Bathroom Renovation Cost Guide — 2026
Honest, transparent pricing tiers — so you can plan with confidence before you pick up the phone. Every number below reflects real project costs from our completed renovations across Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale and Sydney.
Investment ranges
Ranges are for a medium-sized bathroom (4–7m²) with standard structural conditions. All prices exclude GST.
Standard
$22k–$32k
+ GST
14–20 working days
Upgraded
$25k–$37k
+ GST
20–30+ working days
Premium
$31k–$44k
+ GST
25–35 working days
Bespoke
$39k–$60k
+ GST
35+ working days
Fixtures & fittings are additional — tapware, vanities, toilets, shower screens, baths and accessories are supplied separately and are not included in the above pricing ranges. We're happy to assist with selections and procurement as part of your project.
* All pricing ranges are indicative and based on a medium-sized bathroom (4–7m²) with standard structural conditions. Final pricing confirmed after a site visit and detailed scope review. Prices exclude GST. Build durations are in working days and exclude wet-trade cure times and tile lead times.
Every renovation includes
Every bathroom renovation we deliver is fully managed end to end. No sub-contracting to unknown trades, no gaps in responsibility, no surprises on site.
"We've completed 400+ bathroom renovations across the Southern Highlands and Sydney — every single one managed end to end by our team."
The Renovation Co.
Understanding costs
Larger bathrooms require more tiles, waterproofing membrane, and labour time. A 4m² ensuite and an 8m² master bathroom are very different projects in terms of cost and complexity.
Moving plumbing positions or removing walls significantly increases cost due to additional plumbing rough-in, structural work and extended timelines. Most renovations keep the existing layout.
Your tile and tapware choices are the single biggest lever on final cost. A $40/m² tile vs a $200/m² tile across 20m² of wall is $3,200 alone. We guide you through selections that suit your budget.
Mid-height tiling (typically 1200–1500mm) costs significantly less than floor-to-ceiling. Full-height tiling is popular in premium finishes and adds considerable labour and material cost.
Older homes — particularly Highlands properties from the 1950s–1980s — can have waterproofing failures, rotted substrates or asbestos that require remediation before tiling can begin.
Custom-built vanity cabinetry, shaving cabinets and built-in storage adds to cost but significantly elevates the result. We build all cabinetry in-house as part of our joinery service.
Common questions
A standard bathroom renovation typically takes 14–20 working days once on site. Premium and bespoke projects with custom elements run 25–35+ working days. These times exclude tile lead times (which we manage upfront) and wet-trade cure times between waterproofing and tiling.
Yes — every project is quoted at a fixed price with a detailed scope of works. We don't use provisional sums for known items. The only time costs change is if you change scope during construction, which we manage with a transparent variation process.
You can supply them, or we can supply and coordinate them. Many clients prefer us to handle procurement — we manage lead times, check quantities and coordinate delivery to site. Either way, we allow enough lead time in scheduling so your renovation doesn't stall waiting for materials.
Yes — we're locally based in the Southern Highlands and have been delivering renovations across Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Bundanoon and the broader Wingecarribee Shire for over 20 years. We also work across Sydney's Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore and Northern Beaches.
Yes — we are a take on NDIS projects and deliver compliant accessible bathroom modifications including roll-in showers, grab rails, level-entry access and wider doorways. Learn more about our NDIS service →
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