What does it cost to Renovate a Bathroom?

Our Build123 · Feb 06, 2016 8:00 am

Hey Guys

Just thought I would share with you what it cost to renovate our bathroom.

The raw costs to us were just over 20K, that would have cost the average person closer to 30K if they hired a builder or bathroom company.

I go into detail in this blog post I wrote for what each line item cost was to get to the 20K -

http://www.renovationjunkies.com.au/wha ... -bathroom/

And did I mention the room is only 1.6meters wide by 2.7meters long... Yep the cost can add up even in a small bathroom!

Have you guys renovated a bathroom? If so I'd love to know what it cost you, or what you plan on spending.

Cheers, James.

StructuralBIMGuy · Feb 06, 2016 8:40 am

I spent $3k Renovating a 15 year old bathroom last year here's how
1. When I did the original bathroom I ordered and extra 6m2 tiles $Cost back then $300
2. Replaced vanity and basin and 1 Row of tiles surround $Cost $1K
3. remove tiles & replace leaking shower assembly, waterproof,re tile,replace shower area only, $1K
4. New taps and accessories & cistern $700
Excluding Labour
I doubt it can be done any cheaper...the choice was use same tiles or a trip to Europe

Our Build123 · Feb 06, 2016 5:36 pm

StructuralBIMGuy

I spent $3k Renovating a 15 year old bathroom last year here's how
1. When I did the original bathroom I ordered and extra 6m2 tiles $Cost back then $300
2. Replaced vanity and basin and 1 Row of tiles surround $Cost $1K
3. remove tiles & replace leaking shower assembly, waterproof,re tile,replace shower area only, $1K
4. New taps and accessories & cistern $700
Excluding Labour
I doubt it can be done any cheaper...the choice was use same tiles or a trip to Europe

Nice mate! I like your logic, a trip to Europe would be my preference as well.

Sometimes a basic tidy up is all a bathroom needs.

StructuralBIMGuy · Feb 07, 2016 7:23 am

Thanks, I'll try to put up some details for the DIYs, when time permits

Check out #bathroom design on Google+

My bath AEC details are up Here
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities ... 5ff5ed0b7a
The material uPVC plumbing parts costs a couple of hundred..yet some plumbers charge a grand...go figure?

StructuralBIMGuy · Feb 12, 2016 7:56 am

Hmmm....The punters should be asking "What Does it really Cost?"

Our Build123 · Feb 12, 2016 9:35 am

StructuralBIMGuy

Thanks, I'll try to put up some details for the DIYs, when time permits

Check out #bathroom design on Google+

My bath AEC details are up Here
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities ... 5ff5ed0b7a
The material uPVC plumbing parts costs a couple of hundred..yet some plumbers charge a grand...go figure?

Nice looking G+ community mate, I also have one for all the renovators out there, feel free to pop over and share some of your structural knowledge with us - https://plus.google.com/communities/100 ... 1044074153

StructuralBIMGuy · Feb 12, 2016 7:20 pm

Thanks,Happy to share,
Leave a PM if there is something specific?

precision187 · Jun 05, 2016 11:27 am

Cost me about 5k in material I did everything myself

Our Build123 · Jun 06, 2016 6:04 am

precision187

Cost me about 5k in material I did everything myself

Awesome mate, what did your scope include in your renovation? Share some before and after pics, I'd love to see the results.

precision187 · Jun 15, 2016 5:59 pm

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Awesome job, looks great! I can see a big cost saving was you could leave all your plumbing in the same location, that is always a big plus. 💰 Did you lay the tiles yourself? 📐

precision187 · Jun 15, 2016 8:11 pm

I had to move the shower drain and bath drain

SCBAM · Jun 22, 2016 2:07 pm

As a lic bathroom renovator in S.A. I can say it is between 8 and 25 k. most around the 10k mark.

Our Build123 · Jun 22, 2016 2:19 pm

SCBAM

As a lic bathroom renovator in S.A. I can say it is between 8 and 25 k. most around the 10k mark.

Thanks for the input mate, it really depends on the level of finishes as to where people will end up on the scale. After renovating homes for more than 15 years I'd say 90% of homes for customers were closer to the 20k and above from my experience. Unless people are will to get in and tackle most of the work and be hands on they will end up being closer to that mark.

Just trying to manage expectations 😄

traveln · Jun 24, 2016 10:53 pm

Where do you hang your clothes or towel?

Our Build123 · Jun 25, 2016 7:25 am

traveln

Where do you hang your clothes or towel?

On a towel rack, not sure if you can see it on our example but we fitted a heated towel rack on the wall opposite our basin.

renoauction · Jul 29, 2016 1:55 pm

Just recently renovated the bathroom and cost about $15k.
That included moving pipes and wiring.
Make sure you project manage it yourself to save money.
That's where most of the cost goes when you hire a reno company.

MoodyBlue · Sep 18, 2016 9:17 pm

We recently renovated a 2.8 x 2.8 which included moving the plumbing to relocate the shower to the other side of the room and filling in a window with bricks. Our quotes varied from $16K - 43K (4 builders) for exactly the same thing! The bathroom reno companies were the most expensive, the small builder was the cheapest and did a great job.

Our Build123 · Sep 29, 2016 5:07 pm

renoauction

Just recently renovated the bathroom and cost about $15k.
That included moving pipes and wiring.
Make sure you project manage it yourself to save money.
That's where most of the cost goes when you hire a reno company.

Good result, I couldn't agree more! The trick is all in the upfront planing, the more effort you put in before you start on site the more money and stress you can save yourself.

There are 5 key stages to a good Reno -

1.Research Stage.
2.Planning Stage.
3.Pre-Construction Stage.
4.Construction Stage.
5.Job Completion Stage.

It's in the first three stages where most of the work will take place, and if done correctly the last two stages should go smoothly. It really is all about good project management.

I am actually in the process of creating an online course stepping through each one of these stages in more detail, fingers crossed it should be ready in the next few months.

James Mason
www.renovationjunkies.com.au
www.ourbuildhandyman.com.au

Our Build123 · Sep 29, 2016 5:10 pm

MoodyBlue

We recently renovated a 2.8 x 2.8 which included moving the plumbing to relocate the shower to the other side of the room and filling in a window with bricks. Our quotes varied from $16K - 43K (4 builders) for exactly the same thing! The bathroom reno companies were the most expensive, the small builder was the cheapest and did a great job.

Wow that's a big difference in costs! Great result in the end by the sounds of it though!!

How long did the whole process take you from initial design to completion of the bathroom, if you don't mind me asking?

James Mason
www.renovationjunkies.com.au
www.ourbuildhandyman.com.au