By Emily Rivers
Last updated 14th June 2024

Your bathroom should be a relaxing place for you to wind down in after a stressful day. However, you’ll also want it to be functional, for those mornings when you’re running late and need to get ready quickly. So if your bathroom is looking tired, it’s probably time for an upgrade. But how much will it cost?

A new bathroom costs around £5,000 on average, but you could pay much less or much more. A new upgraded bathroom could add 5% value onto your home if the work is completed correctly.
If your bathroom is small and you’re only looking for a budget bathroom, you could spend between £1,000 and £3,000. But if you have a large bathroom and want something with a luxury feel, it could cost £10,000 or more.

Cost to fit a new bathroom in the UK

New bathroom supply costs

There are plenty of costs to think about when you’re considering a new bathroom. The size of your bathroom, the type of suite you want and the brand will all have an impact on the cost.

New toilet costs

New toilet cost in th UK
Brand Average cost
Armitage Shanks £170
Ideal Standard £150
Roca £200
Unbranded £100

New bath costs

The type and size of bath you need will have an impact on the cost. For example, freestanding baths could set you back £300 or more, while a standard bath could cost as little as £100.

New bath cost in the UK
Brand Average cost
Armitage Shanks £170
Ideal Standard £200
Roca £250
Unbranded £150

New bathroom sink costs

What kind of bathroom basin would you like? The most popular type is a pedestal basin, which usually start at around £40 for an unbranded model, while vanity units may start at around £90. 

New bathroom sink cost in the UK
Brand Average cost
Armitage Shanks £95
Ideal Standard £120
Roca £150
Unbranded £65

New shower costs

If you value a good shower, make sure you don’t scrimp on this area. You could spend up to £800 on a luxurious, designer waterfall shower.

Brand Average cost
Armitage Shanks £300
Bristan £400
Ideal Standard £450
Unbranded £70

New bathroom tap costs

Bathroom taps can instantly upgrade a tired looking bathroom. If you’re not ready to commit to a full bathroom refurbishment, why not select some shiny new taps to give it a lease of life?

Brand

Average cost for bath and basin taps

Armitage Shanks

£300

Bristan

£275

0Ideal Standard

£250

Roca

£200

Unbranded

£50

Cost to fit a new bathroom

Additional costs to consider with a new bathroom

When you think about the cost of a new bathroom, you might only consider the cost of a new bathroom suite. Usually that’s a toilet, sink, shower and/or bath. But when you’re refurbishing your entire bathroom, there are many more costs to consider so it is always best to speak to a bathroom fitter.

Removal costs

You’ll need to pay to have your old bathroom suite removed. Normally, you’ll need to hire a skip and pay the bathroom installers to remove your bathroom. This cost can range between £300 - £1,000.

New bathroom lighting

There’s no point in spending money on a new, modern bathroom but keeping the same dated lighting. New bathroom lighting costs around £35 on average, excluding installation. For spotlighting or more complex lighting solutions, expect it to cost much more.

Painting and decorating

Lots of people opt to only tile part of their bathroom to save money, since tiles make up a large portion of the budget. That means you’ll need to paint the rest.

You’ll need to spend around £50 or more on paint for your bathroom, not including the cost of a painter and decorator.

New bathroom floor costs

How much a new bathroom floor costs will depend on the type of material you choose. Vinyl and laminate flooring is a budget-friendly option and still gives a great finish, while porcelain tiles look luxurious but cost much more.

New bathroom floor cost in the UK
Bathroom floor material Average cost per m2
Vinyl £6 - £14
Laminate £7 - £25
Tiles £20 - £30

Bathroom tiling costs

Tiles can make or break a bathroom, so if you can spend a little more on them it could be worth doing. However, even though they are often the cheapest option, there are lots of ceramic tiles out there that offer a great finish. Porcelain tiles offer a luxury finish, as do glass tiles, but they are much more expensive.

New bathroom tiles cost in the UK
Bathroom tile material Average cost per m2
Ceramic £30
Marble £50
Slate £50
Limestone £65
Porcelain £80
Granite £90
Glass £125

Shower screen costs

Whether you have a separate shower or a shower over the bath, you’ll need a screen or cubicle to go around it to stop water from escaping. You can spend anywhere from £30 to £250 on a new shower screen depending on your needs.

How long does it take to install a new bathroom?

There are a number of factors that will impact how long it takes for your new bathroom to be installed. If you have a small bathroom, it could take between 6-13 days, depending on whether you’re having new tiles and flooring installed as well.

For a mid-size bathroom, it could take anywhere from a week to 2 weeks to install, whereas a large, luxury bathroom could take between 9-16 days.

Most bathroom installers will charge a day rate. If your installer is working alone, expect your installation to take longer. If your bathroom installer has a team behind them, the day rate will be higher but the work should take less time.

