How much does a new bathroom cost in Nottingham? (2026)

Typical bathroom costs

For a standard family bathroom in Nottingham, budget roughly £4,500–£8,000 all-in — that's labour, the suite and the materials. A basic refresh of a small bathroom can come in around £4,000, while a larger or higher-spec job (walk-in shower, tiled throughout, underfloor heating) runs £9,000–£12,000+.

Labour is usually £2,000–£4,000 of that, with a full bathroom taking around 6–8 working days. The suite itself is often the smaller part: a bath supplied and fitted is roughly £100–£275, a shower £250–£400, and a toilet £175–£350.

The East Midlands sits a little under the UK average, so Nottingham homeowners often pay slightly less than the headline "£7,000 average" you'll see quoted nationally.

What pushes the price up

Moving plumbing — relocating the toilet, basin or shower — is the single biggest cost-adder, because every metre of moved pipework is extra labour.

Going from a bath to a level-access wet room, or uncovering hidden problems behind the old suite (rot, leaks, dodgy old wiring) once it's stripped out.

Tile choice makes a real difference: natural stone and large-format porcelain cost far more both to buy and to fit than standard ceramic.

How to keep costs sensible

Keep the layout the same where you can, buy your suite in a January or summer sale when fixtures are discounted, and don't skimp on waterproofing or the electrics — that's where corners get cut and leaks start.

Get two or three written quotes for the same spec so you can compare like for like and spot anyone padding the price. Posting a bathroom job on Rank My Builder gets it in front of verified local fitters, and jobs are capped at quotes from a handful of trades so you're not hounded by calls.

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