Cost for bathroom renovation

What would be the over all cost to renovate a small bathroom of the size 1.8m x 1.2m. The cost should be based on complete renovation including ripping off the old bathroom and disposal. This will include the installation of a shower, sink and toilet. Will also require tiling wall and floor. What could be the labour cost involved in this type of renovation.

Asked by Manudas on 9th Mar 2026
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"Good afternoon.
Thank you for the enquiry.
It depends on for how long the job will go but roughly £2-2.5 k.
Thanks"
Answered on 9th Mar 2026 - Member since Apr 2023 - report
"For a small bathroom (1.8m x 1.2m), a complete "rip out and replace" renovation typically costs between £3,500 and £6,500 for a mid-range finish."
Answered on 13th Mar 2026 - Member since Dec 2017 - report
"Hi there roughly the cost can be 2k to 2.3k .Depending of work involve like plumbing change and is the shower unit is on mains or on electric. If you go on a shower cabin or a wetroom floor. Just on details see on site is possible to provide best quotation. Cheers"
Answered on 9th Mar 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 - report
"Hello, it could be anything from 2-3k just depending on if its straight swaps for the appliances or theres any alterations"
Answered on 11th Mar 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 - report
"Will be between 2k and 2.3k. Depends if anything is moving location."
Answered on 9th Mar 2026 - Member since Nov 2025 - report
"Estimated total cost (full renovation)
✔️ Dismantling + drainage
✔️ Shower + sink + WC
✔️ Wall tiles + floor
✔️ Plumbing + full installation
Total:
Low / basic: £3,000 – £5,000
Mid-range (most realistic): £5,000 – £8,000
High-end: £8,000 – £10,000+
Russ Refurbs +1
In London:
add +20–30% to prices
HandsAI
LABOUR cost (what interests you most)
For your small bathroom:
Total labour: £2,500 – £4,500
Russ Refurbs
In London: £3,000 – £5,500 realistic
Why?
labor is ~40–60% of the total
Better Home Hub
the work takes ~5–10 days for a small bathroom
Better Home Hub
What does labor include
✔️ Dismantling old bathroom
✔️ Debris removal (skip or transport)
✔️ Plumbing (WC, sink, shower)
✔️ Electrics (lights, fans)
✔️ Plastering / wall preparation
✔️ Tile installation
✔️ Plumbing installation
Indicative costs per component
Dismantling + removal: £200 – £600
Full tiling: £1,000 – £3,000
Russ Refurbs
Plumbing + electrics: £500 – £1,500
Russ Refurbs
Plumbing (shower, WC, sink): £500 – £2,000+
!!! What can increase the price
Moving the position of the toilet / shower
Full tiling (all walls up)
Hidden problems (old pipes, moisture)
Difficult access (apartment, floor, no elevator)
Premium finishes"
Answered on 13th Apr 2026 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"It depends where the property is. In London you can expect to pay 4-4.5k."
Answered on 9th Mar 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 - report
"the answer to this could vary anything from around £2000 (low end appliances) to around £10,000 for high end,

labour costs i should be around the £2-3,000 area"
Answered on 11th Mar 2026 - Member since Mar 2026 - report
"A price should be anywhere from 3000£ to 4000£ depending on materials used and any adds on like fan electric painting etc. Generally speaking labour should be around 1500£"
Answered on 16th Mar 2026 - Member since Nov 2025 - report
"For a small 2 m² bathroom like yours there are some Price guides.
Level Total Cost
Budget
£3,500 – £4,500
Mid-range
£4,500 – £6,500
High-end
£6,500 – £9,000"
Answered on 10th Mar 2026 - Member since Mar 2026 - report
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