So you’ve decided to spruce up your home with a remodel, a great choice, but now where do you want to do it? If you have been thinking that your bathroom needs a fresh new look, then you are probably wondering about the typical bathroom installation costs and everything that comes along with it!
Today we will be going over bathroom costs, the average price of items, what work will need to be done, e.g. how to tile a bathroom, and how you are able to save money on your installation. Without further ado, let’s dive into your future bathroom installation.
Bathroom Installation Costs
The average price of installing a bathroom varies due to many factors, for example, if you have to remove your current bathroom before any renovation, then you will need to factor in bathroom removal costs. Websites such as householdquotes.co.uk say that a new bathroom costs between 1,500 to 10,000, a big difference but if you have specific pieces in mind and want to use a bathroom designer for it, then the price will drive up.
Budget Choices
People can fit a new bathroom suite cheaply if they do have financial constraints but still want to have a complete bathroom renovation. They may be able to get one done with 2,500 if they know where to look and if they are thinking of doing it themselves.
Research
If you are planning on doing part of yourself, or even all of it to save on hiring bathroom fitters, then your research has to be very thorough to see where you can get discounts on bathroom tiles, an electric shower, bathroom taps, shower head, a toilet, and so on. In addition, if you have a bigger budget to spare, you could look at adding underfloor heating mats or a wall-hung toilet. However, you can also find cheaper features of bathroom products, but you will need to do deeper research.
Bathroom Removal Costs
Before embarking on this journey, you may need to remove your old bathroom suite to create a clean slate to work from. Factoring in tiling, basin, toilet, taps, towel rails, sealant, and any other fixtures, you are looking at an average cost of 500 – 2,500 if you go by what Plumb World has said.
Bathroom Size
One thing about removal is that it is not only what you are taking out, but the size of your bathroom. A medium sized bathroom will cost differently than a small bathroom as there will be more work or more items to remove.
Removers have to take into account the floor space of the bathroom to come up with an estimate. So when you are thinking about your old bathroom removal cost you will need to consider the square metres.
Individual Fitting Costs
As you think about your bathroom renovation, you will be writing down exactly what you want to be removed and installed so you can prepare yourself for the bathroom fitting costs and how that will affect your budget. For instance, if you want to remove the current bathtub and install some fancy hot tubs, then you would need to write that down and do your research regarding the costs before embarking on the project. The same is true for other bathroom fittings and fixtures! This will ensure that you create a detailed budget for the makeover and no expense jumps in front of you unannounced.
Toilet Cost
According to Victoria Plum, the price to install a toilet will be around 320- 350 as it fluctuates due to the type of toilet you want to have in your new bathroom. A wall hung toilet will take longer to install as there is more plumbing work involved, but a normal toilet will cost less. You will need to factor in the toilet price too. It will only take on average a couple of hours.
Shower Cost
If you are thinking of installing a shower enclosure/shower cubicle and shower tray, good for people who have limited space or who don’t like baths, then you could be looking at it costing you 500+. An enclosure will have glass screens and trimmings that will need to be watertight and secure to ensure no chance of leaking.
Showers come in a variety of types from power showers to thermostatic showers, it all depends on what you want and if you are able to pay the installation costs.
Basin and Taps Cost
A typical bathroom suite will have a new sink and taps installation in it, as you cannot live without one in a bathroom. To have this installed, people may be looking at around 300, however, this will jump up if the basin is mounted and the taps are state-of-the-art. You need to think about how much you want to pay for your basin and taps, you might just want to go for a simple pedestal basin.
Bath Cost
If you have a bigger bathroom, then you may want to install a bath instead of a shower, unless you have them combined. The fitting costs of a bath along with its panels will be up to 400 but could cost more if you are looking at installing a free-standing tub, or you are moving the position of the bath to another place in your bathroom. In addition, if you have a physically less-abled family member, you may need to look for customized baths (like the ones available at Bathtime Mobility) that can be accessible by them.
Bath Taps
You will need to think about the bath taps too and how much they will individually cost if they do not come with the full bath. Speak to your bathroom fitters about what bath you are looking for and how to source the best taps if you need to.
