How much does a bathroom renovation cost?
Published figures for a mid range bathroom cluster around £4,500 to £9,000, with basic suite swaps from £1,500 and premium rooms reaching £10,000 to £20,000. One major publisher's fully loaded average is far higher at £12,000 to £16,000, mostly because it includes VAT, a full strip out and every trade involved.
£4,500–£9,000 for a mid range refit, more with a full strip out
The published figures
Every figure below is a published guide figure, shown as its publisher printed it and linked to the source. Retrieved on 17 July 2026.
| What | Published figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard bathroom installation | £4,500–£9,000 | Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Premium bathroom | £10,000–£20,000 or more | Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) | |
| Typical renovation | £4,500–£7,000 | basic jobs from £1,500 | MyBuilder price guide (opens in new tab) |
| Full renovation, all trades | £12,000–£16,000 | VAT inclusive, including strip out, plumbing, tiling, painting and electrics | Rated People cost guide (opens in new tab) |
| Small 2m by 2m bathroom, full renovation | £12,100 | VAT inclusive total; £8,150 labour only | Rated People cost guide (opens in new tab) |
| Removing the old suite | £750–£900 | Rated People cost guide (opens in new tab) |
What moves the price
- Whether the layout changes and plumbing is rerouted
- Room size
- Fixture and material quality tier
- Full strip out versus a partial refit
- Whether the quote includes VAT and all trades
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Guide figures set expectations; only quotes set your price. Compare local businesses on their public evidence:
Sources
- Checkatrade cost guide (opens in new tab) (directory site, published 2026)
- Rated People cost guide (opens in new tab) (directory site, published 2026)
- MyBuilder price guide (opens in new tab) (directory site, published 2026)
Figures retrieved from the named sources above on 17 July 2026. Prices change; always confirm with quotes.
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