Independent UK planning guide
Full bathroom renovation costs in the UK
Strip out and replace a complete bathroom, including coordinated plumbing, tiling, electrics and finishing.
Get site-specific quotesTypical UK range
£5,000–£12,000
Straightforward jobs
From £2,500
Typical site time
1–3 weeks
Build the allowance
How to read this price
Starting allowance
For a straightforward, accessible job with a standard specification.
From £2,500
Typical UK project
An early planning range before a tradesperson inspects the property.
£5,000–£12,000
Likely programme
Site time varies with preparation, sequencing, approvals and drying periods.
1–3 weeks
These figures are early UK planning allowances. They are not a substitute for an itemised quotation after inspection.
Control the variables
What can change the quote?
Pipe and soil-stack alterations
Tiling area and tile format
Waterproofing and subfloor condition
Sanitaryware and brassware specification
Before accepting a quote
Ask for these details in writing
- ✓Labour, materials and VAT
- ✓Preparation and protection
- ✓Access equipment and waste
- ✓Named provisional allowances
- ✓Testing and certification
- ✓Programme and payment stages
- ✓Making good and decoration
- ✓Warranty and snagging process