Bathroom fitter costs

Have you got your eye on a new bathroom and would like to know what bathroom installation will cost? Renoca lists the prices for a bathroom installer for you.

What does a bathroom installer cost?

The average cost for a bathroom remodelling project is around £7,500. The price depends on the bathroom specialist you outsource the project to, as well as the size of your bathroom and the amount of work. Below is an overview with an indication of the cost for an average bathroom of 9 m².

Price examples of a bathroom installation

Small bathroom

If you have a relatively small bathroom of up to 5 m², the cost of bathroom installation, such as that of the plumbing, bathroom furniture and tiling, will logically be lower than for a larger bathroom. A small bathroom often has a single sink with bathroom furniture and a shower. In this case, you need to take into account an average of £3,000 to £4,000 for the installation of your bathroom, excluding the cost of materials.

Medium-sized bathroom

Do you have a medium-sized bathroom of 5 m² to 9 m²? If so, you are likely to face average bathroom installation costs. A medium-sized bathroom often has a bathtub with shower or a separate shower, a single or double sink with bathroom cabinet and, in some cases, a toilet. For the installation of a medium-sized bathroom count on an average of £4,000 to £7,500.

Large bathroom

If you have a large space to have the bathroom installed, the costs will be higher than for a small bathroom. In a large bathroom, you will often find several bathroom cabinets, a double sink, separate shower and bathtub and, in some cases, a toilet. On average, installing a large bathroom will cost between £7,500 and £15,000.

How exactly is the total price built up?

The cost of installing your bathroom is made up of several components: labour costs, material costs and any disposal costs. Material costs are often the biggest expense. Given that a bathroom installation is not a simple project and the installer spends a relatively large amount of time on it, on average 33% of the total price for installing a bathroom consists of labour costs. Any disposal costs for old plumbing or debris are in most cases listed separately on the invoice.

What choices affect the price?

Choice 1: Hourly rate or total price

The average hourly rate for a bathroom fitter is around £40 per hour. A bathroom installation is a big project. Therefore, instead of an hourly wage, it is wise to agree on a fixed total price. This way, you know exactly where you stand and you eliminate the chance of the amount being higher than expected due to possible setbacks. Therefore, check the bathroom quote carefully to see which price calculation has been applied. On average, the installation of a bathroom costs £7,500 including VAT and excluding material costs.

Choice 2: Bathroom layout

If it’s a bathroom renovation, you will already have all the necessary connections in your bathroom. If the new layout matches the old layout then the installer will not need to move any pipes. By choosing to keep the same layout as the previous bathroom, the cost of installing the new bathroom will be lower. The total price will then be up to £800 lower.

Choice 3: Additional options

The cost of installing the bathroom increases further if you choose additional options. These extra options are shown below with the average installation prices.