Bathroom Renovation Cost Calculator UK (2024)
Calculate UK bathroom renovation cost by size, specification, and scope of work. 2024 prices for suite, tiling, plumbing, and installation.
UK Bathroom Renovation Cost Guide 2024
Where the Money Goes
Typical cost split for a £6,000 mid-range bathroom: suite & fittings (toilet, basin, bath/shower, taps): 25-35%. Tiling (materials + labour): 20-30%. Labour (plumber, tiler, electrician, fitter): 30-40%. Sundries (waste, sealants, fixings, lighting): 5-10%. Decorating: 5%. Labour is often the biggest single cost. A full bathroom refit involves multiple trades: plumber (suite, pipework). Tiler (walls, floor). Electrician (lights, extractor, shaver point — Part P notifiable work). Sometimes a plas
Spec Level Comparison
Budget (£2,000-£4,000 total): basic white suite (B&Q, Wickes, Screwfix). Standard ceramic tiles. Chrome taps. Adequate for rentals or quick refresh. Mid-range (£5,000-£9,000): branded suite (Roca, Ideal Standard, Victoria Plum). Better brassware (Bristan, Hansgrohe entry). Quality porcelain tiles. Thermostatic shower. Most homeowner renovations land here. High-end (£10,000-£18,000): premium suite (Villeroy & Boch, Duravit). Designer brassware (Hansgrohe, Grohe, Crosswater). Natural stone or larg
Scope Affects Everything
Like-for-like swap (cheapest): replace suite in same positions. No plumbing relocation. Retile if wanted. Fastest, cheapest — minimal trades and disruption. Moderate refit: move some fittings (e.g. swap bath for shower). Some new pipework. Full retile. New extractor/lighting. Most common renovation type. Full refit (significant cost): new layout. Full re-plumb and re-wire. Move soil pipe (expensive — major plumbing). Complete strip-out to bare walls. Wet room conversion (most complex): tanking (
Timescale and Planning
Typical timescales: cloakroom/WC: 3-5 days. Small bathroom swap: 5-7 days. Medium full refit: 1.5-2.5 weeks. Wet room conversion: 2-3 weeks (tanking needs curing time). Order of work: 1. Strip out old suite and tiles. 2. First fix (plumbing and electrical rough-in). 3. Plastering/boarding if needed. 4. Tanking (wet rooms) and waterproofing. 5. Tiling. 6. Second fix (install suite, taps, electrics). 7. Sealing, grouting, finishing. 8. Decorating. Living without a bathroom: plan for 1-3 weeks with
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