The bands
What Sutherland Shire bathroom renovations typically cost in 2026. Planning ranges — every home is priced from a measure.
| Room | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small / second bathroom | $15,000 – $24,000 |
| Ensuite | $16,000 – $28,000 |
| Main bathroom | $22,000 – $36,000 |
| Main bathroom, premium or larger | $36,000 – $55,000 |
| Accessible bathroom | Similar to above + features |
| Laundry | $9,000 – $20,000 |
What sits inside the number
- Demolition and waste removal.
- Plumbing and electrical.
- Sheeting and certified waterproofing.
- Tiling — floor and walls.
- Vanity, toilet, tapware, shower screen, mirror, accessories.
- Lighting and exhaust fan.
- Cleaning and handover.
What moves it
Layout changes. Moving the toilet, shower or vanity means new drainage runs, and on slab floors concrete cutting.
Walls. Removing a wall between a bathroom and toilet adds framing, lining and finish work.
Asbestos. Tested first; removal priced separately.
Tiles. Large formats, mosaics, herringbone and feature walls take more labour.
Fittings. Tapware and vanities range widely in price.
Extras. Heated floors, heated towel rails, niches, recessed mirror cabinets, freestanding baths.
Deposits and payments
In NSW, the maximum deposit you can be asked to pay is 10 percent. Work over $20,000 needs a written contract and home building compensation cover in place before any deposit is requested. Progress payments should follow completed stages.
Get a real number
A measure turns a band into a fixed written price.
Call 02 4307 5309 or send the room details through.
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Questions people ask before they commit
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in the Sutherland Shire?
As a 2026 planning guide: main bathroom $22,000 to $36,000, ensuite $16,000 to $28,000, small or second bathroom $15,000 to $24,000, laundry $9,000 to $20,000. Asbestos removal, layout changes and premium finishes add to these.
What makes a bathroom renovation more expensive?
Moving plumbing, removing walls, asbestos removal, larger rooms, premium tiles and tapware, custom joinery, heated floors and complex tile layouts such as herringbone or mosaics.
What is the deposit?
Under NSW home building law, the maximum deposit you can be asked to pay is 10 percent. For work over $20,000, home building compensation cover must be in place before a deposit is requested, and progress payments should align with completed stages.
Is it cheaper to do two rooms at once?
Usually, per room. Trades, waterproofing visits, demolition and waste are shared. The trade-off is having two rooms out of action at the same time.