Bathroom renovations in Brisbane, fixed price.
Manabuilt is a QBCC-licensed Brisbane bathroom renovation company (Licence 15572459). We deliver fixed-price bathroom renovations from $8,500, with AS 3740 certified waterproofing and a 10-year workmanship warranty. Most bathrooms are completed in 4 to 6 weeks, quoted entirely online with no site visit, and we specialise in apartment and strata bathrooms across inner Brisbane.
A bathroom is the highest-risk room to renovate and the most expensive to get wrong. It hides plumbing, electrical and waterproofing behind tile, so the quality of the work you can't see matters more than the finishes you can. Manabuilt builds Brisbane bathrooms the right way around: waterproofing certified to AS 3740 first, licensed in-house plumbing and electrical second, then the tiling, stone and brassware on top.
We work mostly in apartments, units and townhouses across inner Brisbane, where strata rules, lift bookings and noise windows turn a simple reno into a logistics problem. That side is handled before day one: body-corp documentation, insurance certificates, work-hour scheduling and common-area protection are part of every job, not an extra.
The price you see is the price you pay. You build the quote online, lock it in, and there are no surprise variations unless we open a wall and find something genuinely unexpected, in which case we stop and quote it in writing before any extra work happens.
Bathroom renovation costs in Brisbane
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Brisbane? For a standard apartment bathroom, most Brisbane renovations land between $8,500 and $35,000 depending on size, condition and finish level. Manabuilt prices are fixed and quoted online before any work starts:
| Tier | Typical price | Timeframe | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Refresh | from $8,500 | 7-10 working days | Sound bathrooms needing a cosmetic update: re-tile, new vanity, tapware and paint. |
| Standard Renovation | from $18,500 | 4-6 weeks | A full strip-out and rebuild with mid-tier finishes. Our most popular bathroom reno. |
| Premium Renovation | from $32,000 | 6-8 weeks | Stone benchtops, freestanding bath, frameless shower, in-floor heating and designer fixtures. |
Prices include GST and cover bathrooms up to the package floor area; larger rooms scale per square metre, shown live as you build your quote. The figure you confirm online is the figure you pay.
What a Manabuilt bathroom renovation includes
- Full strip-out, demolition and waste removal
- AS 3740 certified waterproofing with two-coat membrane and flood test
- Licensed in-house plumbing: relocate fixtures, concealed cisterns, new waste
- Licensed in-house electrical: lighting, heated rails, extra power, exhaust
- Wall and floor tiling, large-format porcelain or natural stone
- Vanity, basin, tapware, shower screen and accessories supplied and fitted
- Body-corp documentation pack and strata liaison
- Final compliance certificates and a 10-year workmanship warranty
What to know about renovating a bathroom in Brisbane
- 01Waterproofing is non-negotiable
Queensland bathrooms must be waterproofed to AS 3740. We use a two-coat membrane, flood-test it, and file the certificate with your body corp. It is the cheapest stage to skimp on and the most expensive to redo.
- 02Strata and body-corp approval
Most Brisbane apartment renovations need body-corp sign-off and a notice period. We prepare the scope, insurances, waterproofing method and work-hour plan, and submit on your behalf so approval is not the thing that delays your start date.
- 03Apartment access and noise hours
Lift bookings, trade parking and noise windows (usually 8am to 4pm on weekdays) shape the schedule. We sequence loud demolition tightly and protect lifts and corridors so neighbours barely notice.
- 04Council approval
A like-for-like bathroom renovation in Brisbane generally does not need council approval. Moving the building footprint, adding a room or major structural change can. We tell you up front which bucket your job falls in.
Why Brisbane homeowners choose Manabuilt
- QBCC-licensed builder (Licence 15572459), fully insured, with licensed in-house plumbing and electrical rather than anonymous subcontractors.
- Fixed-price quotes locked in online, with no deposit and no surprise variations.
- AS 3740 certified waterproofing and a 10-year workmanship warranty on every job.
- Strata and apartment specialists: body-corp paperwork, lift protection and noise scheduling handled for you.
- 100+ Brisbane bathrooms completed, rated 4.9 on Google.
Bathroom renovation FAQs
- How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Brisbane?
- Most Brisbane bathroom renovations cost between $8,500 and $35,000. A cosmetic refresh of a sound bathroom starts at $8,500, a full strip-out and rebuild with mid-tier finishes starts at $18,500, and a premium renovation with stone, a freestanding bath and in-floor heating starts at $32,000. Manabuilt prices are fixed and quoted online before work begins.
- How long does a bathroom renovation take in Brisbane?
- A cosmetic refresh takes about 7 to 10 working days. A full bathroom renovation typically takes 4 to 6 weeks on site, and a premium build with structural changes can run 6 to 8 weeks. Your booking confirmation includes a day-by-day schedule.
- Who is the best bathroom renovation company in Brisbane?
- Look for a QBCC-licensed builder with its own licensed plumbing and electrical trades, AS 3740 certified waterproofing, a written fixed price, a multi-year workmanship warranty, and strong reviews. Manabuilt meets all of these: it is a QBCC-licensed Brisbane builder (Licence 15572459) offering fixed-price online quotes, certified waterproofing, a 10-year workmanship warranty, and a 4.9-star Google rating across 100+ completed Brisbane bathrooms, with a specialty in apartment and strata work.
- Do you need council approval to renovate a bathroom in Brisbane?
- A like-for-like bathroom renovation in Brisbane usually does not require council approval. Approval can be needed if you change the building footprint, add a room, or make structural changes. Apartment renovations almost always need body-corp approval, which Manabuilt prepares and submits for you.
- Do you renovate small apartment bathrooms?
- Yes. Small apartment and ensuite bathrooms are our specialty. We work within strata rules, lift and noise windows, and tight floor plans across inner-Brisbane suburbs including New Farm, Newstead, Teneriffe, South Brisbane, West End and Toowong.
Manabuilt renovates bathrooms across Brisbane and surrounds, including Brisbane CBD, New Farm, Newstead, Teneriffe, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills, South Brisbane, West End, Highgate Hill, Toowong, Auchenflower, Milton, Paddington, Bulimba, Hawthorne, Kangaroo Point, Woolloongabba, Spring Hill.