Full bathroom renovations Sydney
Expert Full Bathroom Renovation Services
Transform your outdated bathroom into a functional, modern space with Sydney’s trusted renovation specialists, delivering high quality bathroom renovations.
Our complete bathroom renovation services cover every aspect of your project—from initial strip-out through to final finishing. We deliver full bathroom transformations for homes across North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and South Sydney, handling all plumbing and electrical work, waterproofing, tiling and fixture installation under one roof. We work closely with clients throughout the renovation process to ensure your vision and preferences are prioritized at every stage.
With 15+ years experience and fully licensed tradespeople, we bring proven expertise to every bathroom renovation project. Our team holds $20M public liability insurance coverage and all contractor work meets NSW Fair Trading licensing requirements. Every renovation comes with fixed price contracts—no hidden costs or unexpected surprises—plus our 7-year workmanship warranty for complete peace of mind.
Why Full Bathroom Renovations Are Great for Your Sydney Home
A complete bathroom renovation is a key part of home renovations, doing more than just updating tired fixtures—it transforms how your household functions every day while adding significant value to your property.
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Increase Property Value: Quality bathroom renovations can return up to 75% of your investment in added home value, making it one of the smartest renovation decisions for Sydney homeowners.
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Improve Daily Comfort: Thoughtful bathroom design is central to creating a functional bathroom that genuinely works for your family, with layouts designed around how you actually use the space.
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Modernize Critical Systems: Replace outdated plumbing, electrical and waterproofing to current Australian Standards, reducing the risk of leaks, mould and costly repairs.
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Maximize Space and Storage: Custom layouts with clever storage solutions like recessed niches and wall hung vanities help you make the most of every square metre.
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Add Luxury Features: Incorporate premium elements like underfloor heating, frameless shower screens and heated towel rails for a spa-like experience at home.
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Ensure Full Compliance: Meet current building standards and strata requirements in New South Wales, with all necessary certificates provided at completion.
A complete overhaul or dream renovation can fully transform your bathroom into a personalized retreat tailored to your vision and lifestyle.
Our Full Bathroom Renovation Services
We deliver complete renovation solutions for all bathroom sizes across Sydney, from compact spaces and ensuites to expansive main bathrooms.
Residential Full Bathroom Renovations
Complete bathroom transformations for Sydney homes and apartments, whether you’re renovating a main bathroom, small ensuite or powder room. We specialise in small bathroom renovations, offering expert solutions to maximise space in compact areas through clever layouts and space-saving fixtures. Our team provides innovative design ideas tailored to each client’s needs, working closely with homeowners to handle every stage—demolition, waterproofing to AS 3740 standards, plumbing and electrical work, professional tiling and fixture installation.
For strata properties, we manage all necessary approvals and provide compliant renovation plans. All plumbing, electrical, and waterproofing work is performed by licensed professionals who provide compliance certificates, ensuring your renovation meets NSW regulatory requirements. Small bathroom renovations focus on maximizing space through clever layouts, space-saving fixtures, and efficient storage solutions to enhance functionality.
Luxury Bathroom Renovations
Create your dream bathroom with premium renovations featuring premium materials, modern bathroom design elements, natural stone tiles, freestanding baths, floating vanities, custom cabinetry, bespoke cabinetry, and custom joinery. Our luxury bathroom renovation packages include high-end finishes such as heated towel rails, LED mirror lighting, underfloor heating, and designer frameless shower screens.
Luxury bathroom renovations often include premium features such as natural stone tiles, underfloor heating, bespoke cabinetry, and frameless shower screens, creating a spa-like experience.
Perfect for master ensuites in Mosman, Double Bay and Paddington properties, luxury bathroom renovations start from $45,000 with bespoke design and installation. Investing in a luxury bathroom renovation can significantly enhance your property’s overall value—high-impact upgrades like custom joinery, floating vanities, custom cabinetry, and designer finishes not only improve functionality but boost resale appeal.
Budget Full Bathroom Renovations
Cost-effective complete renovations with bathroom packages starting from $19,990. Every budget renovation includes all essentials: new fixtures, quality tiling, modern vanity and shower screen installation.
