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A realistic budget for your bathroom, ensuite or wet room in about a minute, with 2026 prices for Dublin and the rest of Ireland. Includes VAT and a contingency.
These are the build costs the calculator starts from, including labour, materials and VAT at 13.5%. For a standard bathroom the scope of the work sets the price, not just the size. Dublin costs more because labour and access cost more.
A small ensuite or a wet room is priced by fittings level: standard fittings bring the band down by 8%, premium fittings add 20%.
| Bathroom job | Dublin | Rest of Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh | €4,000 to €7,000 | €3,000 to €6,000 |
| Full renovation, layout kept | €7,000 to €13,000 | €6,000 to €11,000 |
| Full renovation with layout change | €9,000 to €17,000 | €8,000 to €15,000 |
| Large bathroom, premium finish | €14,000 to €25,000+ | €12,000 to €22,000+ |
| Small ensuite, standard fittings | €4,600 to €9,200 | €3,680 to €7,360 |
| Small ensuite, premium fittings | €6,000 to €12,000 | €4,800 to €9,600 |
| Wet room, standard fittings | €11,040 to €20,240+ | €9,200 to €18,400+ |
| Wet room, premium fittings | €14,400 to €26,400+ | €12,000 to €24,000+ |
Build cost including VAT, before add-ons, design and project management, and contingency.
Moving the toilet, shower or basin away from where it is now is one of the biggest cost drivers in a bathroom. The calculator shows it as its own add-on, so a like-for-like renovation isn't priced as if it needs new drainage.
Design and project management is kept low, up to 3% of the build cost, because most bathroom-only jobs don't need an architect. The contingency is 10 to 15% for a house built in 1980 or later and 15 to 20% for an older house.
| Add-on | Cost |
|---|---|
| Move toilet, shower or basin | €1,500 to €4,000 |
| Wet room waterproofing and drainage | €2,000 to €5,000 |
| Electric underfloor heating | €400 to €1,200 |
| Premium tile upgrade | €1,000 to €5,000+ |
| Bespoke vanity unit | €800 to €4,000+ |
Including VAT. The same in Dublin and the rest of Ireland. Wet room waterproofing and drainage is already part of the wet room price.
Three common bathroom jobs run through the calculator. These are Build Me estimates to show how the numbers add up, not prices from finished jobs.
Full renovation with the layout kept, house built before 1980, electric underfloor heating.
Total budget
€8,500 to €17,400
Small ensuite with standard fittings, house built after 1980, no add-ons.
Total budget
€4,000 to €8,700
Wet room with premium fittings, house built after 1980, electric underfloor heating.
Total budget
€16,000 to €33,000+
The premium tile upgrade (€1,000 to €5,000+) and the bespoke vanity unit (€800 to €4,000+) can go higher with very high-end choices, so the top of the range shows a “+” when either is switched on.
If you would rather have a fixed price than a range, Build Me offers three bathroom packages, Essential, Standard and Premium, from €8,200 + VAT (€9,307 including VAT). Each one lists exactly what is included, from strip-out to final clean.
The packages are shown before VAT on that page, while this calculator includes VAT, so compare like with like. See the bathroom renovation packages for what each one covers.
It starts from a build cost band for your type of job and location. A standard bathroom is priced by scope, from a cosmetic refresh to a large bathroom with a premium finish. A small ensuite or wet room is priced by fittings level.
Add-ons are added at their own prices. Design and project management runs from nothing up to 3% of the build cost. The contingency is worked out on the build and add-ons, and it is higher for houses built before 1980, because older pipework and drainage are the main source of surprises once a bathroom is opened up.
An online estimate gets your budget right. A visit gets the price right, because the details that change a price only show up on site.
Use the calculator to set a realistic budget before you speak to anyone.
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It gives a realistic planning range based on 2026 Irish prices and your answers, not a fixed price. The figures include VAT at 13.5%. A written quote from a contractor who has visited your home is the only accurate figure for your project.
In Dublin, a cosmetic refresh costs about €4,000 to €7,000 and a full renovation with the layout kept about €7,000 to €13,000, before contingency, including VAT. Outside Dublin it is €3,000 to €6,000 and €6,000 to €11,000. For a fixed price, Build Me's Essential package covers an ensuite or small bathroom up to about 4 m² for €8,200 + VAT (€9,307 including VAT).
A small ensuite costs about €4,600 to €9,200 in Dublin with standard fittings, or €6,000 to €12,000 with premium fittings, including VAT. Outside Dublin it is €3,680 to €7,360 and €4,800 to €9,600. Add a contingency on top.
A wet room costs about €11,040 to €20,240+ in Dublin with standard fittings, or €14,400 to €26,400+ with premium fittings, including VAT. It costs more than a standard bathroom because the whole floor is waterproofed and needs a fall to the drain. Outside Dublin it is €9,200 to €18,400+ with standard fittings.
Moving fixtures means rerouting plumbing and drainage, one of the biggest cost drivers in a bathroom renovation. It adds about €1,500 to €4,000. The calculator shows it as a separate add-on, so a straightforward renovation isn't priced as if it includes work most projects don't need.
A full renovation with the layout kept replaces the fittings, tiling and finishes in the same footprint. A layout change also moves the toilet, shower or basin, which adds plumbing and drainage work, so it sits in a higher cost band.
Yes, through the question about when the house was built. A house built before 1980 gets a 15 to 20% contingency instead of 10 to 15%, because older plumbing and drainage are more likely to need work once the bathroom is opened up.
Usually 1 to 4 weeks on site, depending on the size of the room and the scope of the work. Tiles and waterproofing need curing time, so the calendar runs a little longer than the days we're on site.