Bathroom renovations in Brisbane.
Plan a bathroom or ensuite renovation with Manabuilt (QBCC Licence 15572459). Explore refresh and full-renovation scopes, then request a site inspection. A written quote and schedule follow assessment of your room, selections and building requirements.
Start with an enquiry. Your scope, written quote and schedule follow site assessment.
A bathroom renovation can affect plumbing, electrical and waterproofing beneath the visible finishes. The work required depends on the existing condition, chosen layout and fixture changes. We assess these details before setting the waterproofing and trade work out in a written scope.
Apartments, units and townhouses can have body-corporate rules, shared services and access constraints. Tell us about the building's requirements early. We check how the proposed work affects common property and plan documentation, access and scheduling for the actual scope.
Start with your room dimensions, photos and preferred finishes. We confirm the condition, access and work included before agreeing a written price. If concealed damage or a change of scope requires additional work, it is quoted for approval before proceeding.
Bathroom renovation costs in Brisbane
Bathroom renovation costs depend on demolition, waterproofing, tiled area, fixtures, service changes and access. A cosmetic refresh suits an existing bathroom in sound condition; a full renovation requires a different scope. We assess your room and selections before preparing a written quote. Use the options below to plan your inspection discussion.
Planning budgets, including GST
- Essential Refresh
- $10,000–$20,000
- Selected cosmetic updates; suitable existing layout and wet-area work retained.
- Standard Renovation
- $30,000–$45,000
- Full strip-out and renewal, standard fixtures and finishes, generally keeping the layout.
- Premium Renovation
- $45,000–$70,000+
- Custom joinery, higher-spec finishes and more detailed design. Complex work can exceed this range.
Indicative bathroom planning ranges, including GST. Your written quote follows inspection and agreed selections. Size, access, structural repairs, hazardous-material removal and service relocations can change the budget.
Your written quote will set out inclusions, exclusions and GST. Concealed damage, plumbing relocation and apartment access can affect the scope. Timing is discussed after assessment and depends on approvals and material availability. An online enquiry does not confirm a price or booking.
What a Manabuilt bathroom renovation includes
The work below can form part of your renovation. Inclusions depend on the agreed scope; confirm them in your written quote.
- Demolition and waste removal if agreed in the scope
- Waterproofing method suitable for the assessed wet area
- Plumbing work for any agreed fixture changes
- Electrical work for any agreed lighting and power changes
- Wall and floor finishes selected for the room
- Fixture and fitting supply responsibilities specified in writing
- Building requirements and any relevant approvals checked
- Handover documents and workmanship terms specified in the agreement
What to know about renovating a bathroom in Brisbane
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Waterproofing is non-negotiable
Waterproofing needs to suit the wet area, substrate and proposed work. A refresh that retains existing surfaces requires a different assessment from a full strip-out. Ask how the waterproofing scope and any required documents will be set out in your agreement.
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Strata and body-corp approval
A lot change may affect common property or a building by-law. The required body-corporate approval depends on the scheme and proposed work. Check your by-laws and building requirements before work begins; see Queensland's guidance on lot improvements.
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Apartment access and noise hours
Ask the building about lift access, parking, common-area protection and permitted work hours. These vary by building and affect the site-specific work sequence and schedule.
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Council approval
Approval depends on the exact work. Brisbane City Council explains when plumbing work is minor, notifiable or permit work. Discuss proposed plumbing or structural changes before finalising scope and check applicable requirements with the relevant authority.
Why Brisbane homeowners choose Manabuilt
- QBCC licence 15572459; discuss trade work and required documentation for your project.
- A written quote for your agreed scope, with changes priced for approval before extra work.
- Workmanship terms for the agreed scope set out in the written agreement.
- Apartment access and relevant body-corporate requirements considered during planning.
- Refresh and full-renovation options, with inclusions explained before you commit.
Bathroom renovation FAQs
- How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Brisbane?
- The cost depends on the work required: a cosmetic refresh and a full strip-out have very different scopes. Room condition, waterproofing, tiled area, fixtures, plumbing and electrical changes, and apartment access all affect the price. Manabuilt assesses your site and selections before preparing a written quote with inclusions, exclusions and GST. Send your design preferences to request an inspection.
- How long does a bathroom renovation take in Brisbane?
- Duration depends on the existing condition, agreed scope, apartment access, approvals and availability of fixtures. We discuss a project-specific schedule after inspection and confirm it separately from your online design enquiry.
- What changes the cost of a new bathroom?
- Compare the same scope when reviewing quotes: demolition, waterproofing, wall and floor tiling, fixtures, plumbing, electrical and waste removal. Moving services, repairing concealed damage, increasing the tiled area and choosing premium fixtures can increase costs. Apartment access and body-corp requirements also need to be included in the plan.
- Do you need council approval to renovate a bathroom in Brisbane?
- Approval depends on the proposed work. Brisbane City Council distinguishes minor, notifiable and permit plumbing work; new fixtures can be notifiable and permit work requires Council approval. For apartments, check the building's by-laws and whether changes affect common property. Confirm the requirements before work starts.
- Do you renovate small apartment bathrooms?
- Yes. Ask us about a compact bathroom or ensuite. Tell us your floor plan, building access and any body-corporate requirements so we can assess the room and agree the work in writing.
- Do you renovate bathrooms in Milton and South Brisbane?
- Yes. Milton, South Brisbane, West End, Highgate Hill, Toowong and Auchenflower are in our service area. Send your suburb, bathroom dimensions and building access details so we can discuss the scope and any strata requirements.
Bathroom renovations across inner Brisbane
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.
Tell us about your bathroom.
Leave your details to discuss a site inspection. A finished design is optional.
What happens next
- We contact you to discuss the rooms and work you have in mind.
- We arrange a suitable inspection time and assess the site.
- Your agreed scope and selections inform a written quote.
QBCC Licence 15572459