Will I need planning permission for my new bathroom?

Most of the time, you won’t need planning permission for your new bathroom since there won’t be any alterations to the exterior of your home. However, there are exceptions:

  • If you are doing a full bathroom refurbishment in a listed building
  • If you’re adding a new bathroom where there was not previously a bathroom at all

If you’re having a new bathroom installed where there wasn’t one before, it might be down to a loft conversion or conversion of a bedroom or storage space. That means that there will probably be new drainage and ventilation, changes to the structure of your home such as the removal of walls, and maybe even a new boiler.

For these kinds of changes, you may not need planning permission but you may require building regulations sign off, especially for new electrics or a new boiler.

Get competitive quotes

It’s never a good idea to go over budget on a home improvement project, but it’s important to shop around to get the best new bathroom for your money. Local and national companies charge different rates and it could be the difference between you getting a new mid-range suite or a high-end, luxurious option. 

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Cost to fit a new bathroom£5,000
Cost to install a wetroom£500
Cost to install a downstairs guest toilet£1,050
Cost to install bathroom cladding£275
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New bathroom cost in the UK
New bathroom cost in the UK (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UKNew bathroom cost
New bathroom near London£4,272
New bathroom near Birmingham£3,808
New bathroom near Leeds£3,832
New bathroom near Glasgow£4,104
New bathroom near Sheffield£3,824
New bathroom near Bradford£3,864
New bathroom near Liverpool£3,824
New bathroom near Edinburgh£4,048
New bathroom near Manchester£3,896
New bathroom near Bristol£3,992
New bathroom near Kirklees£3,872
New bathroom near Fife£4,064
New bathroom near Wirral£3,800
New bathroom near North Lanarkshire£4,128
New bathroom near Wakefield£3,856
New bathroom near Cardiff£3,816
New bathroom near Dudley£3,808
New bathroom near Wigan£3,856
New bathroom near East Riding£3,800
New bathroom near South Lanarkshire£4,128
New bathroom near Coventry£3,816
New bathroom near Belfast£3,632
New bathroom near Leicester£3,880
New bathroom near Sunderland£3,992
New bathroom near Sandwell£3,800
New bathroom near Doncaster£3,848
New bathroom near Stockport£3,920
New bathroom near Sefton£3,808
New bathroom near Nottingham£3,808
New bathroom near Newcastle Upon Tyne£3,992
New bathroom near Kingston-upon-Hull£3,808
New bathroom near Bolton£3,904
New bathroom near Walsall£3,800
New bathroom near Plymouth£3,904
New bathroom near Rotherham£3,824
New bathroom near Stoke-on-Trent£3,816
New bathroom near Wolverhampton£3,808
New bathroom near Rhondda, Cynon, Taff£3,744
New bathroom near South Gloucestershire£3,992
New bathroom near Derby£3,800
New bathroom near Swansea£3,808
New bathroom near Salford£3,896
New bathroom near Barnsley£3,824
New bathroom near Tameside£3,904
New bathroom near Oldham£3,920
New bathroom near Trafford£3,896
New bathroom near Aberdeen£4,120
New bathroom near Southampton£4,040
New bathroom near Highland£4,224
New bathroom near Rochdale£3,928
New bathroom near Solihull£3,816
New bathroom near Gateshead£3,992
New bathroom near Milton Keynes£4,192
New bathroom near North Tyneside£3,984
New bathroom near Calderdale£3,872
New bathroom near Northampton£4,152
New bathroom near Portsmouth£3,984
New bathroom near Warrington£3,856
New bathroom near North Somerset£3,968
New bathroom near Bury£3,912
New bathroom near Luton£4,280
New bathroom near St Helens£3,832
New bathroom near Stockton-on-Tees£4,064
New bathroom near Renfrewshire£4,080
New bathroom near York£3,856
New bathroom near Thamesdown£4,384
New bathroom near Southend-on-Sea£4,064
New bathroom near New Forest£4,056
New bathroom near Caerphilly£3,792
New bathroom near Carmarthenshire£3,728
New bathroom near Bath£4,008
New bathroom near Wycombe£4,280
New bathroom near Basildon£4,128
New bathroom near Bournemouth£4,056
New bathroom near Peterborough£4,136
New bathroom near North East Lincolnshire£3,904
New bathroom near Chelmsford£4,104
New bathroom near Brighton£4,168
New bathroom near South Tyneside£3,992
