Rough price bands
These are deliberately broad, as a rough guide only, for homes across Campbelltown and the surrounding Macarthur suburbs. They assume the room is taken back to frame or slab and rebuilt to a good standard. They are not a quote.
| Tier | As a rough guide | What usually falls here |
|---|---|---|
| Smaller jobs | $8,000 – $18,000 | Powder rooms, laundries in the same position, a leaking shower rebuilt |
| Full bathroom renovations | $15,000 – $35,000 | Main family bathrooms, small bathrooms and ensuite refits in the same layout |
| Bigger projects | $28,000 and up | New ensuites or second bathrooms, combined rooms, relocated plumbing, two rooms at once |
Where your job lands within a band, or whether it moves into the next one, depends on the factors below. That is why we do not give a single "average" figure: two bathrooms of the same size can be priced very differently once the plumbing, the floor and the finishes are known.
Where the money goes
A bathroom renovation breaks down into three rough parts:
Trades — demolition, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tiling, carpentry and cabinet installation. This is the biggest part and does not shrink much for a smaller room.
Materials — tiles, bath, toilet, vanity, tapware, shower screen, lighting, exhaust fan, accessories.
Site and compliance — skip and waste removal, asbestos testing, protection, waterproofing certificate, supervision and cleaning.
What pushes the price up
Moving plumbing on a slab. Relocating a toilet, shower or bath waste on a concrete slab means cutting a trench and re-pouring. It adds days and cost. Keeping fittings in roughly the same place is the biggest single saving available.
Asbestos removal. In homes built before about 1990, testing comes first. If sheeting or floor coverings contain asbestos, licensed removal adds to the job, priced once the test results are known.
Hidden water damage. Rotted wall frames, soft floor sheeting or termite damage behind a leaking shower are repaired before the new bathroom goes in. Common in 1970s and 1980s homes.
Adding a bathroom. New drainage, framing and ventilation, and sometimes a hot water upgrade, cost more than renovating an existing room.
Premium finishes. Large-format or handmade tiles, designer tapware, custom joinery and underfloor heating move a job up its band.
What keeps it down
- Keep the layout and existing waste positions
- Choose mainstream porcelain tiles within a sensible allowance
- Use a quality stock vanity rather than custom joinery
- Lock in selections early, so there are no delays or rush freight
- Combine the bathroom and laundry into one project to share trades
What not to skimp on
Waterproofing. It is the difference between a bathroom that lasts twenty years and one that leaks in five.
Exhaust fan ducted outside. Mould on the ceiling costs more to fix than the fan.
Slip-resistant floor tiles. In a family home, safety comes first.
Tapware from a range with spare parts. A cheap mixer that cannot be repaired gets replaced — along with the tiles around it.
Comparing quotes
When you have more than one quote, check each covers:
- Asbestos testing for older homes
- Full strip-out to frame or slab
- Waterproofing to AS 3740 with a certificate
- A named tile allowance
- Full-height tiling (if wanted)
- Exhaust fan ducted outside
- Named fittings by brand and model
- Skip, waste removal and final clean
- How variations will be priced
A quote that leaves several of these out is usually not the bargain it looks.
Deposits and insurance
The maximum deposit in NSW is 10 per cent. For work over $20,000, home building compensation cover must be in place before a deposit is requested. Ask for the certificate. Progress payments should follow completed stages, not calendar dates.
Every job is different: get an on-site quote
No two bathrooms are the same. Room size, what is behind the old tiles, where the pipes run and the finishes you choose all change the number, so the bands above can only ever be a starting point. A proper on-site quote is the only way to get a customised price for your home.
A free measure tells us the room size, floor type, where the plumbing runs, whether asbestos testing is needed and what your family needs from the room. A written, itemised fixed-price quote follows, so you know exactly what is included before you commit.
Book your free on-site measure and quote or call 02 4601 3691.
See how a job runs and the common questions.
Renovation work is carried out in partnership with Coastal Renovation Group, a licensed NSW builder. Licence and insurance details are provided on request.
Questions people ask before they commit
What is a realistic budget for a family bathroom in Campbelltown?
As a rough guide, most main family bathrooms fall in the middle band on this page, somewhere between $15,000 and $35,000. Where yours lands depends on size, layout, finishes and what the strip-out uncovers, so a proper on-site quote is needed for a firm figure.
Why do quotes vary so much?
Quotes differ in what they include. Check whether each one covers asbestos testing, full waterproofing with a certificate, full-height tiling, an exhaust fan ducted outside, skip and waste, and a named tile allowance. A low quote missing those is not cheaper in the end.
How much deposit is allowed?
In NSW the maximum deposit for residential building work is 10 per cent. For work over $20,000, home building compensation cover must be in place before the builder asks for a deposit, and you should get the certificate.
Can we save by doing the demolition ourselves?
It is not recommended. In homes built before about 1990, wall sheeting and floor coverings may contain asbestos, and even without asbestos, damage to pipes, frames or the slab during DIY demolition often costs more to fix than it saved.
Is it cheaper to do two bathrooms at once?
Per room, yes, because trade visits, the skip and deliveries are shared. Most families stagger the work so one bathroom stays usable, while still pricing and scheduling them as one project.