The average cost of renovating a bathroom in the UK ranges between £4000 to £15000. A DIY bathroom suite can cost as low as £1000. Labour and installation costs up to £1000 per day but varies depending on the location and the workload.
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If you are planning to redo your bathroom, this article will provide you with a breakdown of all the costs plus hidden charges involved to help you plan comfortably.
What is the average cost of bathroom renovation?
The average cost of renovating a bathroom in the UK is £6500 for an average sized bathroom. This is the cost of materials only. The overall cost includes the cost of materials and labour. Bathroom remodelling costs are determined by factors such as :
- Your bathroom size
- The quality of materials
- The extent of damage
- The structural changes required
Here are some of the bathroom fixtures you may need for your old bathroom suite and their costs:
Shower cost
An electric shower is the most affordable option and it will cost you roughly £50. A standard shower mixer will cost you £60 per unit. High-end showers are more expensive. A power shower, costs approximately £150 while a thermostatic shower mixer costs £125 or more. Digital showers cost around £250.
A shower enclosure package contains a shower tray, door, and frame. A quadrant door and a frameless door will cost you £60, with full wet room packages costing £500 or more.
Bathroom flooring cost
The estimated price of ceramic and porcelain bathroom tiles is £15 to £40 per square metre, depending on the quality. They are perfect for flooring, depending on your desired finish.
The price varies depending on the size of the bathroom and the type of tiles you use.
Wall tiles are more affordable than floor tiles. Vinyl flooring costs £15 to £30 per square metre. Natural stone is relatively pricier but has a more luxurious finish.
When you remodel tiles, you might need to re-grout. Grout is the paste added between tiles to bond them together and prevent cracking or chipping at the edges. It costs £25 to £40. New grout should not be applied over old grout because it will start flaking.
Toilet cost
If you’re going for a luxurious toilet design, such as a wall hung toilet, you’ll pay about £500. A regular floor-mounted toilet costs around £50. More extravagant designs can cost up to £1000 or more.
Taps cost
Regular bathroom taps and sinks cost as little as £50, while new upmarket designs can cost as much as £500, if not more.
There are four options for taps: Wall mounted taps, counter top taps, floor mounted taps and pillar taps.
Pillar taps are the most affordable ranging from £30 for a set. They are a separate unit, with one cold and the other hot. A mono-bloc mixer is the expensive option, and costs between £50 to £100 or more.
Plumbing cost
For a renovation where you may also need to redo the plumbing, you should consider the following costs:
Steel and copper pipes range between £2.60 for copper pipes at the lower end, to £6.70 for the high-end, galvanised pipes. The total cost of plumbing can amount to £700 to £900, especially if there are alterations involved.
Bath cost
A freestanding bath (acrylic) will cost you £250 to £1500 to remodel, while the most economical one costs around £80. A steel bath which is also an affordable option and costs around £120.
Bathroom basin cost
An elegant vanity unit will cost you around £90, exclusive of installation costs. A ceramic pedestal basin, costs around £50.
Other features that you can add when you remodel are :
- Underfloor heating, which costs £50 to £85 per m2 for electrical heating and £120 to £185 for warm water heating.
- Towel rails which cost anywhere between £150 to £850.
- Bathroom furniture
Large and small bathroom cost
The size of your bathroom directly affects the cost. Here is a breakdown of different sizes and the amount it costs to remodel;
| Size | Renovation Cost | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| 5′ x 7′ | £2520 to £5040 | Small bathroom size |
| 5′ x 8′ | £2880 to £ 5760 | Regular bathroom size |
| 5′ x 10′ | £3600 to £7200 | Large bathroom 50 sq. ft with a separate tub and shower |
| 7′ x 7′ | £3520 to £7050 | Large bathroom 49 sq. ft |
| 8′ x 10′ | £5760 to £11520 | Double vanity and separate sinks. Ideal for 2 people |
| 10’x 10′ | £7200 to £14400 | Regular bathroom size for master bedrooms |
Different bathroom suite types and their costs
Apart form the size, bathroom cost also depends on the type of bathroom. Below are the various types and how much it costs to remodel them.
- Half bath – £864 to £3240
- Guest bathroom – £2016 to 7200
- Wet room – £3960 to £9000
- Jack and jill – £5040 to £11520
- Master bedroom – £8280 to £14400
Installation and labour costs
Bathroom renovation will require professional plumbers who charge based on the size of the room and the amount of work done. Plumbers charge anywhere between £100 to £1000 per day with an average of £500 per day. It takes at least 3 days to remodel a bathroom but this also depends on the work load. A high end bathroom renovation is likely to cost you more than a small remodel.
Average bathroom renovation cost estimator
Overall, the cost of renovating a bathroom in the UK ranges between £4000 to £15000. This is the cost of materials. The cost of labour ranges anywhere between £100 to £1000 per day, with installation taking at least 2-3 days. In case you’re on a tight budget, it costs as low as £1000 to redo a bathroom through DIY.
Now that you have an idea of how much bathroom renovations cost in the UK, you’re ready to customise your budget to fit your taste and style. This is the ultimate starting point that will save you from the headaches that come with bathroom renovation projects. Your plumber or contractor will help you with price points and recommendations to work with.