Ideal for rental properties, investment properties and first home buyers seeking a brand new bathroom without the premium price tag. A budget bathroom renovation—updating tiles, fittings and fixtures while keeping the original layout—typically ranges from $15,000 to $22,000. To avoid cost increases, keeping existing plumbing locations is the most effective way to manage your renovation budget.
Our Full Bathroom Renovation Process
Step 1: Site Assessment and Design
Your renovation project begins with a free in-home consultation to assess your existing bathroom layout. We measure the space, as bathroom size is a key factor in determining the renovation scope, material requirements, and available design options. We also identify all plumbing, electrical, and structural considerations that may affect your project scope.
Our design team develops bathroom design concepts tailored to your preferences and the specific bathroom size, creating detailed 3D renders so you can visualize your new bathroom before construction begins. You’ll receive an itemized fixed-price quote within 48 hours—contractors should provide detailed, fixed-price, itemized quotes to avoid hidden fees, and standard industry practice suggests obtaining at least three quotes before proceeding.
Step 2: Planning and Approvals
We handle all strata applications and council approvals required for your renovation. Basic internal renovations usually don’t need council approval, but structural changes may require a Development Application or Complying Development Certificate.
Our dedicated project manager schedules all licensed tradespeople including plumbers and electricians, orders materials and fixtures to avoid project delays, and arranges temporary bathroom facilities if needed. For projects over $20,000, contractors must provide Home Building Compensation insurance certificates before starting work.
Step 3: Demolition and Installation
Complete strip-out and debris removal marks the start of construction and the beginning of a complete overhaul of your bathroom space. Our team installs new plumbing, electrical and waterproofing strictly adhering to AS 3740—accurate waterproofing certification is vital due to its importance in renovation success.
Professional tiling, fixture installation and final finishing follow, with daily cleanup and progress updates throughout. Most bathroom renovations in Sydney take approximately 2 to 4 weeks to complete, depending on size and complexity. During the renovation process, plumbing and electrical work are addressed comprehensively, as these elements significantly impact scope and cost.
Step 4: Final Inspection and Handover
A thorough quality inspection with client walkthrough ensures every detail meets our standards. We provide all compliance certificates for waterproofing and electrical work, plus 7-year workmanship warranty documentation and care instructions.
Planning a full bathroom renovation typically takes 6–10 weeks from initial design to final handover, with the on-site construction phase generally lasting 3–6 weeks. Complete site cleanup and project sign-off conclude your hassle free experience.
Bathroom Trends Popular Across Sydney
Sydney homeowners are moving away from stark, all-white minimalism toward warmer, more textured bathroom designs. Current bathroom design trends in Sydney cater to both compact spaces and larger bathrooms, ensuring every renovation is tailored to the unique size and needs of the home. Current trends include:
Natural Materials and Texture: Natural stone tiles, wood-look accents and artisan finishes create warmth and character. Sydney’s humid coastal climate necessitates moisture-resistant materials, making porcelain and sealed natural stone excellent choices.
Colour Drenching: Using a single tile colour across walls, floors and shower areas creates cohesive, sophisticated spaces that feel larger and more intentional.
Wet Room Designs: Barrier-free shower entries with full floor waterproofing deliver a spacious feel with improved accessibility—perfect for ageing-in-place considerations.
Modern Bathroom Design Ideas: Today’s modern bathroom design ideas focus on maximizing space in a compact space with space-saving fixtures and clever layouts, while also offering bespoke, luxury features for larger bathrooms. Contemporary features such as floating vanities, frameless glass, and innovative storage solutions blend style and functionality, allowing for personalized design ideas that reflect your vision and preferences.
Smart Technology: Digital showers, sensor lighting and smart mirrors with anti-fog features are increasingly popular in luxury bathroom renovations.
Sustainable Choices: Water-efficient fixtures, LED lighting and low-VOC materials appeal to environmentally conscious Sydney homeowners while reducing running costs.
