A full bathroom refit typically lands around £6,000–£11,000 all in for a mid-range job (very approximate, 2026, varies a lot by spec and area). Labour alone is often £3,000–£6,000. The biggest price movers: whether you move the plumbing, how much tiling there is, and the quality of the suite and fittings.
The ballpark, by spec
Bathrooms swing wildly on fittings and layout, so think in bands, not a single number. These are illustrative 2026 UK ranges — labour plus typical materials where noted — not a fixed price list. Size, spec and where you are all move them.
| Scenario | Price range (approx) |
|---|---|
| Labour only (customer supplies fittings) | £3,000–£6,000 |
| Budget refit, like-for-like, basic suite | £4,500–£7,000 |
| Mid-range refit, some layout change, decent fittings | £7,000–£11,000 |
| High-end, full retile, underfloor, walk-in shower | £12,000–£20,000+ |
The gap between budget and high-end is mostly the fittings and the tiling. A basic suite and half-height tiling is a world away from a floor-to-ceiling porcelain retile with underfloor heating and a frameless screen.
What actually moves the price
Whether you move the plumbing is the big one. Keeping the suite roughly where it is is quick; moving the soil pipe, sink or shower means new pipework, chasing and often lifting floors — a much bigger job. Then tiling: it's priced by area (very roughly £30–£60/m² labour, approx, 2026) and it's slow, skilled work, so a fully-tiled room costs far more than a part-tiled one. After that: the suite and fittings quality, underfloor heating, a walk-in shower vs a bath, the electrics (extractor, downlights, shaver point — all needing a sparky, and notifiable under Part P), and waste removal.
Day rate vs fixed price
Bathrooms are usually a fixed-price project, because they pull in several trades — plumber, tiler, electrician, sometimes a plasterer — and the customer wants one number. But build that number from honest day rates for each trade (plumbers and tilers roughly £150–£250+ a day in 2026, approximate, more in the South East) plus materials and a proper allowance for coordination. Managing the trades and the sequence is real work — price it in, don't do it for free. TradePA holds each trade's rate and builds the quote as you talk — £10 a month, two weeks free.
The hidden costs that catch people out
Bathrooms hide their nastiness until you rip them out. Rotten floorboards, perished pipework, no isolation valves, or a wall that isn't square — none of it shows on the quote day. Build in a contingency and tell the customer plainly that hidden defects are extra, in writing. On a job this size you should be taking a deposit too, before you order the suite. Other classics people forget: a skip or waste removal, the extractor and electrics, making-good and painting, and PC sums (provisional costs) for fittings the customer hasn't chosen yet. Quote a suite as a PC sum and you protect yourself when they fall in love with a tap that costs triple.
Honest note: these are illustrative 2026 ballparks, not a quote and not financial advice. Prices vary hugely by spec, size and region — survey the room and agree the spec before you price.
Common questions
How much does it cost to fit a bathroom in the UK in 2026?
Should I quote labour only or supply-and-fit?
What's the most common bathroom under-quote?
Why do bathroom quotes vary so much?
A word on the above. This is general information for UK trades, written to be useful, not advice for your situation. Prices vary by job and by region, and tax and legal rules change. Check the current position on GOV.UK or ask your accountant or legal professional for actual advice.
