Logan's housing stock is a genuine mix: brick and tile family homes from the 1970s and 1980s, timber Queenslanders on stumps, and newer builds in growth areas like Yarrabilba and Park Ridge. What a bathroom renovation involves, and what it should cost, depends heavily on which of those you own. This guide looks at bathroom renovations specifically through a Logan lens.
Bathroom renovations in Logan generally cost between $20,000 and $45,000 in 2026 for a full renovation, with older homes on brick or timber sitting toward the higher end once plumbing and waterproofing catch-up work is factored in. Most jobs take 7 to 21 days on site.
Why Logan's older housing stock changes the job
A lot of Logan bathrooms were last touched decades ago, often with waterproofing that predates the current Australian Standard, and tiling laid straight over old membrane that has since failed quietly behind the walls. When we strip out an older bathroom in suburbs like Springwood, Slacks Creek, Beenleigh or Loganholme, it is common to find timber that has softened near the shower recess, or drainage falls that were never quite right in the first place. None of this is unusual, but it does mean the honest price for renovating an older Logan bathroom includes an allowance for what gets found once the tiles come off, not just what is visible on the surface.
Newer Logan homes in growth corridors generally have modern waterproofing and plumbing already in good condition, so the renovation cost sits more toward finishes, layout and fixtures rather than remedial work.
Typical Logan bathroom renovation costs, 2026
| Renovation type | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential refresh, same layout | $18,000 to $28,000 | Full strip-out, new waterproofing, tiling, vanity, toilet and tapware, no plumbing moves |
| Mid-range renovation | $28,000 to $40,000 | Better tiling and fixtures, minor layout tweaks, possibly a walk-in shower |
| Full structural transformation | $40,000 to $45,000+ | Layout changed, walls adjusted, premium tapware and stone, sometimes an ensuite added |
These bands are broadly consistent with independent Logan and South East Queensland pricing research, which puts a complete bathroom renovation at roughly $23,500 to $45,000 depending on the level of structural and plumbing work required. Pricing published elsewhere in South East Queensland sits in a similar range, with premium renovations reaching $45,000 to $65,000 where a full layout change is involved. Prices always depend on your specific home, so treat these as a planning guide rather than a quote.
Waterproofing standards you should insist on
A bathroom renovation should include a full strip-out to the studs or brick, new waterproofing applied by a licensed waterproofer to the relevant Australian Standard, and a compliance certificate for that work handed to you at completion. This matters more in an older Logan home than almost anywhere else in the build, because it is the step most likely to have been skipped or done poorly in a previous renovation. If a builder's quote does not clearly separate out the waterproofing scope from general tiling, ask them to.
- Full membrane replacement, not a coat applied over old tiling or old waterproofing
- Correct falls to the floor waste, checked before tiling begins
- Waterproofing taken up the wall to the height required at wet areas, not just the shower base
- A compliance certificate issued by the person who applied the membrane
Timber-framed and elevated Logan homes
Queenslander-style homes on stumps, still common through parts of Logan, add an extra consideration: plumbing usually runs underneath the house rather than through a slab, which can make relocating fixtures easier in some ways and more involved in others depending on access. It is worth having this assessed at the quoting stage rather than assuming it will be straightforward either way.
If your Logan home was built before the mid-1990s, budget a contingency of around 10 to 15 percent on top of the quoted price for the waterproofing and minor structural surprises that only show up once the old tiles are off.
Timeline for a Logan bathroom renovation
- Site inspection and fixed-price quote, including an allowance for likely remedial work in older homes.
- Selections confirmed: tiles, vanity, toilet, tapware, shower screen.
- Demolition and strip-out, including assessment of what is found behind the walls.
- Plumbing and electrical rough-in.
- Waterproofing and curing time.
- Tiling, fixture installation and final fit-off.
- Handover and compliance paperwork.
Most Logan bathroom renovations take 7 to 21 days on site, similar to the Gold Coast, though older homes with unexpected remedial work can run a little longer. Being upfront about that possibility at the quoting stage avoids an unpleasant surprise mid-project.
Choosing a builder for a Logan bathroom
Ask specifically whether the builder has worked on homes of a similar age and construction to yours in Logan, not just generic renovation experience. A builder who has opened up 1970s brick and tile homes in Springwood or Beenleigh will know what to expect behind the tiles and price accordingly, rather than treating your quote as a guess.
Before you sign a Logan bathroom quote
- Confirm the waterproofing scope is separated out and meets the current Australian Standard
- Ask whether an allowance has been included for remedial work in an older home
- Get the plumbing and electrical trades named, with their licence details
- Confirm days on site and lead time before demolition starts
- Ask for examples of similar-aged Logan homes the builder has renovated
Renovating a bathroom in Logan? We inspect the home first, price honestly for what older housing stock tends to reveal, and manage every licensed trade under one fixed price.
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