Pricing
What Affects the Cost of Your Bathroom Renovation?
Overview
At a glance
| Budget Friendly | Mid Range | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | $15k – $25k | $25k – $35k | $35k+ |
| Typical size | Usually under 3m² | Usually 3m² – 6m² | Usually over 6m² |
| Layout | Stays the same | Some changes | Full redesign |
| Best for | Rentals, investment properties, a simple refresh | Family homes, long-term value | A custom, high-end bathroom |
Budget Friendly
- Price guide
- $15k – $25k
- Typical size
- Usually under 3m²
- Layout
- Stays the same
- Best for
- Rentals, investment properties, a simple refresh
Mid Range
- Price guide
- $25k – $35k
- Typical size
- Usually 3m² – 6m²
- Layout
- Some changes
- Best for
- Family homes, long-term value
Luxury
- Price guide
- $35k+
- Typical size
- Usually over 6m²
- Layout
- Full redesign
- Best for
- A custom, high-end bathroom
Room size is a guide, not a rule. A small ensuite can still have luxury finishes, and a large bathroom can be done on a budget. Your final price depends on both the size of the room and the finishes you choose.
Part 1
Your existing bathroom
Before we design anything, we look at what's already there. These factors set the starting cost.
| Factor | Budget Friendly | Mid Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room sizeMore space means more tiles, more waterproofing and more labour. | Usually under 3m² | Usually 3m² – 6m² | Usually over 6m² |
| Room shapeSquare rooms are faster to tile. Angles, nooks and sloped ceilings need extra cutting. | Standard rectangle (e.g. 1.8 x 1m, 2 x 1m, 2.5 x 1.2m) | Standard or slightly irregular | Any shape |
| Fixtures being removedEach item removed takes time to disconnect and dispose of. | Shower and small basin only | Shower, basin, toilet, possibly a bath | Multiple fixtures, bath, double vanity |
| How much is currently tiledRemoving old tiles is slow, heavy work, and more tiles means more rubbish removal. | Partly tiled walls | Partly or fully tiled | Fully tiled, floor to ceiling |
| Wall typePlasterboard is quicker to work with. Solid brick takes longer to cut into for new pipes. | Usually plasterboard | Plasterboard or brick | Plasterboard or brick |
| Type of homeApartments add strata rules, lift bookings and limited work hours. Upstairs bathrooms mean carrying everything up and down. | Single-storey house | House, unit or apartment | House, apartment or double-storey townhouse |
Budget Friendly
- Room sizeMore space means more tiles, more waterproofing and more labour.
- Usually under 3m²
- Room shapeSquare rooms are faster to tile. Angles, nooks and sloped ceilings need extra cutting.
- Standard rectangle (e.g. 1.8 x 1m, 2 x 1m, 2.5 x 1.2m)
- Fixtures being removedEach item removed takes time to disconnect and dispose of.
- Shower and small basin only
- How much is currently tiledRemoving old tiles is slow, heavy work, and more tiles means more rubbish removal.
- Partly tiled walls
- Wall typePlasterboard is quicker to work with. Solid brick takes longer to cut into for new pipes.
- Usually plasterboard
- Type of homeApartments add strata rules, lift bookings and limited work hours. Upstairs bathrooms mean carrying everything up and down.
- Single-storey house
Mid Range
- Room sizeMore space means more tiles, more waterproofing and more labour.
- Usually 3m² – 6m²
- Room shapeSquare rooms are faster to tile. Angles, nooks and sloped ceilings need extra cutting.
- Standard or slightly irregular
- Fixtures being removedEach item removed takes time to disconnect and dispose of.
- Shower, basin, toilet, possibly a bath
- How much is currently tiledRemoving old tiles is slow, heavy work, and more tiles means more rubbish removal.
- Partly or fully tiled
- Wall typePlasterboard is quicker to work with. Solid brick takes longer to cut into for new pipes.
- Plasterboard or brick
- Type of homeApartments add strata rules, lift bookings and limited work hours. Upstairs bathrooms mean carrying everything up and down.
- House, unit or apartment
Luxury
- Room sizeMore space means more tiles, more waterproofing and more labour.
- Usually over 6m²
- Room shapeSquare rooms are faster to tile. Angles, nooks and sloped ceilings need extra cutting.
