A rough guide, not a price list
Every bathroom is different, so we do not publish a price list. The bands below are a rough guide for planning in 2026, based on a room in a Penrith City home taken back to the frame or slab and rebuilt, with demolition, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tiling, fit-off and rubbish removal included. They are not quotes.
| Tier | What it usually looks like | As a rough guide |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh or small room | Powder room, separate toilet, or a sound bathroom refreshed without a strip-out | Under $15,000 |
| Standard full renovation | Ensuite, small or main bathroom, layout kept, good mid-range finishes | $15,000 to $35,000 |
| Larger or complex job | Main bathroom and ensuite together, layout changes, asbestos or floor repairs, premium finishes | $35,000 and up |
Laundries usually sit in the first two tiers, depending on whether the tiles stay or the room is fully rebuilt.
What moves the price
Size and layout. More floor and wall means more tile, more membrane and more labour. Keeping the shower, toilet and vanity where they are is the biggest single saving.
Finishes. Tiles, tapware, vanity, screen and bath can double between a sensible mid-range choice and a premium one. This is where you have the most control.
Tile format and height. Large tiles on a straight lay are quicker to lay than herringbone, mosaic or small subway. Tiling to the ceiling uses more tile and labour than stopping partway.
Moving a waste on a slab. Cutting and re-pouring concrete adds real cost.
Asbestos in a pre-1990 home. Testing first, then licensed removal if needed, priced separately.
Timber floor repairs. Older cottages, split-levels and upstairs bathrooms may need floor stiffening or new joists.
Combining rooms. Removing the wall between a separate toilet and bathroom adds framing, plastering and tiling.
Strata and access. Owners corporation approval, restricted hours, common-area protection and stairs all add time.
Long-lead items. Imported tiles or custom vanities that delay the program.
Where to save, and where not to
Save on the things you can change later: tile price, tapware finish, mirror and accessories, and a built-in bath rather than a freestanding one. Doing two rooms together also spreads the set-up across both.
Do not save on the layer you never see again: whole-floor and shower waterproofing with a certificate, correct falls to the waste, quality mixer cartridges, a ducted exhaust fan and a moisture-resistant vanity carcass. That is where cheap quotes cut, and it decides whether the room lasts.
Partial upgrades
Not every bathroom needs a strip-out. A sound, newer bathroom that is simply dated can often be refreshed with a new vanity, tapware, screen, mirror, lighting, regrouting and resealing for much less than a full renovation. We say so when that is the better option.
Comparing quotes
When two quotes are far apart, check that both include:
- Asbestos testing for a pre-1990 home
- Whole-floor waterproofing and a certificate
- Tiles to a stated height and a stated tile allowance
- A ducted exhaust fan
- Rubbish removal and skip
- Named fittings
- A program in working days
- How variations are priced
Deposits
In NSW, the deposit on residential building work is capped at 10 per cent of the contract price. For work above the statutory threshold, home building compensation cover must be in place before a deposit is requested. Progress payments should follow completed stages.
Renovation work is carried out in partnership with Coastal Renovation Group, a licensed NSW builder; licence and insurance details are provided on request.
Every job is different — get a proper quote
The bands above are only a starting point. Two bathrooms of the same size can be priced very differently once the floor, the plumbing, the era of the home and your selections are known. A proper on-site quote is the only way to get a customised price for your bathroom.
A free measure confirms the room size, the floor, whether asbestos testing is needed and which finishes suit your brief. A fixed, written, itemised quote follows. See renovation steps or the FAQ for what happens next.
Call 02 4703 9332 or book your free measure and quote.
Questions people ask before they commit
What is the cheapest way to renovate a bathroom properly?
Keep the plumbing positions, choose a straight-laid mid-range porcelain, a ceramic-top vanity and chrome tapware, and do not cut waterproofing or ventilation. That combination gives a durable, modern room at the lower end of the price range.
Why do some quotes come in thousands lower?
Usually because something is missing: waterproofing only in the shower, tiles stopping at two metres, no ducted exhaust fan, rubbish removal extra, or cheap fittings. Compare quotes line by line, not by the total.
How much does asbestos add?
Testing is a small cost compared with the job. If asbestos is found in a pre-1990 bathroom, licensed removal is priced separately and depends on the quantity and type of material. It is confirmed at the measure, before you sign anything.
What deposit can a builder ask for?
In NSW the deposit on residential building work is capped at 10 per cent of the contract price. For work above the statutory threshold, home building compensation cover must be in place before a deposit is requested.
Is it cheaper to renovate two bathrooms at once?
Per room, yes, because set-up, trade visits, skip and waterproofing attendance are shared. Doing a main bathroom and ensuite together usually costs less overall than doing them separately a year apart.