Your bathroom renovation budget should include everything you need to buy as well as the cost of tradesmen. There will always be hidden extras. With the average cost of a bathroom refit in the UK being around £3,000, you need to stay in control. The amount you spend will depend on if you are starting from scratch or only replacing some of the existing features. Below is a breakdown that is realistic. For the best tradesmen you can rely on Bristol Builders Network to source a Bristol bathroom fitter for you.
Bathroom Renovation Budget : Cost of a Bath
Most bathrooms have a bath tub in them. So, unless you are thinking of replacing your bath for a walk–in wet room, you will need to consider the cost of replacing your bath. There is a huge spectrum of prices; a simple bath can cost less than a hundred pounds; you could however splash out thousands of pounds on one. A bath is generally sold separately to the rest of the suite, a cheap acrylic bath costing around £70. This type of bath will not last long and is very flimsy; we recommend you choose a fiberglass-reinforced bath. For a budget bath you could choose a basic steel bath for around £120. A stone bath or cast iron bath could easy cost you thousands of pounds; so for a realistic bathroom renovation budget, choose a composite or acrylic tub.
Showers
Like baths, you can pay a little or a lot for your shower. A low-end shower could set you back as little as £50; a top-end shower can cost you well over a thousand pounds. Electric showers are the cheapest option to buy, but running an electric shower may not be as cheap as running one where the water is heated by gas. A bath/ shower mixer is a popular choice, and once again you can pay as little as £50 for one. A manual shower mixer is also an option and is available from around £60. For something classier, choose a digital shower or tower shower. These options are pricey, however, and can cost anything from a few hundred to a few thousand pounds.
Shower Cubicles
Shower cubicles are relatively inexpensive and can cost less than 100 pounds. You do need to take into consideration that the shower tray will be sold separately and this will add to the cost. Wet room style showers are increasing in popularity, and these can now cost as little as a few hundred pounds for a fixed enclosure with no door.
After you have chosen these larger items, you still need to consider the cost of a basin, toilet, and taps. Budget basins and toilet can costs as little as £60 each; you can of course pay much more if you wish. Lastly, your taps can cost you as much as your bathroom basins, these being just one of the added extras that many people forget to budget for when renovating their bathroom.