- Any shape
- Fixtures being removedEach item removed takes time to disconnect and dispose of.
- Multiple fixtures, bath, double vanity
- How much is currently tiledRemoving old tiles is slow, heavy work, and more tiles means more rubbish removal.
- Fully tiled, floor to ceiling
- Wall typePlasterboard is quicker to work with. Solid brick takes longer to cut into for new pipes.
- Plasterboard or brick
- Type of homeApartments add strata rules, lift bookings and limited work hours. Upstairs bathrooms mean carrying everything up and down.
- House, apartment or double-storey townhouse
Part 2
What you choose
These are the decisions that make the biggest difference between packages.
| Factor | Budget Friendly | Mid Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount of new tilingMore tiled area means more materials and labour. | Minimal: floor and wet areas only | Larger areas or a feature wall | Floor to ceiling throughout |
| Tile size and typeSmall mosaics and large heavy tiles take longer to lay than standard sizes. | Standard 300x600mm or 600x600mm | Wider range, including mosaics and feature tiles | Large-format, natural stone-look or designer tiles |
| Tile patternPatterns need more cuts and careful setting out. | Simple straight lay | Brick, stacked or diamond pattern | Herringbone and other detailed patterns |
| Tile edgesMitred edges (corners cut at 45° for a seamless finish) take far longer than fitting a trim. | Standard trims, no mitre cuts | Some mitred corners | Mitred edges throughout |
| LayoutMoving the toilet, shower or basin means moving pipes and drains. | No change | Some changes (e.g. bath replaced with a larger shower) | Full redesign around how you live |
| Shower baseA level, step-free shower needs the floor lowered and extra waterproofing. | Step-up shower base | Step-up base (level entry optional) | Level, step-free entry |
| Shower screenFrameless glass is thicker and custom-measured. | Fully framed screen | Semi-frameless screen | Frameless panels, walk-in shower, custom glass |
| Shower setupExtra shower heads need more plumbing inside the wall. | Standard shower head | Shower and rail combo | Rain shower, dual shower heads |
| Shower niche (built-in shelf)It has to be framed, waterproofed and tiled. | None | One niche | Custom niches |
| Vanity and storageWall-hung and custom units need wall reinforcement and more fitting time. | Floor-standing vanity | Wall-hung vanity with stone-look top | Custom cabinetry with stone benchtop, recessed shaving cabinet |
| ToiletWall-hung toilets need a hidden cistern built into the wall. | Existing or standard toilet | New toilet suite | Wall-hung toilet with in-wall cistern |
| Tapware and fittingsPremium brands and special finishes cost more to buy. | Standard taps, towel rail and fittings | Better-quality ranges | Premium brands in brushed brass, gunmetal and similar finishes |
| ElectricalNew wiring needs a licensed electrician. | None | New exhaust fan and ceiling light | Heated towel rail, underfloor heating, LED mirror, feature lighting |
| DrainageHidden drains need tile cut precisely into the grate. | Standard floor waste | Standard or strip drain | Hidden tile-insert drains |
| Painting | None | Ceiling | Full room |
| Bath | None | Optional | Freestanding bath |
Budget Friendly
- Amount of new tilingMore tiled area means more materials and labour.
- Minimal: floor and wet areas only
- Tile size and typeSmall mosaics and large heavy tiles take longer to lay than standard sizes.
- Standard 300x600mm or 600x600mm
- Tile patternPatterns need more cuts and careful setting out.
- Simple straight lay
- Tile edgesMitred edges (corners cut at 45° for a seamless finish) take far longer than fitting a trim.
- Standard trims, no mitre cuts
- LayoutMoving the toilet, shower or basin means moving pipes and drains.
- No change
- Shower baseA level, step-free shower needs the floor lowered and extra waterproofing.
- Step-up shower base
- Shower screenFrameless glass is thicker and custom-measured.
- Fully framed screen
- Shower setupExtra shower heads need more plumbing inside the wall.
- Standard shower head
- Shower niche (built-in shelf)It has to be framed, waterproofed and tiled.
- None
- Vanity and storageWall-hung and custom units need wall reinforcement and more fitting time.
- Floor-standing vanity
- ToiletWall-hung toilets need a hidden cistern built into the wall.
- Existing or standard toilet
- Tapware and fittingsPremium brands and special finishes cost more to buy.
