New bathroom fitted ? How much should I expect to pay for labour?

Hi
How much should I pay for a new Wc fitted and new sink and unit plus a new radiator, new shower unit to replace the old shower and laying tiles floor. How much should I expect to pay for labour?

Asked by Anna on 22nd Jul 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"Hi
Hope your well.
Short answer is: need to see the job to give you a price

Long answer:
This price can range between how bad the job is after the rip out, what first fix pipe work is needed to suit where you want everything.
If the floor has been tiled before what is it like underneath even if it’s just vinyl it might need try doing due to damages that can’t be seen without ripping it all up and seeing what we working with.

I would say the range of labour would be anywhere between 700-1500 for this whole job to be completed from top to bottom. Anyone saying less will be shocked when they start a job like this and they are there for a week with problems they hadn’t seen when quoting"
Answered on 22nd Jul 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"labour costs vary depending on whether you're simply replacing existing fixtures or moving pipework and doing a full refurbishment.

For the work described:

-Remove old WC and install a new WC
-Install a new vanity unit and basin
-Replace the radiator (or towel radiator)
-Replace the shower unit
-Tile the bathroom floor

A typical labour-only price would be:

Work Typical Labour Cost
WC replacement £120–£250
Vanity unit & basin £180–£350
Radiator replacement £150–£300
Shower replacement £250–£500
Floor tiling £300–£700
Total £1,000–£2,100"
Answered on 23rd Jul 2026 - Member since Jul 2025 - report
"Hi, I’d say you’d be looking somewhere between 500-1000 labour depending on how much work is required for 1st fixing the plumbing and preparation for tile installation. It would also be dependant on the size of the bathroom being tiled."
Answered on 22nd Jul 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 - report
"Hi All depends the size of your Bathroom
And what kind of Wc. mixer valves etc"
Answered on 22nd Jul 2026 - Member since Mar 2025 - report
"Hi Anna this will depend on whats involved in the job. Every bathroom is different in size and construction and also the job specifications on whats got to be fitted. Another factor is what type of existing plumbing system you have and what your installing may require extra works to facilitate the installation. Therefore each job is priced individually depending on those main requirements. Not helpful if your trying to price up a job from scratch I know. Also we tend to supply & fit because we know what to fit and would guide our clients through the process. If clients want to supply themselves then that's fine but before purchasing anything be guided by a professional as to whats right for your system."
Answered on 23rd Jul 2026 - Member since Apr 2024 - report
"Quite often engage it and how much the materials cost so for a new basin pan shower or bath
Then, if the Bathroom is being tiled or panelled
I think you should expect to be paid between £7000 and £8000 for a full installation"
Answered on 26th Jul 2026 - Member since May 2018 - report
"Total labour estimate for your job: roughly £750 – £1,400, assuming:

Everything is going back in the same positions (no moving pipework or waste)
It's a fairly standard-size bathroom/room
No unexpected issues once the old suite comes out (damp floors, old pipework, etc. — very common on jobs like this and the usual reason quotes creep up)"
Answered on 23rd Jul 2026 - Member since Feb 2026 - report
"I would say your looking around £1600 for labour plus fixtures and fittings."
Answered on 10th Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"labour only between 1500-2000 is a fair price to pay for a bathroom refit"
Answered on 5th Aug 2026 - Member since Jun 2018 - report
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