Bathrooms are the second-most-quoted renovation in Brisbane after kitchens - and the one most often under-budgeted. This guide gives you the real 2026 pricing tiers, what actually drives the number, and what to protect if your budget tightens.
Brisbane bathroom renovation pricing (2026)
- Budget refresh (tapware, vanity, paint, tiling over): $9,000-$16,000
- Standard full rebuild: $22,000-$32,000
- Mid-range with walk-in shower and stone top: $32,000-$45,000
- Premium bathroom with feature tile and freestanding bath: $45,000-$70,000+
What's actually inside a bathroom quote?
- Strip-out and rubbish removal
- Plumbing (rough-in and fit-off)
- Electrical (heat lamps, lighting, exhaust, GPOs)
- Waterproofing (mandatory to AS 3740)
- Wall and floor tiling
- Vanity, mirror, cabinetry
- Shower screen, tapware, toilet, accessories
- Painting and make-good
Why bathroom prices vary so much in Brisbane
Age of the home
Older Brisbane cottages (New Farm, Paddington, Ashgrove) often have timber floors that need structural reinforcement and rot repair. Add $3,000-$8,000. Post-1990 slab-on-ground homes are much simpler.
Tile selection and layout
Large-format tiles look premium but cost more to lay because they need level substrates. Feature tiles, mosaics and herringbone patterns add 25-60% to tiling labour.
Plumbing changes
Keeping fixtures in the same locations is the single biggest cost saver. Moving a toilet or shower drain in a concrete slab adds $2,000-$5,000.
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Request a Free ConsultationWhat to protect if your budget tightens
- Waterproofing - never compromise. Failures cost 5-10x the saving.
- Tapware quality - the mixer cartridges are what fail first
- Extraction fan - protects the whole room
- Substrate prep - covers everything else that follows
How long does a Brisbane bathroom renovation take?
Two to four weeks on site for a full rebuild, plus 3-6 weeks lead time for custom joinery or imported fixtures. Plan for one bathroom out of action for the duration.
How Orange Projects handles Brisbane bathrooms
Fixed-price quotes off a full inclusions list, licensed plumbers and electricians, certified waterproofing and a single point of contact for the entire build. We do not sub-let the project to another builder.
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