How Much Does A New Bathroom Cost? (Updated for 2023)

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Without an understanding of average costings, choosing your new bathroom can become a daunting task. Especially if you're trying to stick to a budget.

Our bathroom experts and local bathroom fitters have researched and created this comprehensive bathroom price guide, with updated costs and estimates for 2023. This guide will help you to understand what you can expect to pay for each bathroom product for your new bathroom, in the UK.

What Is The Average Cost Of A New Bathroom?

In the UK, the average cost of a new bathroom is around £6,500. Of course, this is only an estimate and many factors can influence your final bathroom cost. (For example: the size of your bathroom and if you're thinking of re-plumbing). 

Bathroom Type	Cost*
Budget Bathroom Upgrades	£500 - £1,500
Small Bathroom Renovation	£2,000 - £4,000
Medium Bathroom Renovation	£4,500 - £6,000
Large Bathroom Renovation	£6,500 - £10,000

*On average.

Budget Bathroom Costs

We understand that it's never been more important to keep costs down. But, don't be disheartened if you only have a limited budget to work with - you too can transform your old bathroom into a spectacular space!

For the ultimate budget-friendly bathroom update, consider upgrading items that are already showing general wear and tear, such as commonly used fittings and fixtures. Swapping old taps for a modern design is an effortless way to freshen up an otherwise outdated bathroom. Upgrading worn fixtures and fittings can help to emphasise the overall impact you can make to your bathroom, without having to do much! Simple updates such as this could only cost around £200 - £500!

If you're looking for a bigger update to your bathroom, why not replace your old bathroom suite? You might think this would be costly, but you can still save some money by purchasing an all-in-one bathroom suite (usually including a new toilet and basin).

Small Bathroom Costs

If you have a small bathroom, then you're in luck! It's usually cheaper and often takes less time to complete a small bathroom. Makes sense, right? While the cost of bathroom furniture may only be a little cheaper for smaller versions, labour costs will be the main contributing factor in reducing the overall price for a small bathroom.

For a small bathroom, you can expect to pay on average £2,000 - £4,000 for a full renovation and high-quality bathroom products.

Medium Bathroom Costs

For a medium sized bathroom, the average cost is £4,500 - £6,000 for a full renovation and high-quality bathroom products.

Large Bathroom Costs

Larger bathrooms tend to include more furniture: a common addition would be to have both a walk-in shower and separate bathtub. This is all down to personal preference, but also helps to fill the space. Nevertheless, increasing the amount of furniture will inevitably raise the cost of a large bathroom.

Another aspect to consider would also be the cost of bathroom tiles. With more floor and wall space to cover, the cost of the tiles themselves, combined with additional time to complete and labour charges, can significantly increase the overall price for a large bathroom. You could reduce this cost by choosing a less expensive tile, like porcelain, rather than something like marble.

For a larger sized bathroom, the average cost is £6,500 - £10,000 for a full renovation and high-quality bathroom products.

 

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Cost Of Bathroom Products

Your budget will ultimately determine the scale of your new bathroom renovation. With the average UK bathroom costing around £6,500, we've delved deeper and outlined the average cost per bathroom item. This includes fixtures and fittings, ceramics and sanitaryware and much more. With this, you will be able to better allocate your budget to specific areas you wish to update in your bathroom, resulting in a much clearer and approachable budget as a result.

How Much Do Bathroom Taps Cost?

Bathroom taps have possibly the most diverse range of choice out of all bathroom fixtures, from small basin taps to large freestanding bath fillers, all with various styles and colours. For standard basin taps, expect to pay around £30 - £80. Additional and modern features, such as mixer taps, thermostatic taps and special colour finishes can cost a little more. Standard bath taps can cost between £100 - £250.

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the most popular tap options, so you can see the average cost for each type of bathroom tap.

Cost of a new basin mixer tap

• Average Price: £80
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of new basin pillar taps

• Average Price: £125
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new wall-mounted basin tap

• Average Price: £250
• Average Job Time: 1-3 Hours

Cost of a new bath mixer tap

• Average Price: £150
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of new bath pillar taps

• Average Price: £250
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new bath & shower mixer tap

• Average Price: £250
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new freestanding bath tap

• Average Price: £850
• Average Job Time: 1-3 Hours

 

How Much Does A Toilet Cost?

UK bathrooms are most commonly fitted with a standard close-coupled toilet. Replacing this with a modern close-coupled design is the easiest toilet upgrade to make, costing around £200. If you're looking for something a little different, then there are also wall-hung toilet options which will cost a bit more. However, if your bathroom isn't already designed with your desired toilet style, extra plumbing works may be required and can increase your total cost.

