UK cost guide · September 2026

How much does a new bathroom cost in 2026?

A mid-range bathroom refit in the same layout costs £6,000 to £9,000 including VAT in the UK. A new en-suite costs £6,000 to £9,000, a wet room £6,500 to £9,500 and a downstairs toilet £2,800 to £4,000. Premium bathrooms with high-end tiles and fittings cost £11,000 or more.

By Estiquote · Prices reviewed 25 September 2026, next review December 2026 · How we calculate

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Bathroom prices in 2026

Ranges are for a typical home outside London, including VAT, before fees and contingency. Use the calculator for your size, region and finish.

Bathroom costs by type and finish, UK average outside London, including VAT (September 2026)
Type	Budget	Mid-range	Premium
Full bathroom refit, same layout	£4,000 to £5,500	£6,000 to £9,000	£11,000 to £16,000
New en-suite	£4,500 to £6,000	£6,000 to £9,000	£10,000 to £15,000
Wet room	£5,000 to £6,500	£6,500 to £9,500	£10,000 to £14,000
Downstairs toilet	£2,000 to £2,800	£2,800 to £4,000	£4,000 to £6,000

Bathroom costs by region

Labour costs vary across the UK far more than materials. London runs about 35% above the UK average and Northern Ireland about 18% below.

Bathroom costs by region: Full bathroom refit, same layout, including VAT
Region	Mid-range cost
UK average (outside London)	£6,000 to £9,000
London	£7,300 to £10,900
South East	£6,500 to £9,800
East of England	£6,300 to £9,400
South West	£6,100 to £9,200
West Midlands	£5,900 to £8,800
East Midlands	£5,800 to £8,700
Scotland	£5,800 to £8,700
North West	£5,700 to £8,600
Yorkshire and the Humber	£5,700 to £8,600
Wales	£5,600 to £8,500
North East	£5,600 to £8,400
Northern Ireland	£5,400 to £8,000

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What's included in these prices

Included

Removal of the old suite and tiles
New bath or shower, basin, toilet and taps
Plumbing and waste connections
Tiling or wall panels
Basic electrics such as an extractor fan and lighting
Fitting labour

Not included

Moving the soil stack or major drainage changes
Underfloor heating (unless specified)
Structural work
Decoration outside the bathroom

What drives the cost

Layout. Keeping the toilet near the soil stack and the bath or shower where it is saves the most money.
Tiles. Large-format porcelain and floor-to-ceiling tiling add material and labour.
Fittings. Thermostatic showers, freestanding baths and wall-hung toilets cost more to buy and to fit.
Waterproofing. Wet rooms need a fully tanked floor and a proper fall to the drain.
Size. Smaller rooms can take longer per m² because of cutting and access.

Planning, regulations and VAT

A replacement bathroom usually needs no planning permission. New drainage, a new extractor or new electrical circuits must meet building regulations, and electrical work in a bathroom must be done by a registered electrician or notified to building control. Installing a bathroom for a disabled person in their own home can be zero-rated for VAT (see GOV.UK).

Checklist: what to ask builders to confirm

Print this or save it as a PDF. Mark each line included, separate or not confirmed as quotes come in. An empty amount means unknown, not free.

Use one column per quote if you are comparing builders
Item	What to confirm	Included? Amount?
Strip-out	Removal of the suite, tiles and waste.
Suite and fittings	Bath, shower, basin, toilet, taps and brassware.
Tiling	Walls, floor, area and tile choice.
Plumbing	Moves, waste and water supply changes.
Electrics	Extractor, lighting and heated towel rail.
Finishing	Ceiling, decoration and accessories.

Questions people ask

How much does a small bathroom cost to renovate?

Budget refits start at about £4,000 including VAT; a mid-range refit is £6,000 to £9,000.

How much does an en-suite cost?

About £6,000 to £9,000 including VAT for a mid-range en-suite in existing floor space.

How much does a downstairs toilet cost?

About £2,800 to £4,000 including VAT for a mid-range cloakroom, if there is a practical route for the waste pipe.

Sources and method

Our ranges combine published 2026 UK cost guides, industry data and our own survey of council fees. We check them every quarter. They are planning figures, not quotes: always get at least three detailed written quotes. Read how Estiquote estimates work, or download the full cost data.