Bathrooms cost NZ 2026 — typically $36,000 ($8,000–$85,000)

What does bathrooms cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical refresh to a full renovation

$36,000

Most jobs land between $8,000 and $85,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

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Bathrooms

Bathroom renovation

How far it goes

Size

Waterproofing and producer statement

Building consentneeded if the layout or plumbing moves

Estimated installed price

$38,000

Most jobs like this land between $27,000 and $54,000, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$26,000–$50,000 each

Full renovation — strip out and rebuild, 1$26,000–$50,000 each$26,000–$50,000

Waterproofing and producer statement$1,200–$3,500

NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Strip-out, framing changes, waterproofing, tiling, fittings, and all the trades coordinated.

Not included: Moving the bathroom to another room, structural work, and consent fees unless ticked.

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What drives the price

How far it goes, the size of the room, whether the layout and plumbing move, tiling versus a moulded liner, waterproofing, and consent where plumbing is relocated.

Example jobs

Refresh, same layout$12,000–$24,000

Full strip-out and rebuild$26,000–$50,000

High end with a tiled wet-room shower$45,000–$85,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does bathrooms cost in NZ?

A typical refresh to a full renovation is around $36,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $8,000 and $85,000. How far it goes, the size of the room, whether the layout and plumbing move, tiling versus a moulded liner, waterproofing, and consent where plumbing is relocated.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.