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the most popular toilet options, so you can see the average cost for each type of toilet.

Cost of a new close-coupled toilet

• Average Price: £250
• Average Job Time: 2-3 Hours

Cost of a new back-to-wall toilet

• Average Price: £300
• Average Job Time: 2-3 Hours

Cost of a new wall-hung toilet

• Average Price: £350
• Average Job Time: 2-3 Hours

Cost of a new bidet toilet

• Average Price: £200
• Average Job Time: 2-5 Hours

 

How Much Does A Bathroom Sink Cost?

You'll most likely find a standard pedestal basin in a UK bathroom, even in new builds, as these are easily fitted and can be relatively inexpensive - approximately costing between £80 - £170. For smaller bathrooms, opting for a wall-mounted basin is becoming a popular choice. This creates the illusion of a larger bathroom by increasing the visible floor space.

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the most popular basin and bathroom sink options, so you can see the average cost for each type of bathroom sink.

Cost of a new pedestal sink

• Average Price: £150
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new wall-hung sink

• Average Price: £150
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new countertop sink

• Average Price: £180
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new cloakroom sink

• Average Price: £100
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

 

How Much Does A Bathroom Vanity Unit Cost?

Nowadays, bathroom renovations seem to be moving away from the standard pedestal basin design in favour of the more expressive basin vanity unit. Although these tend to be more expensive, costing around £200 - £500, bathroom vanity units allow for a more personalised design thanks to their range of styles to suit both modern and traditional spaces, as well as their various sizes and colours. But, most importantly, bathroom vanity units help to increase valuable storage space, which many seem as well-worth the added expense.

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the popular bathroom vanity unit options, so you can see the average cost for each type of vanity unit.

Cost of a new floor standing vanity unit

• Average Price: £400
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new wall-hung vanity unit

• Average Price: £450
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

 

How Much Does A Bath Cost?

Standard baths found in UK bathrooms are typically single-ended baths. These tend to be the cheapest baths, costing around £200 - £400, as they usually only require a single side and end panel due to them being fitted in the corner of the bathroom, against the longest wall. For those looking for a less conventional bath, a freestanding bath can portray a sense of luxury and as a result, can come with a higher price tag.

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the most popular bath options, so you can see the average cost for each type of bath.

Cost of a new standard bath

• Average Price: £350
• Average Job Time: 3-5 Hours

Cost of a new shower bath

• Average Price: £400
• Average Job Time: 3-5 Hours

Cost of a new freestanding bath

• Average Price: £1200
• Average Job Time: 2-3 Hours

 

How Much Does A Shower Cost?

A popular choice for many bathroom renovations is the inclusion of a mixer shower, now a common sight in most UK bathrooms. Providing many quality-of-life improvements, such as thermostatic control, water-saving features and more, a mixer shower could cost around £250 - £450. Other shower options, like an electric shower system are also available. Electric showers can be more expensive, but thanks to only heating the water you actually use, they are much more energy-efficient and economical than other showers, saving money on your bills in the long-run.

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the most popular shower options, so you can see the average cost for each type of shower.

Cost of a new mixer shower

• Average Price: £350
• Average Job Time: 2-8 Hours

Cost of a new electric shower

• Average Price: £315
• Average Job Time: 2-8 Hours

Cost of a new slider rail shower

• Average Price: £120
• Average Job Time: 2-8 Hours

Cost of a new overhead & rail shower

• Average Price: £350
• Average Job Time: 2-8 Hours

Cost of a new shower head

• Average Price: £170
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new shower handset

• Average Price: £50
• Average Job Time: 1 Hour

 

How Much Does A Shower Enclosure Cost?

The size of your bathroom, as well as personal preference, may result in your bathroom including a shower. As such, you will also need to contain the water coming from the showerhead, so it doesn't go all over the bathroom.

Bath screens are used for over-the-bath showers and are the cheapest type of shower enclosure, as they usually consist of a single glass panel, or two. Bath screens can cost around £50 - £250. If you have a walk-in shower, then you will need a much larger shower enclosure, usually consisting of at least two or more high glass panels, one or more of which acting as a door. Shower enclosures come in all shapes and sizes, depending on your bathroom and shower tray size, typically costing about £300 - £550.

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the most popular shower enclosures, so you can see the average cost for each type of shower screen.

Cost of a new shower enclosure

• Average Price: £450
• Average Job Time: 3-5 Hours

Cost of a new bath / shower screen

• Average Price: £200
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

 

How Much Does A Shower Tray Cost?

