How much does a bathroom renovation cost in London?

A bathroom renovation is one of the most valuable home improvements you can make, but it is also one where costs can vary enormously. In London, labour and materials are generally higher, so it pays to budget realistically.

Here is a guide to typical bathroom renovation costs and what drives the final figure.

Typical cost ranges in London

As a broad guide for a standard-sized bathroom:

• Refit with a new suite: roughly £4,000 to £8,000.
• Full renovation including tiling and relocation: roughly £7,000 to £12,000+.
• Premium finish with designer fittings: £12,000 and up.

These figures cover the suite, tiling, labour and most materials, but not unforeseen issues found during the work.

What affects the cost

Several factors move the price up or down:

• The suite and fittings — the bathroom, basin, toilet, and shower you choose.
• Tiling — the area to tile and the cost of the tiles.
• Plumbing and drainage changes — moving pipework to relocate fixtures adds significant cost.
• Electrics — lighting, extractor fans, and any wiring work.
• Old bathroom removal and disposal.
• Fixing problems found behind the walls — damp, rot or old pipework.

A thorough survey before work starts helps avoid surprise costs mid-project.

Planning the work

A good renovation starts with a clear plan and a fixed quote. A surveyor or installer assesses the space, confirms what needs moving, and agrees the scope before any work begins. This is also the point to confirm the timeline, which is typically one to two weeks for a full bathroom.

For landlords, a bathroom refresh is often part of keeping a rental competitive. See our guide to managing maintenance across multiple properties for how to plan work across a portfolio.

Getting it done

If you are planning a bathroom renovation in London, our renovations service covers bathrooms, kitchens and general property renovation for homes and businesses. Get in touch via our contact page for a transparent, no-obligation quote.

For independent cost guidance, the Which? home-improvement guides and Checkatrade’s cost guides are useful, authoritative references.