Bathroom Costs in Dundee — 2026 Guide
A genuinely transparent guide to what bathroom installation and renovation costs in Dundee, with full breakdowns by bathroom type and line-by-line cost ranges.
How Much Does a New Bathroom Cost in Dundee?
The honest answer is "it depends" — but unlike most bathroom websites, we'll show you exactly what it depends on. The total cost of a bathroom in Dundee is driven by four main factors: size of the room, scope of work (refurbishment vs renovation vs full installation), suite and tile choices, and any structural or layout changes.
Below are real price ranges based on hundreds of completed projects across Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth and Tayside. Every quote we issue is fully itemised and fixed price after a free home visit — so you know your exact number before committing to anything.
Cost by Bathroom Type
Refurbishment
£3,000 – £5,500
Same layout, new suite, retile, new flooring and accessories. 5–10 days.
Family Bathroom — Budget
£4,500 – £6,500
Quality mid-range suite, standard porcelain tiling, modern walk-in shower or bath. 10–14 days.
Family Bathroom — Mid
£6,500 – £9,500
Premium suite, large-format porcelain, underfloor heating, designer brassware. 2–3 weeks.
Ensuite
£4,000 – £8,000
Refit £4,000+, conversion from non-bathroom space £6,500+. 7–14 days.
Wet Room
£4,000 – £9,000
Full tanking, graded floor, quality drainage, premium tiling. 10–14 days.
Small Bathroom
£3,500 – £6,500
Compact spaces — less tiling but design effort still matters. 7–10 days.
Luxury Bathroom
£9,000 – £20,000+
Designer suite, natural stone or premium porcelain, bespoke joinery, smart systems. 3–4 weeks.
Renovation (existing layout)
£5,000 – £8,500
Strip to studs, new everything in the existing footprint. 2–3 weeks.
Line-by-Line Cost Breakdown
Here's where the money actually goes on a typical bathroom installation. Real ranges based on Dundee suppliers and labour rates in 2026.
| Item | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Strip-out & disposal | £300 – £600 | Removal of old suite, tiles, flooring; skip; disposal fees |
| Plumbing first-fix | £600 – £1,500 | Hot/cold supplies, waste runs, valves; more if layout changes |
| Electrical first-fix | £350 – £900 | Lighting, extractor, shaver socket, UFH; Part P certified |
| Plasterboard & prep | £250 – £600 | Moisture-resistant boards, levelling, taping |
| Waterproofing / tanking | £250 – £700 | Critical in wet zones and essential in wet rooms |
| Floor & wall tiling (labour) | £800 – £2,500 | Depends on area, format and complexity; large-format costs more to fit |
| Tiles (materials) | £300 – £2,500 | Ceramic £15/m², mid porcelain £30–£50/m², premium £60–£120+/m² |
| Suite (bath, WC, basin) | £500 – £3,500 | Budget £500, mid £1,200, premium £2,500+ |
| Shower valve & enclosure | £300 – £2,000 | Thermostatic mid £350, digital premium £1,000+ |
| Brassware (taps, towel rail) | £200 – £1,200 | Quality brassware is worth spending on |
| Vanity unit | £250 – £2,500+ | Off-the-shelf vs bespoke joinery |
| Underfloor heating | £400 – £900 | Electric mat + thermostat + screed |
| Lighting & mirror | £150 – £700 | Downlights, LED mirror, dimmer |
| Second-fix & finishing | £400 – £900 | Suite installation, sealing, snagging, clean |
What Drives the Price Up or Down
Suite spec
Premium freestanding baths add £800–£2,500 over standard. Designer brassware adds £400–£1,200. These are visible upgrades.
Tile choice
Mid porcelain at £40/m² vs natural stone at £100/m² can add £600–£1,500 on a typical bathroom.
Layout changes
Moving the WC or bath to a new position adds £400–£1,500 in plumbing work. Keeping positions is the biggest single saving.
Structural work
Removing walls, adding new joists, structural openings — £500–£2,500 depending on scope.
Tile area
Full-height tiling costs more than half-height + paint. Adds £400–£1,000.
Underfloor heating
£400–£900 added but very high comfort value.
Bespoke joinery
Custom vanity units add £800–£2,500 over off-the-shelf alternatives.
Getting the Best Value
The single biggest predictor of value isn't the suite you buy — it's the fitter who installs it. A great suite poorly fitted looks tired within a year; a modest suite fitted properly looks beautiful for a decade. So step one is to pick a fitter you trust.
After that, smart trade-offs include: spending on brassware (taps, shower valves, towel rail) because you touch them every day; keeping the existing layout if it works; choosing one premium feature (freestanding bath, natural stone, bespoke vanity) rather than spreading the budget thin; and being honest about whether you need a bath at all if it's a second bathroom.
Avoid the temptation to pick the cheapest quote. There's a reason it's cheapest — usually missing items, lower-quality materials, or a fitter who'll cut corners on waterproofing and tile preparation that you'll pay for in two years.
Why Our Quotes Are Honest
Every quote we issue is itemised, written and fixed price. We don't quote low to win the job and add extras later. If your project hits an unexpected issue — rotten joists under the floor, lead supply pipes that need replacing, a soil stack in worse condition than expected — we'll discuss it with you before doing anything and agree any change in writing. That's how a professional bathroom company should work, and it's how we've operated for 15+ years.