What does a new bathroom cost in 2026? Full price guide

The one question nobody answers straight: what does a bathroom cost? Honest answer: it depends. But we can give very concrete ranges, broken down per item. The figures below match what we see in 2026 on 4–8 m² renovations across greater Waregem — incl. 6% VAT for renovations of properties older than 10 years.

Total budget by renovation type

• Refresh (same layout, new fittings and tiles): €8,000 – €14,000
• Full renovation (new piping, new layout, new sanitaryware): €14,000 – €25,000
• Premium (walk-in shower with poured floor, underfloor heating, custom vanity): €25,000 – €40,000
• Wellness level (sauna, double walk-in, hammam features): €40,000+

All-in figures: demolition, structure, tiling, fittings, piping and installation. Lighting and electrics not included (avg. €800 – €1,500 for a bathroom).

Breakdown per item

Many clients assume the sanitaryware (tap, shower, WC, bath) is the biggest line. In practice the weight sits elsewhere.

• Demolition and disposal: €800 – €1,800 (skip and landfill included)
• Plumbing and piping: €2,000 – €4,500
• Tiling + material: €3,500 – €7,000 (very tile-dependent)
• Sanitaryware (tap, shower, WC, basin, bath): €2,500 – €6,000
• Custom vanity: €1,200 – €3,500
• Underfloor heating: €1,000 – €2,000 extra

The four hidden costs

On every quote you receive, watch out for:

• Asbestos certificate if the property predates 2001 — mandatory, €350 – €700.
• Re-routing pipes through other rooms — often missed in quotes.
• Plaster and paintwork after tiling (ceiling, untiled walls).
• Extra wall screeds when underfloor heating is added — sometimes 2 cm difference means 2 cm short under doors.

Want a realistic quote? Get three quotes for a comparable scope, compare the line items side by side, and pay attention to what is not in them. We always provide an itemised breakdown — no haggling, but you know exactly what you are paying for.