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Bathroom refit cost: what it really costs in 2026
From a straightforward suite swap to a luxury wet room.
£3,500 – £12,000+
A straightforward refit with a standard suite starts around £3,500. Mid-range typically runs £6,500–£11,700, and a luxury wet room starts from £12,000.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic refit | Standard suite, like-for-like layout | £3,500 – £6,300 |
| Mid-range refit | Premium suite, better tiling and fittings | £6,500 – £11,700 |
| Accessible wet room | Level access, adapted fittings | £8,500 – £12,750 |
| Luxury wet room | Walk-in shower, high-end finish | £12,000 – £26,400 |
What actually happens
- Strip out the old suite, tiles and flooring
- First-fix plumbing and any electrical moves
- Walls boarded or tanked (wet areas waterproofed)
- Tiling — walls then floor
- New suite fitted and connected
- Sealing, second-fix electrics, towel rail
- Grout, silicone and final clean
Popular choices
Large-format porcelain tilesBrushed brass fittingsWalk-in screen over a traySage, blush and warm neutral tones
Regulations to know
- Electrics in bathrooms are notifiable under Part P — they must be done or certified by a qualified electrician
- Moving drainage or soil pipes can bring building regs into play; a like-for-like swap usually doesn't
Tips from the trade
- Keep the layout where it is if you can — same-place swaps are dramatically cheaper
- Price tiles per m² early; they're the most common budget surprise
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