Our Top 10 Full Renovation Features
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Floor-to-Ceiling Tiling: Creates seamless, waterproof surfaces with a modern design aesthetic—large-format tiles can help make small bathrooms feel more spacious
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Frameless Shower Screens: Contemporary look with easy maintenance and clean lines—frameless shower screens also contribute to the illusion of more space in compact bathrooms
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LED Mirror Cabinets: Excellent lighting combined with clever hidden storage
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Wall-Hung Vanities: Maximise floor space and create a floating, modern aesthetic—using wall-hung vanities, especially with large-format tiles and frameless shower screens, helps create the illusion of more space in small bathrooms
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Underfloor Heating: Year-round comfort and luxury feel, especially important in Sydney’s humid coastal climate
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Rainfall Shower Heads: Spa-like experience with premium water delivery
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Custom Niches: Built-in storage solutions without protruding shelves—clever storage solutions such as recessed niches and multi-functional fixtures enhance both functionality and aesthetics in small bathroom renovations
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Heated Towel Rails: Warm towels plus additional bathroom heating
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Towel Racks: Essential for organization and convenience, towel racks are a standard fixture included in comprehensive bathroom renovations alongside vanities and shower screens
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Walk In Shower: A walk in shower offers seamless integration with modern bathroom design, customizable layouts, and easy access, making it a popular feature in contemporary renovations
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Stone Benchtops: Durable and elegant surface materials for lasting appeal
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Smart Ventilation: Prevent mould and moisture issues long-term with proper exhaust systems
Why Sydney Homeowners Choose MB9 for Bathroom Renovations
Built Like It’s Our Own Home
Renovating bathrooms is not just tiles and taps. Sydney homes—especially older ones in suburbs like Newtown, Balmain, Redfern, and Paddington—come with quirks: uneven floors, mystery plumbing, walls that seem to hide secret tunnels, you name it.
We’ve seen it all.
That’s why our process is deliberately thorough. We treat every bathroom with the same level of care as if we were renovating our own homes—because we know the feeling of stepping into a finished space and thinking, “Yes, this is what home should feel like.”
From Design to Completion: Everything Handled for You
Most homeowners want the renovation done—but not the headaches.
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design and layout
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waterproofing by licensed professionals
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plumbing and drainage reconfiguration
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electrical upgrades
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tiling, carpentry, and fixtures
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project management
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final clean and handover
You won’t need to chase tradies, solve puzzles, or decode industry jargon. We keep you involved without overwhelming you.
A Local Sydney Team You Can Trust
We are a fully licensed Kitchen Renovator, Bathroom Renovator, Contractor, and Construction Company with strong local trade partnerships.
That means consistent workmanship, predictable timelines, and renovations that comply with NSW codes (especially important if you’re in heritage or tight-access areas like Glebe, Surry Hills, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Waverley, or Woollahra).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a full bathroom renovation cost in Sydney?
The average bathroom renovation cost in Sydney typically ranges between $15,000 and $35,000, depending on project complexity, material selections and layout changes. Here’s what to expect:
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Budget renovations: $15,000–$22,000 for standard finishes while keeping existing layout
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Standard renovations: $25,000–$45,000 for quality materials and potential layout updates
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Luxury renovations: $35,000–$50,000+ for custom joinery, high-end fittings, frameless shower screens, underfloor heating and designer finishes
Households budgeting for a complete mid-range bathroom renovation in Sydney usually spend between $25,000 and $55,000. A contingency fund of 15–20% should be included to cover hidden issues such as asbestos or rotten timber framing common in older properties.
How long does a full bathroom renovation take in Sydney?
A typical full bathroom renovation in Sydney takes about 4–6 weeks, depending on complexity:
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Standard renovations: 3–4 weeks from demolition to completion
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Luxury renovations: 4–6 weeks for custom elements and premium installations
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Planning and approvals: Add 1–2 weeks before construction starts
A written contract is legally mandatory for work over $5,000 in New South Wales and should include a payment schedule tied to milestones. Weather conditions and strata noise restrictions can affect scheduling.
Do you handle strata approvals and building permits?
Yes, we manage all strata applications and council approvals for your sydney bathroom renovation. Our services include:
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Compliant renovation plans and engineering documentation if required
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Noise restriction compliance and working hours coordination
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All necessary certificates supplied at project completion
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Verification that contractor work valued over $5,000 is performed by licensed contractors
Contractors in NSW must be verified for licensing through NSW Fair Trading, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements. We handle these details so you can enjoy a minimal disruption renovation experience.