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Bathroom Renovation Cost UK 2026

Current UK bathroom costs for a standard new bathroom, high-end projects and common add-ons such as tiling, plumbing, underfloor heating and layout changes.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · Sources & data · Methodology

Typical planning cost£5,500–£8,000 for a standard new bathroom
Broader project rangeAbout £4,000 basic refresh to £14,000+ high-end
Planning figures are estimates rather than quotations. Live calculators combine dated UK benchmarks with clearly separated modelling assumptions such as region, size, condition and specification.

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What affects the cost?

Checkatrade’s March 2026 guide puts a standard new bathroom including materials at £5,500–£8,000, averaging about £7,000. Basic refreshes can start around £4,000 while luxury or complex installations can reach £14,000 or more. Plumbing changes, tiling, floor heating and reconfiguration are common sources of extra cost.

  • Bathroom size and finish level
  • Moving toilet, bath, shower or basin positions
  • Wall and floor tiling area
  • Bath, shower and enclosure specification
  • First- and second-fix plumbing
  • Electrical work and ventilation
  • Underfloor heating, plastering and decoration

Typical cost breakdown

Standard new bathroom incl. materials£5,500–£8,000 · £7,000 average
High-end / complex bathroom£14,000+
Old bathroom removal£600–£1,000
Electrical workAround £900
Wall tiling£950–£1,250
All plumbing£1,500–£3,000
Underfloor heatingAround £100 / m²
Layout reconfigurationAround £1,750

Regional planning examples

The examples below apply our published modelling factor to the same national benchmark. They are not claimed as observed city-wide average quotes.

London£7,050–£17,900
Manchester£5,150–£13,150
Birmingham£5,400–£13,700
Glasgow£5,250–£13,300
Cardiff£5,000–£12,750

Bathroom renovation costs by location

Open a detailed city page to see the same national benchmark adjusted through the transparent regional model, with local planning considerations and worked examples.

LondonBrightonBristolCambridgeBirminghamNottinghamManchesterLiverpoolLeedsNewcastleGlasgowEdinburghCardiffBelfast

Sources used for this guide

Checkatrade

How Much Does a New Bathroom Cost in the UK?

Published / checked: March 2026

Used for: Bathroom installation and renovation benchmarks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a new bathroom cost in 2026?

A standard new bathroom including materials is currently benchmarked at about £5,500–£8,000, with an average around £7,000. High-end or complex projects can reach £14,000 or more.

How much does it cost to remove an old bathroom?

Checkatrade’s current guide gives about £600–£1,000 for old bathroom removal, with a typical allowance around £700.

How much can moving the bathroom layout add?

Reconfiguring the layout can add structural and plumbing work. The current guide gives around £1,750 for an example layout reconfiguration, while full plumbing work is listed at roughly £1,500–£3,000.

How much does bathroom underfloor heating cost?

The current bathroom guide uses around £100 per m² as an average planning figure for underfloor heating.

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