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How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Edinburgh?

There is no single price for a bathroom renovation in Edinburgh. Cost depends on room size, the fittings you choose, how much tiling is involved and whether plumbing or electrics move. A simple refit in an existing layout costs far less than a full wet room. The only reliable figure comes from a written quote after a site visit.

Fitted bathroom with tiled walls by Carpathian Craft in Edinburgh

What actually drives the cost?

Most of the difference between two bathrooms comes down to these points.

  • Room size and how much wall and floor gets tiled.
  • Whether the layout stays put or the soil pipe and feeds move.
  • The tiles themselves: large format and natural stone take longer to cut and set.
  • Fittings: a basic suite and a designer suite are not close in price.
  • Condition behind the old bathroom, such as rotten floor or failed plaster.
  • Access, parking and stair carries in a tenement flat.

Are there typical ranges?

Across the UK trade, a small refit in the same layout typically sits at the lower end, while a full wet room with moved services and premium tiling sits much higher. Ranges quoted online vary widely and are only a rough guide.

Treat any online figure as an indication of scale, not a price. Costs vary with size, spec and the condition of the room.

Does moving the layout cost more?

Yes. Moving a toilet or shower means new pipe runs, floor work and often extra making good. Keeping the layout is the single easiest way to hold the cost down.

Why do tenement bathrooms differ?

Older Edinburgh flats often have lath and plaster walls, uneven floors and awkward soil stack positions. That preparation work is real time, and it is why two rooms of the same size can price differently.

How do I get an accurate figure?

Book a visit, show the room and say what you want. We measure, check the condition and send the price in writing. We give a free, no-obligation written quote. The price we quote is the price you pay.

How Carpathian Craft can help

We fit bathrooms and wet rooms across Edinburgh and about 20 miles around it, from strip-out to the last tile.

We give a free, no-obligation written quote. The price we quote is the price you pay.

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