How much does a new bathroom cost?
What a bathroom refit involves, what makes the biggest difference to the price, and how to see a typical range for yours.
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What the job involves
- Stripping out the old suite, tiles and flooring.
- First fix plumbing and electrics, then boarding, waterproofing and tiling.
- Fitting the new suite, flooring and extractor fan, then decorating.
What moves the price
- The suite and tiles you choose: the biggest single factor.
- Moving the toilet or waste pipes.
- Wet rooms and walk in showers, which need full waterproofing.
- Electrics in a bathroom, which are notifiable work.
- Who supplies the materials: you or the fitter.
Before you say yes
- A registered electrician for bathroom electrics.
- How the shower area will be waterproofed.
- Who removes the waste, and a registered waste carrier.
Questions people ask
How long does a bathroom refit take?
A straightforward refit usually takes one to two weeks. Moving pipes, a wet room or a lot of tiling adds time.
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General guidance from LocalWins, last checked October 2026. It is not legal advice or a planning decision, and every home is different: confirm anything important with your council or a qualified professional.