New bathroom cost by standard
Typical all-in cost for a standard family bathroom, supplied and fitted.
| Bathroom level | What you get | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Budget refresh | New suite, basic tiling, existing layout | £2,000 to £4,000 |
| Mid-range | Quality suite, full tiling, new shower and screen | £4,000 to £7,000 |
| Premium | Designer suite, full tiling, underfloor heating | £7,000 to £11,000 |
| Luxury / wet room | Bespoke fittings, wet room, natural stone tiling | £11,000 to £15,000+ |
Where the money goes
How a typical mid-range bathroom budget splits between the main elements.
| Element | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom suite | £400 to £2,500 | Toilet, basin and bath or shower tray |
| Shower and screen | £200 to £1,500 | Electric, mixer or digital shower |
| Tiling (supply and fit) | £500 to £2,500 | Depends on area and tile choice |
| Labour / fitting | £1,500 to £4,000 | Plumbing, tiling and installation |
| Flooring | £200 to £1,000 | Vinyl, tile or engineered board |
| Extras | £200 to £1,000 | Heated towel rail, lighting, extractor, taps |
What pushes the price up
The biggest cost drivers when replacing a bathroom:
- Moving the toilet, bath or shower, which means new plumbing and soil pipe work.
- Full-height tiling across all walls rather than splash areas only.
- Converting to a wet room, which needs tanking and a floor gradient.
- Underfloor heating and digital showers.
- Natural stone or large-format tiles that are slow to lay.
- Repairs to joists, plaster or waterproofing found once the old suite is removed.
How to save on a new bathroom
Ways to control the cost without a cheap-looking result:
- Keep the suite in the same position to avoid moving pipework.
- Tile splash areas fully but part-tile or paint the rest in good moisture-resistant paint.
- Choose a mid-range suite and spend on tiling and a good shower where it shows.
- Buy the suite and tiles yourself and pay the fitter for labour only.
- Get three itemised quotes and confirm what is included, especially tiling and making good.
Fold the bathroom into your refurb plan
Our refurbishment planner lets you set a bathroom figure alongside the kitchen, decorating and other jobs, then adds it to your total buying costs and reserve so the whole project is budgeted in one place.
Water damage hides behind the tiles
Old bathrooms often hide rot, leaks or failed waterproofing behind the suite and tiles. Keep 10 to 15% of the budget back for repairs that only appear once the room is stripped.