- Standard taps, towel rail and fittings
- ElectricalNew wiring needs a licensed electrician.
- None
- DrainageHidden drains need tile cut precisely into the grate.
- Standard floor waste
- Painting
- None
- Bath
- None
Mid Range
- Amount of new tilingMore tiled area means more materials and labour.
- Larger areas or a feature wall
- Tile size and typeSmall mosaics and large heavy tiles take longer to lay than standard sizes.
- Wider range, including mosaics and feature tiles
- Tile patternPatterns need more cuts and careful setting out.
- Brick, stacked or diamond pattern
- Tile edgesMitred edges (corners cut at 45° for a seamless finish) take far longer than fitting a trim.
- Some mitred corners
- LayoutMoving the toilet, shower or basin means moving pipes and drains.
- Some changes (e.g. bath replaced with a larger shower)
- Shower baseA level, step-free shower needs the floor lowered and extra waterproofing.
- Step-up base (level entry optional)
- Shower screenFrameless glass is thicker and custom-measured.
- Semi-frameless screen
- Shower setupExtra shower heads need more plumbing inside the wall.
- Shower and rail combo
- Shower niche (built-in shelf)It has to be framed, waterproofed and tiled.
- One niche
- Vanity and storageWall-hung and custom units need wall reinforcement and more fitting time.
- Wall-hung vanity with stone-look top
- ToiletWall-hung toilets need a hidden cistern built into the wall.
- New toilet suite
- Tapware and fittingsPremium brands and special finishes cost more to buy.
- Better-quality ranges
- ElectricalNew wiring needs a licensed electrician.
- New exhaust fan and ceiling light
- DrainageHidden drains need tile cut precisely into the grate.
- Standard or strip drain
- Painting
- Ceiling
- Bath
- Optional
Luxury
- Amount of new tilingMore tiled area means more materials and labour.
- Floor to ceiling throughout
- Tile size and typeSmall mosaics and large heavy tiles take longer to lay than standard sizes.
- Large-format, natural stone-look or designer tiles
- Tile patternPatterns need more cuts and careful setting out.
- Herringbone and other detailed patterns
- Tile edgesMitred edges (corners cut at 45° for a seamless finish) take far longer than fitting a trim.
- Mitred edges throughout
- LayoutMoving the toilet, shower or basin means moving pipes and drains.
- Full redesign around how you live
- Shower baseA level, step-free shower needs the floor lowered and extra waterproofing.
- Level, step-free entry
- Shower screenFrameless glass is thicker and custom-measured.
- Frameless panels, walk-in shower, custom glass
- Shower setupExtra shower heads need more plumbing inside the wall.
- Rain shower, dual shower heads
- Shower niche (built-in shelf)It has to be framed, waterproofed and tiled.
- Custom niches
- Vanity and storageWall-hung and custom units need wall reinforcement and more fitting time.
- Custom cabinetry with stone benchtop, recessed shaving cabinet
- ToiletWall-hung toilets need a hidden cistern built into the wall.
- Wall-hung toilet with in-wall cistern
- Tapware and fittingsPremium brands and special finishes cost more to buy.
- Premium brands in brushed brass, gunmetal and similar finishes
- ElectricalNew wiring needs a licensed electrician.
- Heated towel rail, underfloor heating, LED mirror, feature lighting
- DrainageHidden drains need tile cut precisely into the grate.
- Hidden tile-insert drains
- Painting
- Full room
- Bath
- Freestanding bath
Part 3
Extra costs that can apply to any package
We can't always see these until we inspect the bathroom or start demolition. They are quoted separately, on top of your package price, and we'll always talk to you before any extra work begins.
Factor
Why it adds cost
Asbestos
Common in homes built before 1990. It must be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist, as required by law.
Water damage
Leaks can rot floor joists, timber frames or the subfloor (especially in homes on stumps or joists). These must be repaired before new waterproofing goes down.
Old plumbing
Old galvanised or damaged pipes may need replacing to protect your new bathroom.
Every package
What's included in every package
- Waterproofing to Australian Standards
- Licensed plumbing
- Licensed electrician
- Proper wall and floor preparation
- Full project management, from demolition to final clean
- 7 years workmanship warranty
The price difference is in the finishes and the amount of change. It is never in the quality of the work you can't see.
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