Extractor Fan
An extractor fan is incredibly important for a bathroom, it ventilates the bathroom to stop mould from growing and damaging your trimmings and other fixtures. An Electrician in Baton Rouge or somewhere closer to you would be able to install this fan, but you have to factor in the cost of their services. Prices are usually close to 300 but could also be around 200.
Tile Cost
If you want tiles in your bathroom, whether that is wall tiles or floor tiles (maybe both) it normally goes by square metre which can go up to 150 depending on what tiles you go for. Once you have decided that you want a tiled bathroom, the next task will be Picking the right tile for your bathroom, whilst factoring in design and cost. If you are doing the bathroom flooring and walls yourself then make sure to factor in the other materials that you will be using –
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Tile cutter, nipper & spacers
- Bucket & mixing paddle (for the adhesives)
- Trowel
- Grout float
- Spirit level
- Sponge (clean up)
Doing the bathroom tiling yourself can help you save money on the overall cost, however, if you are not happy to do it completely by yourself, ask for help from a family member. You don’t want your new bathroom installation to look all over the place because you rushed into it and thought you could do it by yourself.
Heated Towel Rail Cost
A warm bathroom can help with putting a halt to cold and dampness, especially during the winter months when heat is hard to find. A heated towel rail or a radiator is a good addition to modern bathrooms. The average costs of these fixtures are around 250, however, it can be higher if you are doing a full new installation, then it could creep up to around 360.
What do Fitters Charge?
With any new bathroom suite, there will be fitting costs charged by professionals that you will need to consider when going over the final bathroom price. A table by householdquotes.co.uk gives an estimated daily rate of what fitters may charge when doing their part for your bathroom installation.
- Bathroom Fitter – 150 to 250
- Plaster – 120 to 200
- Tiler – 150 to 200
- Painter & Decorator – 160 to 240
- Plumber – 160 to 300
- Electrician – 240 to 480
These are just estimates for what it could cost per day. If you want a more in-depth analysis of how this will impact your bathroom renovation, then you may want to go onto their website to read more into the estimates.
What Will Affect the Cost?
Giving these prices does not mean that your bathroom will cost exactly what is written down, you have to speak to your bathroom fitters to get a more targeted bathroom cost.
Bathroom Layout
If your bathroom is huge, your costs will go up because of the coverage and time spent with installations and tiling/painting. However, small bathrooms can still be costly if there are any issues with plumbing and electrics. There may be other costs with making fixtures more accessible within the bathroom.
Flooring
Whether you are thinking about installing floor tiles as well as underfloor heating, then this will change the price to a lot higher if you are fixed on going for this combo, however, if you opt for vinyl flooring, this will still be costly and will be in the region of around 400, which could be a big chunk of your budget.
Plumbing
This is a key component of a bathroom installation, you need to make sure that all of your plumbing is connected properly and safely. You may be surprised that it can cost up to 900 for these services, so make sure you have made room in your budget because these services are essential with bathroom installations.
Location
Where you live will definitely factor into what you’ll be paying. If you live in a place like London and other big cities, then you will be paying more for your contractors, especially if they need to park in your area, they will have to have parking permits to carry on with work. You probably didn’t think that parking permits will have to be tied in with your bathroom installation costs.
Waste Disposal
Once your bathroom renovation has been completed, with your old bathroom now out and your new bathroom beautifully installed, it is time for cleaning up. Your contractors may clean up after themselves, however, you will need to think about hiring a skip to put all the leftover debris in (the same may need to be applied during removal), so you can put it all in one place.
It could only cost you 300, however, some can rise to 1,000 depending on what materials you need to remove. There are parts that might have to be removed from your property by the local council, so think about this beforehand.
Conclusion
Now you have seen the average price of what a bathroom installation costs, you can make a decision on what exactly you want and look at a few bathroom ideas that will get the creative juices flowing. You may like what traditional bathrooms look like and stick with what you know, or maybe you have your eye on a luxury bathroom with a beautiful vanity unit.
Whatever you have decided for your new bathroom, hopefully, it fits in with your vision of what you want and you can enjoy your new bathroom for a long time.
