UK · Price guide
How Much Does a Bathroom Refit Cost in the UK?
Typical range
£4,500 — £10,000
A full bathroom refit with a new suite, tiles, plumbing and electrical work typically runs £4,500 to £10,000 in the UK. High-end fittings, wet rooms and moving pipework can push the total beyond that range.
What this estimate assumes
A complete refit of a standard UK bathroom in the existing layout, with a mid-range bath or shower, toilet, basin, taps and roughly 20m² of tiling.
London and South East labour can put a like-for-like job 20–30% above this UK range. Keeping pipework in place usually saves more than choosing cheaper taps.
Typical cost breakdown
- Removal and preparation
- £500–£1,000
- Suite, taps and furniture
- £1,200–£3,000
- Tiles and finishes
- £1,000–£2,500
- Plumbing, electrics and fitting
- £3,000–£5,000 — Usually the largest share where services need alteration.
Usually included
- Removal and disposal of the old suite
- Mid-range sanitaryware, taps and tiles
- Plumbing and standard electrical work
- Installation, tiling, sealing and basic making good
Usually costs extra
- Moving walls or changing the room footprint
- Structural repairs, major damp treatment or asbestos removal
- Premium stone, bespoke furniture or smart controls
- Underfloor heating and extensive redecorating
What affects the price
- Size of the bathroom and complexity of the layout
- Quality tier of the suite, taps, and tiles
- Whether pipework and electrics are being moved
- Regional labour rates — London and the South East are 20–30% higher
Red flags to watch for
- No itemised quote breaking out labour, materials, and fittings
- No mention of waste removal or making good
- No written schedule or completion date
Questions to ask your provider
- Can I see an itemised breakdown of labour vs materials?
- Who is responsible for ordering the suite and tiles?
- What is the payment schedule and how much is due upfront?
- How will you protect the rest of the house from dust and damage?
Frequently asked questions
How long does a full bathroom refit take?
Typically 7–14 working days for a standard bathroom, longer if walls are being moved.
Do I need planning permission?
No, not for a like-for-like refit. Only if you are extending or converting an outbuilding.
What should a bathroom quote include?
It should separate removal, sanitaryware, tiles, plumbing, electrics, labour, waste and VAT. It should also say who supplies each item and what making good is included.
How much deposit is reasonable?
A staged schedule is safer than paying most of the job upfront. A deposit may cover ordered materials, with later payments tied to visible milestones and final sign-off.
Sources and methodology
Reviewed 27 September 2026. Prices vary by specification, access, materials and local labour rates.
- Checkatrade bathroom renovation cost guide — UK installation ranges and common cost components.
- Homebuilding bathroom cost guide — Cost planning by specification and room type.