The bathroom is the room where you literally expose yourself. Do you need luxury in this space so you can relax, or do you prefer to keep it functional? This choice obviously affects the bathroom renovation costs. Renoca explains all the costs for you.
What does a bathroom renovation cost?
The costs of a bathroom renovation vary from £ 4,000 to as much as £ 15,000, depending on all your wishes. You will have to deal with demolition work, pipes may have to go in a different direction, tile prices vary widely and essential items like the shower and/or a bathtub also come in very luxurious versions these days. In this article, take a look at all the costs involved in renovating the bathroom.
| Rebuilding the bathroom | Costs, incl. VAT, labour and material costs | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacing water and electricity pipes | £ 400 – £ 800 | ||
| New floor (tiles) | £ 700 – £ 1.500 | Average price for 10m2 of ceramic tiles | |
| Walls re-tiled and plastered | £ 900 – £ 1.700 | Average price for 18m2 tiles and 10m2 plastering | |
| Tap | £ 150 – £ 450 | ||
| Toilet | £ 300 – £ 700 | ||
| Sink | £ 400 – £ 400 – £ 800 | ||
| Washbasin | £ 400 – £ 800 | . £ 800 | |
| Floor heating | £ 700 – £ 800 | Up to 10 m2 as main heating (no radiator needed) | |
| Shower | £ 420 – £ 1.800 | ||
| Lig bath | £ 850 – £ 2,800 |
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Price examples
Wondering about the total cost for various bathroom renovations? Check out the 3 price examples.
Priciest situation:
The layout of the bathroom remains the same. However, a new floor is laid; you choose relatively cheap ceramic tiles. The walls consist of a nice combination of tiles and plastering. You choose basic bathroom fittings; a toilet, a shower and a stylish bathroom cabinet with a single sink. In this situation, remodelling your bathroom costs an average of £5,000.
Average situation:
Some water and electricity pipes will be moved. There will be a nice new floor in your bathroom with natural stone tiles. Most of the walls will be fitted with decorative ceramic tiles, the rest will be plastered. You look for bathroom fittings of average quality and choose to have a lovely bath installed. The cost of a bathroom renovation in this case comes to an average of £8,000.
The most expensive situation:
You will have a completely new layout, for which the water and electricity pipes will have to be moved. You choose to fit both the floor and all the walls with beautiful natural stone tiles. In addition, you decide to go for a designer bathroom; the sanitary ware is made of high-quality material. Besides a spacious shower, there is of course a nice bathtub in this bathroom and a bathroom cabinet with two sinks. In this situation, your bathroom remodelling costs an average of £12,000.
How are the bathroom remodelling costs composed?
What choices determine the bathroom remodelling costs?
The amount of the costs for remodelling your bathroom depend on the choices you make regarding luxury. These are the choices you will encounter when having your bathroom remodelled:
Choice 1: Tiles
The type of tile you choose has a big impact on the overall price. You have a choice of ceramic tiles and natural stone tiles. When choosing your bathroom tiles, keep in mind the R-value of the tiles. The R-value indicates how slip-resistant the tile is. Choose a value between 9 and 13 to reduce the risk of slipping. In the overview below you will find the prices of various types of tiles:
| Type of tiles | Price per m2 incl. VAT excl. installation |
|---|---|
| Ceramic tiles | £ 9 – £ 82 |
| Faience wall tiles | £ 9 – £ 40 |
| Greedom tiles | £ 13 – £ 40 |
| Granite | £ 50 – £ 105 |
| Marble | £ 50 – £ 130 |
Choice 2: plastering
Choose plastering if you want a stylish finish for your bathroom. The cost of plastering depends on the surface area and the type of plastering.
| Type of plastering | Average prices per m2 incl. £ 23 |
|---|---|
| Sier plaster | £ 12 – £ 23 |
| Plaster ceiling | £ 5 – £ 23 |
Choice 3: Plumbing
If you would like more comfort in your bathroom, this will directly affect the total amount of the remodelling. If you opt for a lovely spa bath or steam shower cabin, this is a pricey affair. If you settle for less, you limit the cost.
| Sanitary fittings | Price incl. vat and installation |
From cheapest to most expensive option |
|---|---|---|
| Tap | £ 150 – £ 450 | Button/handle – self-closing – sensor sensor |
| Basin | £ 400 – £ 800 | Single washbasin – double washbasin |
| Toilet | £ 300 – £ 700 | Budget – luxury (double flush technology, softclose closure, dirt-resistant finish toilet bowl) |
| Shower | £420 – £1.800 | Shower tray – walk-in shower – shower cubicle |
| Bath | £ 850 – £ 2,800 | Plate steel – acrylic – cast iron |
Choice 4: Additional options
Do you want to turn your bathroom into a pleasant place of wellness where you can relax after a busy day? When remodelling your bathroom, you have extra options that offer pleasant convenience, you can see them below. If you are still in doubt, get a bathroom quote with your wishes and then decide whether you really want the extras or not.
| Extra option | Average price incl. VAT, materials and assembly |
Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor heating | £ 700 – £ 800 | Up to 10 m2 as main heating (no radiator needed). |
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| Stoom/spa shower cabin | £ 1,600 – £ 4.300 | Steam cubicle with massage jets, LED lighting and radio. |
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| Whirlpool or spa bath | £ 2,700 – £ 6,700 | A wellness bath with, for example, bubbles and steam instead of a standard bathtub. |
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