Market guide, not a tariffTypical published guidance
Published 2026 UK guides commonly put a complete new bathroom around £5,500–£8,000, with simpler refreshes below that and high-spec renovations substantially above it.
Typical new bathroom installation£5,500–£8,000Guide range including materials in a typical installation.
Bathroom fitting labour£1,500–£3,000Before the full cost of fixtures, tiles and other materials.
Bathroom fitter day rate£320–£480Published guide range; location and skill mix affect rates.
These figures are a sense-check only. Location, access, specification, VAT and the actual condition of the property can move a quote materially.
Price driversWhat can move the cost?
• Changing the room layout• Sanitaryware and brassware specification• Tile size and area• Waterproofing and substrate repairs• Electrical upgrades• Removal and disposal
Compare like for likeWhat the quote should include
✓ Strip-out✓ Sanitaryware supply or allowance✓ Plumbing✓ Electrical work✓ Waterproofing✓ Tiling✓ Flooring✓ Decoration✓ Waste removal✓ VAT status
Before acceptingQuestions worth asking
- Who supplies the suite and tiles?
- Is waterproofing included?
- Is removal/disposal included?
- Are plumbing positions changing?
- What electrical work and certification are included?
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MethodWhere the guide figures come from
Market-guide figures were checked on 18 August 2026 against the published UK sources below. We summarise them in our own words and keep them separate from FairerQuote marketplace data.
