How much does a new bathroom cost in the UK?

A new bathroom adds real comfort and value to a home, but the final bill depends heavily on the size of the room, the quality of the suite and how much plumbing has to move. Here is what a bathroom fit-out typically costs across the UK in 2026.

Typical bathroom costs

• Small refit: a like-for-like swap of suite and tiles in a compact bathroom, usually £4,000 to £6,000.
• Mid-range: a fuller renovation with better fittings and more tiling, roughly £6,000 to £12,000.
• Large or luxury: a big room, premium suite, or a wet room, from £12,000 to £20,000 and up.

Labour versus materials

On most bathrooms, labour makes up somewhere between 40 and 60 percent of the total. The suite, tiles, taps and flooring make up the rest. A cheaper suite in a room that needs plenty of skilled tiling and plumbing can still cost a lot, because the labour is where much of the money goes.

What drives the cost

• Moving plumbing. Relocating the toilet, basin or bath means new pipework and adds significant labour.
• Full retile. Floor-to-ceiling tiling looks great but takes time and materials.
• Underfloor heating. A lovely upgrade, but it adds to both cost and timeline.
• Wet room tanking. Waterproofing a wet room properly is a skilled job and costs more than a standard shower enclosure.
• Quality of the suite. Budget, mid-range and premium suites vary enormously in price.

How long does it take?

Most bathrooms take roughly 1 to 3 weeks from strip-out to finish, depending on size and complexity. Moving plumbing, tiling large areas and fitting underfloor heating all add days.

Which trades are involved?

A bathroom fit-out usually needs several trades working in sequence: a plumber for the pipework and suite, a tiler for the walls and floor, an electrician for lighting, extractor and shower circuits, and often a plasterer to make good the walls. Many bathroom fitters coordinate all of this for you.

How to compare quotes

• Get an itemised written quote covering suite, tiles, labour and making good.
• Check what is included: waste removal, tiling, electrics and any plastering.
• Compare two or three quotes on the same scope. (See do I need three quotes?)
• Pay in stages tied to progress, never a large sum up front.

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