New bathroom near Charnwood£3,872
New bathroom near Aylesbury Vale£4,216
New bathroom near Colchester£4,072
New bathroom near Knowsley£3,832
New bathroom near North Lincolnshire£3,808
New bathroom near Huntingdonshire£4,120
New bathroom near Macclesfield£3,904
New bathroom near Blackpool£3,928
New bathroom near West Lothian£4,112
New bathroom near South Somerset£3,968
New bathroom near Dundee£4,160
New bathroom near Basingstoke & Deane£4,224
New bathroom near Harrogate£3,816
New bathroom near Dumfries & Galloway£3,896
New bathroom near Middlesbrough£4,064
New bathroom near Flintshire£3,824
New bathroom near Rochester-upon-Medway£4,240
New bathroom near The Wrekin£3,840
New bathroom near Newbury£4,224
New bathroom near Falkirk£4,104
New bathroom near Reading£4,232
New bathroom near Wokingham£4,248
New bathroom near Windsor & Maidenhead£4,264
New bathroom near Maidstone£4,040
New bathroom near Redcar & Cleveland£4,056
New bathroom near North Ayrshire£3,968
New bathroom near Blackburn£3,864
New bathroom near Neath Port Talbot£3,808
New bathroom near Poole£4,056
New bathroom near Wealden£4,056
New bathroom near Arun£4,128
New bathroom near Bedford£4,184
New bathroom near Oxford£4,248
New bathroom near Lancaster£4,080
New bathroom near Newport£3,808
New bathroom near Canterbury£3,936
New bathroom near Preston£3,912
New bathroom near Dacorum£4,248
New bathroom near Cherwell£4,192
New bathroom near Perth & Kinross£4,112
New bathroom near Thurrock£4,160
New bathroom near Tendring£4,096
New bathroom near Kings Lynn & West Norfolk£3,824
New bathroom near St Albans£4,288
New bathroom near Bridgend£3,776
New bathroom near South Cambridgeshire£4,104
New bathroom near Braintree£4,064
New bathroom near Norwich£3,832
New bathroom near Thanet£3,968
New bathroom near Isle of Wight£3,976
New bathroom near Mid Sussex£4,216
New bathroom near South Oxfordshire£4,224
New bathroom near Guildford£4,272
New bathroom near Elmbridge£4,280
New bathroom near Stafford£3,800
New bathroom near Powys£4,248
New bathroom near East Hertfordshire£4,272
New bathroom near Torbay£3,952
New bathroom near Wrexham Maelor£3,872
New bathroom near East Devon£3,968
New bathroom near East Lindsey£3,776
New bathroom near Halton£3,832
New bathroom near Warwick£3,856
New bathroom near East Ayrshire£3,840
New bathroom near Newcastle-under-Lyme£3,816
New bathroom near North Wiltshire£4,232
New bathroom near South Kesteven£4,040
New bathroom near Epping Forest£4,272
New bathroom near Vale of Glamorgan£3,816
New bathroom near Reigate & Banstead£4,264
New bathroom near Chester£3,816
New bathroom near Mid Bedfordshire£4,216
New bathroom near Suffolk Coastal£4,040
New bathroom near Horsham£4,176
New bathroom near Nuneaton & Bedworth£3,832
New bathroom near Gwynedd£3,792
New bathroom near Swale£3,992
New bathroom near Havant & Waterloo£4,008
New bathroom near Teignbridge£3,960
New bathroom near Cambridge£4,096
New bathroom near Vale Royal£3,864
New bathroom near Amber Valley£3,824
New bathroom near North Hertfordshire£4,256
New bathroom near South Ayrshire£3,936
New bathroom near Waverley£4,224
New bathroom near Broadland£3,864
New bathroom near Crewe & Nantwich£3,792
New bathroom near Breckland£3,776
New bathroom near Ipswich£4,112
New bathroom near Pembrokeshire£3,624
New bathroom near Vale of White Horse£4,304
New bathroom near Salisbury£4,112
New bathroom near Gedling£3,816
New bathroom near Eastleigh£4,040
New bathroom near Broxtowe£3,824
New bathroom near Stratford-on-Avon£3,928
New bathroom near South Bedfordshire£4,184
New bathroom near Angus£4,320
New bathroom near East Hampshire£4,104
New bathroom near East Dunbartonshire£4,120
New bathroom near Conway£3,712
New bathroom near Sevenoaks£4,184
New bathroom near Slough£4,272
New bathroom near Bracknell Forest£4,248
New bathroom near West Lancashire£3,840
New bathroom near West Wiltshire£4,232
New bathroom near Ashfield£3,824
New bathroom near Lisburn£3,648
New bathroom near Scarborough£3,816
New bathroom near Stroud£4,200
New bathroom near Wychavon£3,968
New bathroom near Waveney£3,888
New bathroom near Exeter£3,968
New bathroom near Dover£3,904
New bathroom near Test Valley£4,104
New bathroom near Gloucester£4,312
New bathroom near Erewash£3,808
New bathroom near Cheltenham£4,264
New bathroom near Bassetlaw£3,824
New bathroom near Scottish Borders£4,768