Suite, tiles, pipework, fan and lights for a bathroom or shower room. A guide from UK builders merchants' public prices, checked on 28 October 2026. Materials only, VAT included. It is not a quote.
What is going in?
| Basic | Mid range | |
|---|---|---|
| Shower room, no bath | £1,313 to £1,808 | £1,807 to £2,302 |
| Bath with a shower over it | £1,123 to £1,674 | £1,673 to £2,223 |
| Bath and a separate shower | £1,666 to £2,363 | £2,362 to £3,059 |
The other answers at their usual setting: Bath with a shower over it; Medium, about 2m x 2.5m; Basic: everyday, plain and practical.
Where the money goes
| Bath, shower and toilet | £518 to £802 |
| Tiles and tiling | £413 to £591 |
| Pipes, valves and waste | £84 to £110 |
| Fan, lights and towel rail | £105 to £171 |
What is included
| Close coupled toilet with seat | 1 | £99 to £145 |
| Wash basin with pedestal | 1 | £55 to £83 |
| Basin mixer tap mid range | 1 | £24 to £53 |
| Thermostatic bar shower mixer | 1 | £43 to £94 |
| Bath 1700x700 acrylic straight (bath only) | 1 | £125 to £183 |
| Bath shower mixer tap mid range | 1 | £69 to £110 |
| Bath screen hinged | 1 | £99 to £135 |
| Ceramic wall tiles mid range 5.4m2 of wet walls, plus 10% for cuts | 5.9m2 | £70 to £83 |
| Porcelain floor tiles mid range 5m2 of floor, plus 10% for cuts | 5.5m2 | £71 to £91 |
| Tile adhesive powder 20kg | 3 x bag | £24 to £36 |
| Grout 5kg | 1 x bag | £19 to £21 |
| Tile backer board 1200x600x12mm Behind the wet wall tiles | 8 x board | £91 to £189 |
| Tanking kit for wet areas (around 4m2) Waterproofing round the shower | 2 x kit | £119 to £150 |
| Silicone sealant sanitary 310ml | 3 x tube | £15 to £24 |
| Push-fit pipe 15mm 3m | 3 x length | £16 to £18 |
| Copper pipe 22mm 3m | 1 x length | £26 to £28 |
| Compression fittings assorted 15mm and 22mm | 1 x box | £26 to £38 |
| Isolation valve 15mm | 4 | £4 to £14 |
| Waste pipe 40mm 3m | 2 x length | £11 to £14 |
| Bathroom extractor fan 100mm with timer | 1 | £19 to £28 |
| LED downlight fire rated | 3 | £18 to £24 |
| Heated towel rail chrome around 800x500 | 1 | £67 to £119 |
How we worked it out
- 5m2 of floor.
- Tiles on the floor and the wet walls (round the bath or shower, and a basin splashback) to 2.1m, with 10% extra for cuts.
- Materials only, VAT included. Labour, skip hire, taking out the old suite, plastering, paint, furniture and mirrors are not included.
- Basic uses the lower half of each price range.
Get it done
Post the job and up to five ID-checked local traders quote for the whole thing, labour and materials together. Your money is held and released stage by stage, only when you sign each one off.
Questions
How much will a new bathroom cost?
The materials for a typical new bathroom come to about £1,123 to £1,674, VAT included. Labour is on top, and traders quote for it. The figure is a guide from merchants' public prices, not a quote.
Where do the prices come from?
From the public websites of UK merchants such as Screwfix, Toolstation, Wickes, Travis Perkins and Victorian Plumbing, checked on 28 October 2026. Each item has a low and a high price; the basic finish uses the lower half and mid range the upper half.
Does it include labour?
No. These are materials only. Post the job on Mazdurr and up to five ID-checked local traders quote for the whole thing, with your money held until you sign each stage off.