A bathroom installation replaces your old suite with new sanitaryware, a bath or shower, tiling and fittings, including the plumbing, electrics, ventilation and waterproofing needed for a complete, watertight room.
Our guide for a new bathroom in Northern Ireland comes to £4,300–£10,500 with VAT added, and that range applies across County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus. Your own price depends on the size of the job, the specification and how easy it is to work on the site. We survey for free, check any consents needed under the rules in Northern Ireland, and then put the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £4,300–£10,500 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 weeks per bathroom
- Planning rules
- Northern Ireland
- Price level
- About 14% below the national guide
- Towns listed
- 7
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much does a new bathroom cost in County Antrim?
Every figure below is a guide for a new bathroom in County Antrim, inclusive of VAT. Regional pricing for Northern Ireland works out about 14% below the national guide, and the overall span is £4,300–£10,500. The survey costs you nothing, and after it we commit to a firm price for your specification in writing.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in County Antrim |
|---|---|---|
| Shower room or en-suite | A compact room with a shower, basin and toilet, keeping the existing layout. | £3,400–£6,900 |
| Family bathroom | A full suite with bath and shower, new tiling, lighting and an extractor fan. | £4,300–£10,500 |
| Premium bathroom or wet room | Standalone bath, wet room or walk-in shower, underfloor heating and large-format tiles. | £10,500–£17,000 |
The main things that change the figure:
- Room size and the amount of tiling
- Suite, shower and tap specification
- Wet room waterproofing and underfloor heating
- Condition of the floor, walls and existing pipework
What’s included?
- Measured survey and layout planning for your room
- Removal and disposal of the old suite and tiles
- New supply and waste pipework, including concealed fittings
- Electrics, lighting and extractor fan by qualified trades, with certificates
- Wall and floor tiling to your chosen design
- Heated towel rail, silicone sealing and a final clean
Housing across County Antrim
Belfast has long rows of red-brick Victorian terraces, Edwardian villas in the north and south of the city and large post-war estates, while towns such as Ballymena, Antrim, Larne and Carrickfergus mix terraces, semis and newer developments. Dark basalt appears in older rural buildings, and pebbledash or roughcast is a very common finish.
Terraces suit loft conversions and rear extensions, and many need window and roof renewal. Pebbledashed homes commonly need re-rendering, and detached rural houses often take extensions, porches and driveways.
The north coast and glens are exposed to strong winds, salt and frequent rain, which affects render, roofline and outdoor work.
Planning and building rules in County Antrim
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each handle planning a little differently. County Antrim comes under Northern Ireland, covered below, and we raise any questions with the council before your quote is finalised.
Internal improvements do not need planning permission in Northern Ireland unless the building is listed.
The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) apply to structural work, drainage and ventilation; electrical work should be tested and certified.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
The four stages
Free site survey
First, someone visits your home in County Antrim to see the space, take measurements and note anything that could affect the work, such as access or the condition of what is there. There is no charge for this visit.
Written quote
We turn the survey notes into a written quote. The price is fixed for the specification we agree, and the document sets out materials, scope and payment stages in plain language.
Dates and permissions
Before anyone starts, we confirm the programme in writing, check whether consents are required and arrange deliveries. If a skip or scaffolding on the road needs a permit, we apply for it.
Build and hand over
On site, the agreed plan is followed and any change is put in writing first. At completion we do a final clean, go through the snagging list with you and leave you with the relevant documents.
How we work
Questions about a new bathroom in County Antrim
What ventilation does a bathroom need?
A bathroom needs mechanical ventilation, usually an extractor fan, to remove steam and help prevent condensation and mould. Building regulations set minimum extraction rates for new or refitted bathrooms. A fan linked to the light with an overrun timer, or one with a humidity sensor, works well. Ducting should vent outside by the shortest practical route. We include a suitable fan in every bathroom quote.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
Can I move the toilet to a different position?
Moving a toilet is usually possible, but it is limited by the soil pipe, which needs a large-diameter pipe with a steady fall to the soil stack. Short moves along the same wall are often simple, while moving it across the room may mean lifting floors or boxing in pipework. A macerator pump is an option where gravity will not work. We check the stack position during the survey.
How long will a new bathroom take?
On a typical home, allow 1–2 weeks per bathroom. Larger projects, older buildings and extra work found once things are opened up can extend that, while simpler jobs may be shorter. Your quote includes an estimate of time on site, and your point of contact keeps you updated on the programme as the work progresses.
Will I have to go without a bathroom?
If it is your only bathroom, you will usually be without a shower or bath for most of the fitting time. We aim to keep the toilet working overnight wherever possible, refitting it temporarily at the end of each day during strip-out and first fix. If you have a second bathroom or downstairs toilet, the disruption is much easier. We plan the sequence with you before starting.
Towns in County Antrim
Homes in all of the following County Antrim towns can get a written quote for a new bathroom. Open a town page to see prices and the postcodes we cover.