How much does a new bathroom or kitchen cost?
A 2026 guide to bathroom, ensuite and kitchen costs for homeowners in Bromsgrove, Redditch and south Birmingham, and what pushes the price up or down.
Plan with real numbers
Most people start a renovation with no idea what it should cost. The figures below are national averages from Checkatrade, updated in 2026, so you can set a realistic budget before anyone visits.
Every home is different, so the only accurate price is a quote for your room. We visit, measure up and give you a written quote free of charge, with the materials listed so you know exactly what you are paying for.
How much does a new bathroom cost?
A typical new bathroom in the UK costs between £5,500 and £8,000 including fitting, with an average of about £7,000. A simple refresh of an existing room can start from around £4,000, while a large, high-end or complex bathroom can run to £14,000 or more.
The figure moves most with how much the layout changes and the fittings you choose. A like-for-like replacement keeps costs down. Moving the toilet, adding a separate shower or knocking two rooms into one adds plumbing and building work.
Our bathroom renovations| Item | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| New bathroom, typical range | £5,500 to £8,000 |
| Basic refresh | From about £4,000 |
| Large, high-end or complex bathroom | £14,000 and up |
| Removing the old bathroom | £600 to £1,000, plus skip |
| Wall tiling | £950 to £1,250 |
| Full first and second fix plumbing | £1,500 to £3,000 |
| Changing the layout, such as a new stud wall | About £1,750 |
| Shower enclosure, fitted | £350 to £800 |
Source: Checkatrade, How much does it cost to fit a new bathroom? (updated March 2026). National figures including materials and fitting, as a guide only.
How much does an ensuite cost?
An ensuite or shower room uses many of the same trades as a full bathroom in a smaller space, so the cost per square metre is often higher. As a guide, a standard ensuite with us usually comes in at around £7,000 to £8,000, depending on the fittings and how much plumbing needs to move.
A brand-new ensuite, rather than a replacement, can cost more because the waste and water supply have to be brought to the room. Loft ensuites also need extra time for access and working under sloping ceilings.
Our ensuites and shower roomsTypical price for a standard ensuite with Alpha B&K, before any changes to the layout.
Get an ensuite quoteHow much does a new kitchen cost?
A full kitchen renovation using standard units typically costs between £6,200 and £16,800 in the UK, with an average of about £11,500. A bespoke kitchen ranges from around £15,000 to £50,000.
Fitting alone usually costs £3,700 to £9,300, on top of the units, worktops and appliances. Solid wood or stone worktops, an island and moving the sink or cooker all add to the total.
Our kitchen fitting| Item | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Budget full kitchen renovation | £6,200 to £16,800 |
| Bespoke full kitchen renovation | £15,000 to £50,000 |
| Fitting only, labour | £3,700 to £9,300 |
| Kitchen units, supply only | £1,500 to £10,000 |
| Kitchen fitter day rate | £250 to £350 |
Source: Checkatrade, Kitchen renovation: cost breakdown (updated October 2026). National figures including materials and fitting, as a guide only.
What affects the price
Seven things decide most of the cost. We talk through each of them at the visit, so there are no surprises later.
Size and layout
A larger room needs more tiles, more flooring and more time. Keeping the toilet, bath and sink where they are is the biggest single saving.
Moving plumbing and waste
Moving a toilet means moving the soil pipe. It is often possible, but it adds labour and sometimes floor work.
What we find behind the walls
Old pipework, rotten joists or uneven floors only show once the old room is stripped out. We tell you straight away if we find anything.
The fittings you choose
A freestanding bath, brass taps or a stone worktop cost more than standard options. We will tell you where spending more is worth it.
Tiling
Floor-to-ceiling tiling, large-format tiles and patterns take longer to lay than a half-tiled wall.
Electrics
New lighting, extractor fans, shaver points and kitchen circuits are done by NICEIC-registered electricians and certified.
Access
Loft ensuites, top-floor flats and tight stairways add time for carrying materials and removing waste.
What a good quote should include
Quotes often look different because they cover different things. When you compare them, check each one includes these, so you are comparing the same job.
Ask us for a written quote- Removal and disposal of the old room or kitchen
- Making good walls and floors after the strip-out
- Plumbing, including any pipework being moved
- Electrics, and who certifies them
- Tiling, with the area and the type of tile
- Which materials and fittings are included, and which you supply
- A start date and how long the work will take
- Public liability insurance
Questions about cost
Can't see what you're looking for? Give us a call and we'll talk it through.
07429 946091Q.01Do you charge for a quote?
No. We visit, measure up and give you a written quote free of charge.
Q.02Why does every quote come in at a different price?
Quotes often include different things. Check that each one covers removal, making good, plumbing, electrics, tiling and materials, so you are comparing the same job.
Q.03Can you work to a budget?
Yes. Tell us your budget at the visit and we will tell you honestly what it will get you, and where to spend or save.
Q.04How accurate are these figures?
They are national averages to help you plan. The only accurate price is a quote for your room, which is why we come out and look before we price anything.
Want a price for your room?
We visit, measure up and give you a written quote free of charge.
