close seat wc, semi recessed basin, taps, walls and floor tiled, extractor light and downlight | £11,780 | Total price | South East | 2024 |
| Bathroom installation | Strip the whole Bathroom. Put new bathroom suit, new plumbing, canceled shower in the wall, tile 4 walls (to ceiling), new heater installed with chrome pipes etc . wood work cabinet under the bath to store cleaning stuff, floor ceramic tiling (in a diamond shape), stripping artex from ceiling and pinting windows, doors etc. | £3,000 | Labour only | London | 2024 |
| Bathroom installation | Complete strip out and refit. Includes plastering, new wiring for lighting and shaver socket, tiling, flooring, moving of wastes, fitting new radiator, bath, digital shower, enclosure, wall hung wc, basin and vanity unit. This is the labour cost only. Took two men two weeks. | £9,325 | Labour only | London | 2024 |
| Bathroom installation | Strip out existing suite, remove floor and wall tiles, relocate plumbing, fit shower, sink, toilet, new down lighting, under floor heating, new radiator, complex tiling to floor and walls. cost for labour and materials ex. suite/radiator. | £7,000 | Labour only | London | 2024 |
| Bathroom installation | The whole bathroom stripped, replace bathroom, radiator, sink, toilet, wall tiled, ceiling, floor tiled, lights, mirror, furniture. All trades, spark, joiner, plumber, tiler, plasterer, designer. Supply and fit. | £13,700 | Total price | Scotland | 2024 |
| Bathroom installation | Whole bathroom refit, new suite, new floor, new pipes, tiling, fitting lights. price not including any tiles, the suite etc. | £6,760 | Total price | London | 2024 |