Similarly to shower enclosures, the type of shower tray is almost entirely dependant on your available bathroom space. Standard bathrooms typically have a square or rectangle shower tray, allowing it to easily fit in the corner of the bathroom, costing around £60 - £200. For more compact spaces, a quadrant shower tray might be required to save on the used floor space.

Cost of a new square shower tray

• Average Price: £150
• Average Job Time: 2-3 Hours

Cost of a new rectangle shower tray

• Average Price: £200
• Average Job Time: 2-3 Hours

Cost of a new quadrant shower tray

• Average Price: £250
• Average Job Time: 2-3 Hours

 

How Much Does A Bathroom Mirror Cost?

Bathroom mirrors can be an easy way of adding some style to your bathroom. The average standard bathroom mirror costs around £50 - £150. There are also bathroom mirrors with additional features, such as LED lighting, cabinetry for additional storage and Bluetooth connectivity available at a higher cost.

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the most popular bathroom mirrors, so you can see the average cost for each type of mirror.

Cost of a new standard bathroom mirror

• Average Price: £100
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new LED bathroom mirror

• Average Price: £300
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

Cost of a new bathroom mirror cabinet

• Average Price: £250
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Hours

 

How Much Do Bathroom Radiators Cost?

Whatever your bathroom, large or small, modern or traditional, you'll need to be able to keep it warm during the UK's cold winters, or even just to make your bath towel warm and cosy. Commonly seen in newer bathroom renovations, heated towel rails provide a functional and stylish approach, costing around £250 - £400. But, you can always stick with a standard column radiator!

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the most popular bathroom radiators, so you can see the average cost for each type of heater.

Cost of a new heated towel rail

• Average Price: £270
• Average Job Time: 2-4 Hours

Cost of a new column radiator

• Average Price: £550
• Average Job Time: 2-4 Hours

 

How Much Do Bathroom Tiles Cost?

Nothing truly compares to the luxurious aesthetic of bathroom tiles. Perfect for both bathroom walls and floors for bathrooms of any style. Bathroom tiles are typically priced per square metre, costing around £20 per m².

Here, we've chosen to break-down some of the different types of bathroom tiles, so you can see the average cost for each.

Cost of new floor tiles

• Average Price: £20 per m²
• Average Job Time: 1-5 Days

Cost of new vinyl flooring

• Average Price: £26 per m²
• Average Job Time: 1-5 Days

Cost of new wall tiles

• Average Price: £20 per m²
• Average Job Time: 1-5 Days

 

How Much Does Bathroom Underfloor Heating Cost?

A less common inclusion within UK bathrooms, underfloor heating is a luxurious addition and may be costly to buy and install, depending on your bathroom size. Yet, underfloor heating may be a better option in the long-run. It requires less energy and heats at lower temperatures than traditional radiators - reducing carbon emissions, produces an even distribution of heat and reduces the chance of mould or damp from forming. 

Cost of new underfloor heating

• Average Price: £270
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Days

 

How Much Does Bathroom Lighting Cost?

An aspect of the bathroom you may not have thought about changing is the lighting. Bathroom lights are different to others found in the home, as they require a higher level of protection for electrical components against water and steam. It's recommend that bathroom lighting should be at least IP44 rated to be used safely. This added protection can result in bathroom lighting being rather expensive, especially if you're thinking of re-wiring and re-positioning your current lights.

Cost of new bathroom lights

• Average Price: £160
• Average Job Time: 1-3 Hours

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Bathroom Labour Costs

With advice from local bathroom plumbers and fitters, we've also compiled a range of need-to-know average labour costs for you to factor in to your overall bathroom renovation budget.

How Much Does A Bathroom Fitter Cost?

The total cost of hiring a bathroom fitter is dependant on a variety of things. The most common affecting factor is the size of your bathroom. The smaller your bathroom is, the less time is needed to complete it and the less time you will need to pay for your bathroom fitter.

Another factor is the location. In more rural locations, bathroom fitter rates may be higher as there's not much business competition. However, in larger towns and cities, the average rate may decrease as there are more bathroom fitters competing for jobs.  

• Average Price (Per Day/Per Fitter): £150 - £250

How To Find A Bathroom Fitter Near You

The best way to find a local and reliable bathroom fitter is by word of mouth. Ask friends and family who did their bathrooms and what they thought of them. This way, you're able to get an honest review and are more able to see their work in person. 

Another great way of finding local tradespeople in your area is to use online sites such as: checkatrade.com and mybuilder.com to view vetted professionals.

