How much does a bathroom renovation cost in 2024?
Updated Feb 2024 - Are you planning a bathroom renovation in Melbourne in 2024 and looking at all your bathroom costs? Here we will discuss some bathroom options and help you come up with a cost for your bathroom renovation.
Purple Building Group is a specialist in bathroom renovations in Eltham, Diamond Creek, Christmas Hills and throughout North East Melbourne
Average bathroom costs can be difficult to estimate as there simply is not an average bathroom. While there are the obvious small bathrooms and large bathrooms there is also the complexity of irregular shapes, older style bathrooms with hazardous materials and also the added concern of structural defects to the structural bathroom walls due to water damage. For older homes it is also wise to note any irregularities, are there bowed walls? Odd things that stand out? This may be a sign of previous poor workmanship.
As a basic guide, for a full large bathroom renovation in Melbourne, the bathroom renovation cost estimate would be around $30,000. There are obvious huge variables in this Bathroom renovation cost for Melbourne, although this is a cost figure you can start to look at.
Budget Bathroom - $20,000 - $35,000
Standard Bathroom - $30,000 - $45,000
High End Bathroom - $45,000 +
“There can be huge variables in costs with a bathroom renovation. Do your research and have a contingency unexpected damage that may be found”
Its also wise to keep a contingency percentage in place for anything unexpected. As the bathroom is a wet area, it is not uncommon to find unknown water damage under floors, or behind plaster which can add additional costs to your bathroom renovation. Here at Purple Building Group, we will show you any damage that is found during the demolition stage and explain what damage we have found, the best way to manage it and of course offer detailed costs to rectify any additional building works.
Some of the bigger cost items and considerations that will be involved in your bathroom renovation
Demolition.
Is there any asbestos? Additional demolition costs can occur here.
Is there easy access for a skip bin? And easy access from the bathroom to the skip bin?
Carpentry.
Is there any structural damage?
Are the walls straight?
Is the floor in good condition?
Plumbing.
Is the existing pipe work in good condition?
Will new plumbing fittings fit?
Is there any pipe work being relocated?
Waterproofing.
An extremely important element in your bathroom and Purple Building Group will ensure the bathroom renovation waterproofing is completed to Australian standards
Tiling.
How much are your tiles per meter?
How big or small are your tiles?
Are you having tile trims or mitred edge tiles?
Are you having floor to ceiling tiling?
Shower Screens.
Frameless, semi frameless or standard shower screen?
Bath.
Free standing or hob?
Vanity.
Custom made cabinetry or off the shelf?
Wall hung cabinetry or on the floor?
Tapwear.
Costs can range significantly here
Electrical.
Exhaust fan integrated
Power points
Lights
As you can see there are some significant variations for bathroom renovations costs in Melbourne 2023. If you have any plans or ideas, please send us an email and we can send our Bathroom Renovation Questionnaire for you to fill out and return to us where we can see how Purple Building Group can progress you bathroom renovation further.
