Why there is no single price for a bathroom
A bathroom quote is mostly labour, and labour depends on what the fitter finds once the old suite is out. A 1930s semi in West Wickham with a sound floor and copper pipework in good order is a very different job from a Victorian conversion in Penge where the waste runs to a shared stack and the floor needs levelling. The suite you choose matters, but the building usually matters more.
That is why the fitters we refer quote after a survey rather than over the phone. The survey is free, and the quote should list the work item by item so you can compare it with any other quote like for like.
Typical bathroom prices in 2026
These are published UK ranges for supply and fit, including VAT, checked on 1 October 2026 against the sources in the table. London prices typically run 12% to 35% above UK averages, so expect Bromley quotes towards the upper end. They are a guide for budgeting, not a quote: the fitter confirms your price in writing after a free survey.
| Job | Typical UK range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard family bathroom | £5,000 to £10,000 | Bathroom Mountain |
| Three-piece refit | £4,500 to £12,000 | CostToBuild |
| Premium bathroom | £10,000 to £20,000+ | Bathroom Mountain |
| En-suite | £5,500 to £13,000 | CostToBuild |
| Cloakroom | £1,500 to £3,000 | Bathroom Mountain |
| Wet room | £6,500 to £18,000 | CostToBuild |
| Accessible or disabled wet room | £5,000 to £15,000 | Checkatrade |
| Walk-in shower | £1,200 to £3,500 | Checkatrade |
| Bath to shower conversion | £2,000 to £4,000 | Less |
| Tiling labour, mid-sized bathroom | £800 to £2,200 | CostToBuild |
| Bathroom fitting labour only | £1,800 to £4,000 | MyJobQuote |
A Disabled Facilities Grant from Bromley Council can cover up to £30,000 of essential adaptations, subject to a means test. See the disabled bathrooms guide.
The main things that change the cost
| Factor | Keeps the cost down | Pushes the cost up |
|---|---|---|
| Room size | Compact bathroom, en-suite or cloakroom | Large family bathroom with more wall and floor to tile |
| Layout | Toilet, basin and bath or shower stay where they are | Moving the toilet away from the soil stack, or swapping bath and shower positions |
| Tiling | Splashbacks and the shower area only | Floor to ceiling, large-format porcelain or natural stone |
| Shower type | Shower over the bath, or a standard tray | Walk-in enclosure, low tray, or a fully tanked wet room |
| Suite and brassware | Standard UK ranges, supplied by the fitter | Designer ranges, concealed valves, wall-hung pans with frames |
| Condition of the room | Sound floor, dry walls, modern pipework | Rotten boards, damp, lead or old iron pipework, uneven walls |
| Access | Easy parking, ground or first floor | Controlled parking zone, top-floor flat, narrow stairs |
Strip-out and what's hidden underneath
Removing the old suite, tiles and waste is part of every renovation, and most quotes include a skip or waste removal. The unknown is what sits behind. Water that has leaked past a failed seal for years can rot joists and boards; older homes can have lead pipework that should be replaced. A good quote says how the fitter will handle this: a fixed allowance, a day rate for extra work, or a pause to agree a price before carrying on.
In buildings put up before 2000, textured ceilings, old floor tiles and some panels can contain asbestos. If there's a chance of it, the fitter should arrange a check before stripping out. The HSE's asbestos guidance explains what homeowners need to know.
Plumbing, electrics and regulations
Moving pipework and waste costs more than reconnecting it in place. Moving a toilet is the biggest change, because the pan needs a fall to the soil stack. Electrical work in a bathroom, such as new lighting circuits, an electric shower or underfloor heating, is usually notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations and should be done by a registered electrician who gives you a certificate. Any work on a gas boiler or gas pipework must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. These are costs to check on the quote, not extras to cut.
Extractor fans must meet the ventilation rules in Approved Document F. If a bathroom has no window, the fan is not optional.
Wet rooms and level-access showers
A wet room costs more than a shower enclosure of the same size because the whole floor has to be formed to fall towards the drain and fully tanked before tiling. On a timber floor that can mean cutting into joists or building up the floor, which adds time. If the room is for someone with reduced mobility, see the disabled bathrooms guide for grant and VAT relief information.
Supply and fit, or fit only
Some homeowners buy the suite themselves and ask for a fit-only quote. That can work, but check who is responsible if something arrives damaged or a part is missing, and make sure the fitter has seen the specification before quoting. When the fitter supplies the suite, they usually take responsibility for faulty parts and returns.
How to read a bathroom quote
- Strip-out, waste removal and any skip
- First-fix plumbing and electrics, and who carries out each
- Floor preparation, boarding and any tanking
- Tiling: area, tile supply, adhesive, grout and trims
- Suite and brassware, or a clear note that you are supplying them
- Decorating, extractor fan, lighting and certificates
- Start date, how long the job should take, and payment stages
- How unexpected work will be priced
Be wary of a large deposit before any materials are ordered, or a quote that is one line with a single total. It's reasonable to ask the fitter to break it down.
Getting an accurate price
The only reliable figure for your bathroom is a written quote after a survey. Call 020 7946 0123 or send an enquiry, and a vetted local fitter will measure up and price the job free of charge. For more on timings and what to ask, see the FAQs, or read about bathroom installation and renovation in Bromley.