 

How Much Does It Cost To Plaster A Bathroom?

As you can already see, a running theme with labour costs is that the size of your bathroom significantly impacts the amount of work required, impacting the final cost. The availability and price of materials also influences this cost. 

• Average Price: £250-£500
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Days

 

How Much Does It Cost To Paint A Bathroom?

It's advisable to consider in which circumstances you need to hire a professional bathroom labourer, and which you can give it a go yourself. There's nothing wrong with a bit of DIY, especially for simple tasks like painting. You could end up saving a few hundred pounds! 

• Average Price: £400
• Average Job Time: 1-2 Days

 

How Much Does It Cost To Install Tiles and Flooring In A Bathroom?

Unlike painting, installing bathroom tiles or flooring is an area where an experienced professional will result a much better finish than doing it yourself. It's up to you if you'd rather spend that little bit extra for a more professional finish.

• Average Price: £850 - £950
• Average Job Time: 2-5 Days

 

Things To Consider For A Bathroom Renovation

• Pre-Plan Your Layout
• Research Products & Prices
• Assess Your Budget
• Consider Additional Costs (Tradespeople)
  
  

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FAQ

How Much Does It Cost To Remove An Old Bathroom?

If you can, tidy any debris and rubble as frequently as possible, bit by bit, rather than leaving it until the end. By tidying gradually, you can make small trips to your local tip to get rid of the rubble without needing to hire a skip, which also takes up space. If you're completely renovating a larger bathroom, a skip may still be necessary (at an additional cost) to remove excess rubble safely.

• Average Price: £200

 

How Long Does It Take To Install A New Bathroom?

The time it will take for your new bathroom to be completed depends on the complexity and amount of work required. We'd suggest that standard bathroom usually takes around 7-14 days. However, if you're only updating existing fixtures and fittings, then it could take just a couple of days. If you're aiming for a larger, more luxurious bathroom renovation then it may take a bit longer.

 

When Is The Best Time To Renovate A Bathroom?

Before you begin your bathroom renovation, make sure you're prepared. Know what you want the final design to look like, how much it's going to cost and how long it could take. If your renovation leaves you without a toilet and/or shower while work is ongoing, ask friends, family or even neighbours if they'd mind you using theirs.

While Spring and Summer seem like the best times to begin your bathroom renovation, first consider the availability of tradespeople and products. For many tradespeople and suppliers, this will be their busiest time of year. Plan ahead and order your bathroom products well in advance to ensure everything arrives in time. Then, after the products have arrived, begin booking tradespeople.

 

How To Reduce Bathroom Fitting Costs

Why not save money and Do-It-Yourself? Anything you can do without having to hire tradespeople will significantly reduce the total costs, even if it's something you've never done before, there are lots of YouTube videos and tutorials out there!

 

Why Do Bathroom Installation Costs Vary?

While the cost of bathroom product categories (bathroom taps, toilets, baths etc) are similar throughout the UK, allowing us to provide the most accurate average price that we can, the main reason bathroom installation prices vary is down to the amount of work required. Of course, this makes sense as a smaller bathroom renovation isn't going to cost as much as a larger one.

Labour costs for tiling, plastering and painting will all depend on your bathrooms size, this in turn affects the time needed to complete the project as well as the materials and tools required by the labourer.

Another factor to consider is location. Labour prices might be lower in certain urban areas, due to a higher number of tradespeople competing with each other for jobs. However, in big cities such as London, prices are typically higher as a result of higher wages allowing for more disposable income. If you live in a remote location or small village, you can also expect to may a bit more than average due to the lack of tradespeople competing for jobs.

We have collated this information and concluded these average bathroom costs after researching a variety of sources, including: pricing from a selection of our bathroom brands, our in-house expert knowledge of this sector and local bathroom plumbers and fitters in order to provide the most accurate and up-to-date average cost of a new bathroom in the United Kingdom (as of November 2022) with consideration and accounting for price estimates throughout 2023.

 

Should I Invest In A New Bathroom?

Most homeowners decide to renovate their bathroom after their old one becomes outdated. Designs and trends inevitably change over time, but did you know that by modernising your bathroom you could also be adding more value to your home? 

 

How Much Does It Cost To Design A Bathroom?

Many local bathroom showrooms now offer a design service. We're no different! If you need help designing your new bathroom, we offer a FREE^ 3D Bathroom Design service to help you to visualise the final outcome, with accurate measurements and scale.

To find out more, contact us at info@unbeatablebathrooms.co.uk.

^Free, once the full bathroom is purchased with us. A deposit is required and refunded once purchase is complete. 

 

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